This book tells the definitive story of the Lotus Type 72 one of the most striking and successful racing cars in the history of Formula 1. From the drawing board to the present day, the book draws extensively from the people who were closely involved, including drivers, mechanics, team managers, as well as rival drivers and designers. The book also has an appendix covering complete chassis histories and race records for each of the nine cars built. A lavishly illustrated 240 page full color publication, in large format, ...
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This book tells the definitive story of the Lotus Type 72 one of the most striking and successful racing cars in the history of Formula 1. From the drawing board to the present day, the book draws extensively from the people who were closely involved, including drivers, mechanics, team managers, as well as rival drivers and designers. The book also has an appendix covering complete chassis histories and race records for each of the nine cars built. A lavishly illustrated 240 page full color publication, in large format, contains over 450 mostly unseen and historic images. Colin Chapman and Maurice Phillippe's striking wedge-shaped Type 72 Formula 1 car was introduced on April 1st, 1970 as a replacement for the unsuccessful four-wheel-drive Type 63 and the ageing Type 49. Having won both the World Drivers and Constructors Championship titles in 1970, the car went through a number of different evolutions to keep it competitive, resulting in a second pair of Championships in 1972 as well as the Constructors' Championship in 1973.
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Very Good Condition in Very Good jacket. 9781902351063. Transportation Books. ~~No slipcase~~VG/VG 1st ed 2003 Coterie hardback, unclipped DJ, substantial illustrated volume. Top corners a little bumped, some edge-wear to jacket with creased area to lower rear of jacket spine next to barcode, bright and unmarked. More related books available. Size: 300\nx 300\nx 25.4mm. 240 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; Transportation Books; ISBN: 1902351061. ISBN/EAN: 9781902351063. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 087015.
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Fine in near fine jacket. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket with a small closed tear top of rear gutter fold. Oversized, heavy volume in black cloth hardcovers. Black silk marker ribbon. 237 pp. with index. Illustrated throughout with photographs in color and black and white. The definitive story of one of the most famous of all Formula One cars, the wedge-shaped Lotus 72. Designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Phillippe, the striking vehicle was introduced in April, 1970 and won 5 major titles that year. The book tells the story of the car from the drawing board to the 21st century, drawing extensively from the people closely involved including drivers, mechanics, team amnagers and rival drivers and designers. PLEASE NOTE: EXPEDITED AND/OR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE. PLEASE INQUIRE).
