This is an account of how the small British Team Lotus took the mighty Indianapolis establishment, from the initial European participation in 1961-2 through to 1969. The book gives an insider's account of the dramatic era, and details case histories of each of the 25 cars built.
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In the 1980s and early 1990s Andrew Ferguson ran Club Team Lotus, the factory’s own organization, producing a magazine for Lotus race fans worldwide and also acting as team archivist. Tragically he died just after completing this book.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in dust jacket. Bookseller's neat stamp to inside front cover. Edge wear to boards and jacket. Spine mildly faded. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Illustrated. Appendixes (technical specifications, major event race record of USAC Lotuses 1963-1969, chassis register 1963-1966), index. Very neat and bright -- a sound and handsome copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 79865hrw
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Condition: Fine. A hardback First Edition in Fine condition, in a Near Fine dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf. Seller Inventory # mon0000138895
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Seller: Motoring Memorabilia, WOKINGHAM, BERKS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Lotus took the Indy 500 by storm between 1963 and 1969 with Jim Clark scoring a stunning win in 1965 and twice finishing second. This book is the definitive inside story of how Lotus, encouraged by Dan Gurney, took on the challenge and re-wrote motor racing history. The dust jacket has very slight wear to the front top corner and the top of the spine but is otherwise in very good condition. The book is SIGNED by Ian Scott Watson who is widely regarded as mentoring Jim Clark and for launching his motor racing career. This is a large book which may require additional postage. Inventory # M5812. Seller Inventory # 005554
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004426187
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. book. Seller Inventory # D7S9-1-M-1852604913-5
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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good(2). The inside story of the Lotus years at Indianapolis. With d/j Illustrated by: . Seller Inventory # AM6841
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Seller: Lake Country Books and More, Excelsior, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Clean, solid copy with unmarked text. Bump to top front cover corner, exposing board. Light wear to corner tips. Binding is tight and square. Jacket is glossy with mild surface and edge wear; no tears. Oversize hardcover. Out of print. We are unable to ship oversize books and multi-volume sets internationally. Seller Inventory # ARB2108050099
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