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Driving

Click here for Amazon UK	Track Day Drivers Guide, by Art Markus This book explains how to get the best out of track days through skilled driving and careful car preparation. Whether the driver is a track day virgin or a veteran, and whether he or she drives a standard road car or one fully prepared to competition specification, they should find there is much to be learned within these pages. This includes how to prepare the car - and oneself - for the first track day; how to optimise the seating position; how to choose and use safety equipment; what can be done to improve the performance of the car; track day etiquette; and much more besides.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Going Faster: Mastering the Art of Race Driving, The Skip Barber Racing School The "Bible" of racing - a collection of knowledge and experience gained from years of race-winning performance.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Speed Secrets: Professional Driving Techniques, by Ross Bentley Professional race driver Ross Bentley thoroughly explains the basics of race driving and beyond, including small adjustments that allow a driver to get the most from the car. Whether you're an experienced Indy driver or getting started in Autocross, SPEED SECRETS covers everything you need to know to drive the fast track.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Sports Car and Competition Driving, by Paul Frere First published in 1963, "Sports Car and Competition Driving" sold tens of thousands of copies, establishing it as the definitive book on driving. Now Frere has revised and updated his classic to explain to drivers how to meet the new challenges posed by radical advances in technology. Frere discusses the physical laws governing a car at speed, giving particular emphasis to the critical areas where the most time is won or lost: the corner. He also recommends proven approaches to practicing, setting up a car, qualifying, passing, and endurance racing-to name only a few of the many topics covered.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	The Technique of Motor Racing, by Piero Taruffo Signor Taruffi, a Civil Engineer, was one of the great race drivers of the 1950's. His engineering background gave him the precision in writing, as well as in driving. Charming, hand-drawn diagrams in this book make the well-written text even easier to grasp. There are plenty of photographs that show famous tracks and great drivers of the past.

Lotus

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Click here for Amazon UK	Lotus Legends MagBook Guide to some of the world's most attractive and powerful Lotus cars, complete with road tests
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus Elise : The Complete Story, by John Tipler Motoring journalist and historian John Tipler details the story of the Lotus Elise, illustrated by photographs.
	Lotus - the Legend, by David Hodges Overview of the history of most of the cars. One or two of the figures are incorrect, but nothing major. Goes from the start of Lotus through to the Elise.
	A Brooklands Road Test Limited Edition - Lotus Elise by R.M. Clarke A "book" thats a collection of magazine articles. ISBN 1 85520 4290 Brooklands Books: 00 44 1932 865051
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	The Lotus Book - Series 3, by William Taylor The Lotus coffee table book
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	The Lotus Book - Series 2, by William Taylor A comprehensive record of every type number and model ever produced by Lotus up to and including the 1997 GT1 racecar. Clive Chapman: "A worthy testament to the talents of Colin Chapman and all who played a part in the great Lotus adventure." Graham Arnold, Club Lotus: "This book towers head and shoulders over anything ever written about the Marque."
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus Race Cars, 1961-1994 Photo Album Lotus & Lotus-prepared race cars presented in exciting photographs of racing action from British formula races, sports car events, rallies, hill climbs, & vintage events. Featuring the cars of such great names of racing as Jo Siffert, Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark, Jochen Rindt, Graham Hill, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, Ronnie Peterson, Nigel Mansell, & Aryton Senna.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus, by Graham J. Arnold This history of Lotus draws largely on the author's 12 years of first-hand experience of working with Chapman.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus Racing Cars: Club Racers to World Champions 1948-1968, by J.Tipler An illustrated history of Lotus race cars beginning with the Mk1 Trials Special and finishing with the gas turbine Lotus 56 Indy car.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus Racing Cars - 1968 - 2000, by John Tipler Continues the history of Lotus cars started in the above book.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus: The Sports, GT and Touring Cars, by Chris Harvey "A competition survey of the sports, GT and touring cars." Contents include in-depth coverage of the Lotus Mk 6, 9, 10, Eleven, 15, 17, 19, 23, 30 and 40, as well as competition versions of the Elite, Elan, Europa and Lotus Cortina
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus 49 - The Story of a Legend, by Michael Oliver The definitive history of the Lotus 49.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	It Was Fun! My fifty years of high performance, by Tony Rudd Tony Rudd tells of his BRM years and the development of GP racing after World War II, and then reveals the inside story of Lotus from 1969 to 1991, including the DeLorean saga, the abortive venture into power boats, and the purchase of the company by General Motors.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Team Lotus: The Indianapolis Years, by Andrew Ferguson Written by the manager of Team Lotus at the time of Lotus entry into the Indianapolis 500.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Colin Chapman: Lotus Engineering Theories, Designs & Applications, by Hugh Haskell Colin Chapmans talent for design stretched far beyond Formula 1, encompassing sports car racing, road cars, aircraft, powerboats - even furniture. The late Hugh Haskell, who worked as an engineer under Chapman, guides readers through the intricacies of engineering principles to make Chapman's restless innovations comprehendible.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Cosworth - The Search for Power, by Graham Robson Cosworth Racing was long associated with Lotus Racing. This book chronicles the association of Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth, including their work with Colin Chapman, and continues to cover the latest developments with Jaguar and Aston Martin.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus Heritage, by Ian Adcock A full-color pictorial history of Lotus road cars, from the Seven to the Esprit Sport 300.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Jim Clark, by Eric Dymock A look beyond Clark's motorsport career, offering fascinating new information on his personal life; farming background, Scottish heritage, and the man behind the clean-cut boyish image. Illustrated with specially commissioned color photographs, Ford archive material and pictures from the family's collection.
	Westfield - The Story, by Paul Robinshaw & Jeremy Bouckley A pictorial review of Westfield Sportscars, from the Eleven and 23B Replica, through the Seven, SE, SEi and SEiGHT, ZEi and the latest superbike powered MegaBusa and MegaBlade.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus and Caterham Seven Racers for the Road, by John Tipler A full history of both Lotus and Caterham Sevens, detailed descriptions of the cars' manufacture and assembly, accounts of racing history, and full specifications for each model.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Legend of the Lotus Seven, by Dennis Ortenburger "The complete history of Colin Chapman's exhilarating, irrepressible, do-it-yourself sports car." Originally printed in 1981, this book was the definitive book on the Lotus Seven, the kit-car that embodies the true "sportscar" concept. Contents include the history and design development, racing and specials versions as well as the Caterham 7, restoration information, a comprehensive comparison guide to Series 1 through 4, and more.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Caterham Sevens - The Official Story of a Unique British Sportscar, by Chris Rees This is the inside story of the Caterham Seven, full specs and production information.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus Esprit: The Complete Story, by Jeremy Walton The evolution of the Esprit from the first Giugiaro design through a long production up to the Esprit SE. It also provides practical advice on buying and running an Esprit.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus 25 & 33, by John Tipler Tipler's study of these notable cars feature a full technical description and design history, along with race reports and portraits of the individuals involved. Photographs show the detailed structure and layout of the cars, and the development of the original design. There are also photographs of the 25 and 33 in action 35 years ago, and in classic races today.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus Elan: The Complete Story, by Mike Taylor This book traces the conception, development and production of the original Elan from its roots to the end of production in 1973. The new Elan, launched in 1989, is also examined, and the book contains tips on buying, maintenance and restoration.
	Lotus Elise, from Unique Motor Books Included are road tests and reports on the Lotus Elise, Elise Sport,Elise 340R, Elise 111Sand the Elise Turbo. Also included is a history of Lotus Cars ISBN: 1 84155 186 4
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Lotus Elan, by Duncan Wherrett An account of the original Lotus Elan designed by Colin Chapman, who in his drive towards innovative technology created, in the Elan, the first successful "plastic" car. Since its launch in 1962, the car has been collected, raced, preserved and restored, and many still survive today.
Click here for Amazon US	Lotus: The Illustrated Motorcar Legends, by Roy Bacon The history of Lotus from early days (1948) through all road models to 1995, complete with lots of pictures.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Authentic Lotus Elan & Plus 2: 1962 - 1974, by P. Robinshaw & C. Ross Published by Motor Racing Publications Limited Essential data and guidance for owners, restorers and competitors
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Colin Chapman: The Man and His Cars - The Authorized Biography, by Gerard Crombac Written with the full co-operation of his widow and the Lotus company, and reissued to meet continuing public interest, this is the definitive biography of the brilliant engineer described by Enzo Ferrari as 'so talented because of his ability to produce ideas ahead of his time'..
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	LOTUS: All The Cars, by Anthony Pritchard Anthony Pritchard traces every Lotus from the original trials cars, model by model, number by number, from the Mark 1 to the 102 Lambo engined formula 1 car and the "modern Elan". Lots of colour and black and white pictures.

MG

Click here for Amazon UK	Project Phoenix: The Birth of the MGF, by Ian Adcock Although mainly about the MGF, this book includes a brief history of MG cars.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Haynes Modern Sports Cars - MGF, By David Knowles This all-colour book-the first in a new Haynes series on modern sports cars-will appeal to automotive fans as well as traditional MG enthusiasts. It covers the MG heritage through to the RV8, the evolution of the MGF, its launch in 1995, mainstream developments, competition performances, record-breaking with the EX253 and EX255, the EX254 "Super Sports" concept car, and the future for the MGF. Customizing and tuning are also covered, plus information on performance and road tests.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	The MG Collection - The Post War Models, by Richard Monk All the modern MGS from the TC Midget, through the TF, Y Types, Midgets, Magnettes, MGAs, Bs, 1100 / 1300s, Metro, Maestro, Montego (including the 6R4) right up to the RV8 and the 1.8 MPi and VVC MGFs. Specifications, history, full colour pics etc.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	The MG File: Model by Model, by Eric Dymock Motor Books Each MG is featured in turn with a description, spec and good photo. It's bang up to date, the last entry being the ZT-T estate. Full coverage of the F.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	MG: The Untold Story, by David Knowles This is really interesting and well written. Also includes a fair section on the development of the F.
Click here for Amazon UK	MGF Limited Edition, by R M Clarke Consists of reprinted reviews of MGF from various motoring magazines with (poor quality) black and white reproduction of photographs. Includes road tests, preview pieces prior to the launch, an interview with Sir Alex Moulton, the Cheetah, Motobuild vs MGB V8, long term reports, buying second hand. Great for a browse and essential for the fan.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	The Original MGA, by Anders Ditlev Clausager You should always start with the workshop manual, as a practical guide to all the technical stuff. But this is the next book if you are starting from a pile of bits. It will show you what the final result should look like. It contains many good tips, and its attention to detail is terrific. This book and the workshop manual, and a good parts catalogue (with the exploded drawings) are all you will ever need.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	The A B & C, by Chris Harvey The stories behind these cars are covered in great detail. Production and competition histories, and a great deal of practical information on owning and running are included.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	MGA: 1500, 1600, Twincam, by F.Wilson McComb This is not primarily a technical treatise - it examines the cars development and the men responsible for it, from a viewpoint of someone who was employed at Abingdon.
Click here for Amazon UK	MGA: 1500, Twin Cam, 1600, by F. Wilson McComb New version
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	MG V8: 21 Years On, by David Knowles Describes the full story of the MGB GT V8 and the revival of the MG name with the MG RV8. Expert advice on buying and maintaining a MG V8, and appendices with lots of specifications, details and special cars.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	Original MGB (including MGC and MGBGT V8), by Anders Ditlev Clausager This excellent book reviews, in microscopic detail, all model and detail variations throughout the production history of the MGB, C and V8. It enabled me to focus on exactly what I wanted in, on and from my first purchase in terms of fittings, fixtures and engine details. I know that it will provide me with a constant reference throughout my involvement with this marque.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	MGB: The Complete Story, by Brian Laban This book covers all derivatives of the MGB, with numerous illustrations, technical analyses, driving impressions and practical information on buying and owning a MGB.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	MGB Restoration Manual, by Lindsay Porter A comprehensive reference book for the D.I.Y. restorer, with step-by-step instructions.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	MGB (MGC & MGBV8): Improve and Modify, by Lindsay Porter & Dave Pollard A guideline on how to improve and modify your MGB, from accessories to performance. More than 800 step by step illustrations accompany the text to make things really easy.
Click here for Amazon UK Click here for Amazon US	MGB Restoration, Preparation, Maintenance, by Jim Tyler Advice on buying (road test and checklist), full technical specifications, step by step maintenance procedures, and instructions for complete stripdown and rebuild (including reshelling the car). 270 illustrations including full wiring diagrams.

Technical

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How to Build & Modify Sportscar & Kitcar Suspension & Brakes, by Des Hammill

Author Des Hammill is an engineer with much practical experience of solving fast road car and racing car suspension problems. This book is a distillation of his accumulated knowledge, which he passes on to the reader in a jargon-free and understandable manner.

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Engine Management, by Dave Walker

This manual seeks to unravel the art of engine management in laypersons' terms. It covers: basic fuel and ignition system theory; the basics of carburettor operation, installation, tuning and calibration; ignition timing, fuel injection and engine-mapping theory; selecting, fitting and maintaining engine management system components, and how to deal with installation problems and electronic interference; optimising engine mapping parameters for maximum performance; and details of road and track testing. The manual comes with a free PC floppy disk containing demonstration engine management software.

Games & Videos

Lotus Story, The - Vol. 1 - 1948 - 1990s

A video history of the career of Colin Chapman and his Lotus car company

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Elise: The Inside Story

Video: An exclusive behind the scenes look at the development, testing and production of the Elise, from The Discovery Channel.

Last available from http://www.lotus-books.com/html/elise.html and described as "Elise On Video".

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Lotus Challenge

Sony Playstation 2 Game.

Officially licensed by Lotus, this game covers many years of Lotus' history, allowing the player to take the wheel of cars ranging from the 40s and 50s right up to the late 90s.

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Gran Turismo 3: A Spec

Sony Playstation 2 Game.

The Gran Turismo name needs no explanation. Its original PlayStation formats redefined the racing genre, so it's no wonder that GT3 was one of the most eagerly awaited PlayStation 2 releases. So what can you expect from Gran Turismo on PS2? How about an exclusive selection of 150 cars from 40 different international manufacturers to choose from? Once your selection is made, it's time to test your tyres on a range of tracks including the much feted Monte Carlo City track as well as tracks in Japan. But perhaps it's the stunning realism of this game that will really blow you away--you'll find it hard to keep your eyes on the road when your surroundings and fellow competitors and their vehicles look so true to life. Even the engine sounds have been enhanced for GT3. The game also features i.LINK compatibility for up to six players.

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Driving

Track Day Drivers Guide, by Art Markus

Going Faster: Mastering the Art of Race Driving, The Skip Barber Racing School

Speed Secrets: Professional Driving Techniques, by Ross Bentley

Sports Car and Competition Driving, by Paul Frere

The Technique of Motor Racing, by Piero Taruffo

Lotus

Lotus Legends MagBook

Lotus Elise : The Complete Story, by John Tipler

Lotus - the Legend, by David Hodges

A Brooklands Road Test Limited Edition - Lotus Elise by R.M. Clarke

The Lotus Book - Series 3, by William Taylor

The Lotus Book - Series 2, by William Taylor

Lotus Race Cars, 1961-1994 Photo Album

Lotus, by Graham J. Arnold

Lotus Racing Cars: Club Racers to World Champions 1948-1968, by J.Tipler

Lotus Racing Cars - 1968 - 2000, by John Tipler

Lotus: The Sports, GT and Touring Cars, by Chris Harvey

Lotus 49 - The Story of a Legend, by Michael Oliver

It Was Fun! My fifty years of high performance, by Tony Rudd

Team Lotus: The Indianapolis Years, by Andrew Ferguson

Colin Chapman: Lotus Engineering Theories, Designs & Applications, by Hugh Haskell

Cosworth - The Search for Power, by Graham Robson

Lotus Heritage, by Ian Adcock

Jim Clark, by Eric Dymock

Westfield - The Story, by Paul Robinshaw & Jeremy Bouckley

Lotus and Caterham Seven Racers for the Road, by John Tipler

Legend of the Lotus Seven, by Dennis Ortenburger

Caterham Sevens - The Official Story of a Unique British Sportscar, by Chris Rees

Lotus Esprit: The Complete Story, by Jeremy Walton

Lotus 25 & 33, by John Tipler

Lotus Elan: The Complete Story, by Mike Taylor

Lotus Elise, from Unique Motor Books

Lotus Elan, by Duncan Wherrett

Lotus: The Illustrated Motorcar Legends, by Roy Bacon

Authentic Lotus Elan & Plus 2: 1962 - 1974, by P. Robinshaw & C. Ross

Colin Chapman: The Man and His Cars - The Authorized Biography, by Gerard Crombac

LOTUS: All The Cars, by Anthony Pritchard

MG

Project Phoenix: The Birth of the MGF, by Ian Adcock

Haynes Modern Sports Cars - MGF, By David Knowles

The MG Collection - The Post War Models, by Richard Monk

The MG File: Model by Model, by Eric Dymock Motor Books

MG: The Untold Story, by David Knowles

MGF Limited Edition, by R M Clarke

The Original MGA, by Anders Ditlev Clausager

The A B & C, by Chris Harvey

MGA: 1500, 1600, Twincam, by F.Wilson McComb

MGA: 1500, Twin Cam, 1600, by F. Wilson McComb

MG V8: 21 Years On, by David Knowles

Original MGB (including MGC and MGBGT V8), by Anders Ditlev Clausager

MGB: The Complete Story, by Brian Laban

MGB Restoration Manual, by Lindsay Porter

MGB (MGC & MGBV8): Improve and Modify, by Lindsay Porter & Dave Pollard

MGB Restoration, Preparation, Maintenance, by Jim Tyler