Best Of British LOTUS
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DVD : 106 minutes
The full and in depth story.
Thanks largely to its founder Colin Chapman, the name Lotus is synonymous
with innovation. From humble beginnings in North London, Chapman and his
cars went on to international acclaim via a succession of stunning road
going vehicles and genius on the racing circuits of the world.
In this superb programme wonderful footage of the Seven, the Elite
and the Elan; the Europa, Eclat and Exige deliver a heady mix of style
and performance whilst the saloon 'specials' - Cortina, Sunbeam and Carlton
evoke memories of motoring thrills both on and off the track.
Thanks to unprecedented access to the Lotus factory and its test track,
you can also enjoy an exclusive look at the building of the new Lotus Elise
II and testing with the awesome Esprit V8 and the new Elise 111S.
On-board and track cams record the action. The GP era is not forgotten
with Classic Team Lotus giving you a unique glimpse behind the scenes.
This is the story behind the famous green and yellow ACBC badge. High
quality archive and modern footage, spanning 1952 to the present day, blend
with an authoritative commentary to take you through fifty years of automotive
adventure and innovation.
It's a worthy salute to Lotus, truly the Best of British!
DVD extras include interviews with Steve Swift and Ansar Ali who shed
further light on the tale of this fascinating marque.