The Story Of Lotus 1947-1960 Birth Of Legend by Ian Smith
SKU: B-000672

The Story Of Lotus 1947-1960 Birth Of Legend

Author: Ian Smith
Special Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Condition: In acceptable condition. The dust jacket has scuffing/wear/chipping/4.5cm tape repaired tear. The front inner flap of the dust jacket has a crease. The back inner dust jacket flap has a water mark. The front and back inner cover papers have light foxing.

Transport & Engineering Biography & Memoir History

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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The Story of Lotus 1947-1960 Birth of Legend by Ian Smith charts the fledgling years of Britain’s most celebrated sports-car marque. Ian Smith’s narrative traces the company’s journey from humble workshop beginnings to Grand Prix glory, pairing technical insight with vivid period atmosphere.

This 1970 first-edition hardcover arrives in acceptable vintage condition, complete with its original dust jacket and profusely illustrated pages that showcase early Lotus prototypes, racing triumphs, and the genius of founder Colin Chapman. Motor Racing Publications crafted a reference that collectors still seek for its authoritative take on post-war motorsport history.

Expect edge wear and a 4.5 cm tape-repaired tear on the jacket, plus light foxing to the inner covers—honest patina that affirms the book’s authenticity without obscuring text or photos. For enthusiasts of classic cars, transportation technology, or motorsport nostalgia, this copy offers an affordable entry into a key chapter of automotive legend.