--- product_id: 389924774 title: "Lotus: The Complete Story" price: "₹ 1438" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/389924774-lotus-the-complete-story store_origin: IN region: India --- # Lotus: The Complete Story **Price:** ₹ 1438 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lotus: The Complete Story - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 1438 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/389924774-lotus-the-complete-story) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The story of the Lotus marque encompasses ongoing technical innovation on road and track, from the Mark 1 in 1948 to the World's most powerful electric hypercar – the Evija – in 2021. Founded in 1952 from Colin Chapman's hobby, Lotus flourished by producing aerodynamically brilliant lightweight sports-racing cars, progressing into Formula 1 in 1958. Jim Clark and Team Lotus won the 1963 and 1965 F1 World Championships for Drivers and Constructors, as well as the Indianapolis 500. Jochen Rindt won the 1970 World Championship posthumously for Gold Leaf Team Lotus, and in 1972, Emerson Fittipaldi was F1 World Champion driving the JPS Type 72, with the Team winning the Constructors' prize in 1972 and 1973. Mario Andretti won the F1 World Championship for JPS Team Lotus in 1978 but, surprisingly, this proved to be their last of seven F1 World Championship wins. On the road, the Elite showcased the brand from 1957. Next, the Elan was a fine-handling fibreglass-bodied sports car, while the Seven provided exhilarating motoring for DIY enthusiasts. The 1963 Lotus Cortina was a fast road car and a success on track. The Elan Plus 2 was built alongside the Elan two-seater and Europa, and in 1974 the road car range went upmarket, powered by Lotus's own engines, with the Elite Mk 2 and Éclat, and the mid-engined Esprit produced between 1976 and 2004. Tragedy struck with the sudden death of Colin Chapman in December 1982, aged 54. General Motors acquired Group Lotus in 1986, selling up to Romano Artioli's Bugatti in 1993, enabling the ground-breaking Elise to launch in 1996. Ownership of Group Lotus passed to Malaysian car maker Proton, and in 2000, the Series 2 Elise and the Exige were released, maturing gradually over the next twenty years. The Toyota V6-powered Evora was announced in 2006. In 2017, Group Lotus was acquired by the global automotive company Geely, ushering in a fresh, financially secure era. Launched in 2020, the 2,000bhp all-electric Evija became the new Lotus flagship. Lotus blossoms anew. Review: Great for Lotus lovers. - A great present for a Lotus owner. He loved it. Review: Like it - Like it ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,895,468 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #533 in Automotive Pictorial Books #1,100 in Automotive History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 60 Reviews | ## Images ![Lotus: The Complete Story - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oUcKyiSoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Lotus lovers. *by C***R on April 24, 2025* A great present for a Lotus owner. He loved it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like it *by A***N on September 3, 2024* Like it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall solid book on Esprit but could be improved *by S***R on January 25, 2025* Crowood titles are generally my favorite model-specific books, and this is a solid effort. My only gripe is with Johnny Tipler’s somewhat haphazard style of photography and layout. He loves to interject himself into his books a bit more than I would like for a reference or history book. He jumps around chronologically and includes too many vehicles that are not under the subject of the book. This book’s “introduction “ chapter basically covers the entire Esprit run in 30 pages, and then it is expanded upon again. Weird. Overall good effort. Just wish it was laid out as cleanly as James Taylor’s books. He is the gold standard in my opinion. ## Frequently Bought Together - Lotus: The Complete Story - Lotus Evora: Speed and Style --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/389924774-lotus-the-complete-story](https://www.desertcart.in/products/389924774-lotus-the-complete-story) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*