LOTUS CARS 1952 to 2024: A Pictorial History, great gift for the fan

LOTUS CARS 1952 to 2024: A Pictorial History
MATTHEW VALE
Veloce (non-affiliate Bookshop.org link)
$24.99 paperback, $16.99 ebook, available now

Rating: 4.5* of five

The Publisher Says: A visual celebration of Lotus’ iconic road cars — from the first Lotus VI to the Evora supercar Lotus has produced road cars since 1952, and this book covers them all, right up to the Evora supercar.

This compact and richly illustrated book is part of the popular A Pictorial History series and charts the full journey of Lotus road cars from 1952 through to 2024. Enthusiasts, collectors, and motorsport fans will discover a chronicle of innovation, style, and pure driving excitement that only Lotus can deliver.

From the lightweight brilliance of the Lotus Seven to the exotic Esprit and modern Evora, each model is examined with rare and previously unpublished photographs, capturing the elegance and engineering genius of the marque. Author Matthew Vale — a recognised expert on Lotus — brings his extensive knowledge and passion to his sixth Lotus title, offering clear insight into the brand’s heritage and technical evolution.

The book also explores how Lotus’ racing pedigree shaped its road cars, resulting in vehicles that deliver exceptional handling and performance.

Whether you're a seasoned Lotus devotee or new to the marque, this compact visual history is a must-have addition to your automotive library.

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My Review: A very reasonably priced overview of the design history of Lotus' road cars, illustrated by well-selected photos—and lots of 'em—to give the make's many excited fans a lot to kvell over, dream on, lust after...all the usual car guy behaviors. It come is two price points, each quite affordable for the genre and the audience to meet. I saw the photos supplied on a tablet. They're very well-designed to fit onto those dimensions.

The photos provided for publicity are all focused on the beginning of the make through the 1970s. Never fear, the modern era is represented as richly.

I feel confident that five images has given you a feel for how design and information interact. The lotus fan isn't going to be disappointed by this lovely, thoughtful gift, whichever edition you choose to give them.