The German edition of Crombac's affectionate biography of the Lotus cars founder and racing car designer-genius Colin Chapman which goes from a secondhand Austin Seven Tourer bought in 1947 which he souped up for competition and called " Lotus " to F1 and Indycar success in the 60s and 70s .A controversial character who you loved or loathed. Crombac was a long term friend of the man and so this book is perhaps a little rose tinted on some aspects compared to the later biography by Mike Lawrence. 383 pages inc many photos. Book and jacket in very good condition,
