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It was introduced by colin chapman in 1952 after previously building multiple trials and road racing cars. This book by awardwinning publisher coterie press, is without doubt, one of the greatest single marque automotive titles produced. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Buy the lotus book 2nd edition by taylor, william isbn. Presented in a deluxe, cloth covered slipcase, each book will be signed and numbered by the author william taylor.
Written and photographed by lotus authority william taylor, this incredible 312page book covers every type number and model of lotus from the very first mark i, of. The lotus book collectables, by william taylor and olav glasius 2000, with a preface by graham arnold. The publishers edition of lotus the marque is a true collectors item. William taylor the lotus book coterie press, luton, 1998, 1999, 2005.
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