The Elise saw the return of the genuinely exciting sports car. This was the first Lotus for a generation to truly revive Colin Chapman's ideals, proving a worthy successor to the seminal Lotus 7. The Elise was the first modern sports car to generate real enthusiasts, tempting many classic car fans to change their allegiance to this no-compromise contemporary classic. Nearly 11,000 Elises have been built since its 1995 launch. Here is a fascinating insight into how the Elise came to be and how it has been developed since, along with buying advice and specifications for all models.• ‘well researched and written’ Autocar

Following the tradition of the elegant Haynes Classic Makes Series, this volume provides an insightful and fully illustrated history of Lotus. Beginning with Colin Chapman and his Austin Seven Special (the first Lotus), it traces the development of the company and its cars through half a century of pioneering sports car production to the latest models and beyond. Supported by authoritative driving impressions, technical information and buying advice, this book is the essential companion for all Lotus enthusiasts.

This compelling book marries together a study of a great period in the life of Jim Clark with the history of a great British marque, featuring in particular the famous Lotus 25, from its golden 1963 World Championship-winning year, through subsequent owners and crashes until the remains are discovered and the gallant old charger is restored to its original specification.
‘as ever, Young has opened his treasure chest of anecdotes, adding colour to the characters’ Motor Sport
‘A very moving story, very well told’ Classic & Sports Car

This is a comprehensive survey of Lotus's racing history, covering the extraordinary range of sports-racing and single-seater cars designed by Colin Chapman and his disciples. Grand Prix machinery predominates, with landmark cars such as the 25 (first monocoque), 49 (start of the Cosworth-DFV period), 72 (wedge-shaped with side radiators) and 79 (the all-conquering ground-effect design). Into the narrative are woven the memories of Lotus drivers, and an insider's view of the innovations for which Chapman was personally responsible and those credited to him but derived from others.
'excellent' Octane
'A fascinating history' Classics Monthly