by Russell Hayes Following the tradition of the elegant Haynes Classic Makes Series, this volume provides an insightful and fully illustrated history of Lotus. Beginning with Colin Chapman and his Austin Seven Special (the first Lotus), it traces the development of the company and its cars through half a century of pioneering sports car production to the latest models and beyond. Supported by authoritative driving impressions, technical information and buying advice. a nice compact and complete history The Automobile packs an awful lot into its modest dimensions Octane.