Lotus Elan and Plus 2 Source Book

 

Lotus elan and plus 2 sourcebook

Matthew Vale's latest Lotus Elan and Plus 2 Source Book is difficult to categorize since it's actually many books in one. Owners, would-be owners, restorers, and others who simply want to learn more about both models will benefit from this book.

It covers a lot of classic Lotus territory. It starts with a history of both the Elan and the Plus 2 and the technical concepts behind both vehicles before going into great detail on how to purchase, drive, repair, and update them. 

Each chapter of the guide assumes no prior knowledge, so it should be open to beginners, but a degree of scope should appeal to any Elan nerds out there.

The book discusses every aspect of the Elan family (including those not officially approved by Lotus), with owner case studies interspersed to ensure you know all there is to know. 

about each model, flaws, and everything. The originality and modification parts piqued our interest. They're worth the price of admission alone if you're trying to restore a modified car to factory specs or want to make an old car more available.

Each chapter is chock-full of helpful illustrations, all of which are of a good size and color quality, and should aid novices in identifying what they should be looking for.  The back of the book is jam-packed with trustworthy suppliers – including foreign ones for international readers – and additional resources, making this a true start-to-finish ownership guide. 

Vale's latest book may be most useful to those considering purchasing a classic Lotus, but with 208 pages, even the most casual Lotus fan can find plenty to entertain and educate them.

Veloce Publishing's Lotus Elan and Plus 2 Source Book is available from a variety of book retailers. It is known for £45 at the suggested retail price.

Absolute Lotus wins the award 

The Oliver Winterbottom Memorial Award has been introduced by Team Excel, the group for owners of Elite, Eclat, and Excel models. The new annual award will be given to the individual or organization that has made the most important decision.

He made a significant contribution to the promotion of the Lotus wedges that he designed. On Oliver Winterbottom's birthday each year, the winner will be announced., February 24th and this year's winner is... Lotus Absolute.