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Lotus 72: 1970-75 by Pete Lyons (Hardcover, 2019)
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This book, the first in Evro's new Formula 1 Greats series, covers one of the most revered Formula 1 cars ever made.
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This book, the first in Evro's new Formula 1 Greats series, covers one of the most revered Formula 1 cars ever made. Introduced in 1970, the wedge-shaped Lotus 72 competed for six seasons, winning 20 World Championship Grands Prix, two Drivers' titles (for Jochen Rindt in 1970 and Emerson Fittipaldi in 1972) and three Constructors' titles (in 1970, 1972 and 1973), racing first in Lotus's evocative red, white and gold livery, then the equally eye-catching black and gold of the John Player Special period. Pete Lyons, Autosport's renowned Formula 1 reporter for part of the Lotus 72 era, explores the car's entire race-by-race career in his insightful commentary accompanying a magnificent array of more than 300 photos. The 1970 season: after troubled early development, the 72 finally took over from the long-serving 49, its four consecutive race wins enough to secure the World Championship for Jochen Rindt, posthumously after his death during practice for the Italian Grand Prix. The 1971 season: with promising youngster Emerson Fittipaldi elevated to team leader after Rindt's death, great things were expected of the 72's second season but it proved to be winless. The 1972 season: now in black and gold John Player livery, the 72 became far more competitive and Fittipaldi's four Grand Prix victories made him World Champion. The 1973 season: Ronnie 'SuperSwede' Peterson joined Fittipaldi to form a dream team and together they won seven races, but because Lotus's spoils were divided between the two drivers Jackie Stewart was able to come through to become World Champion. The 1974 season: still the 72 soldiered on, now as the fall-back car after its successor, the 76, failed to deliver; partnered by Jacky Ickx, Peterson won three Grands Prix. The 1975 season: well beyond its sell-by date, the 72 did a final season but by now it was far from effective, with Ickx's second place in the tragic Spanish Grand Prix its best result.Product Identifiers
PublisherEvro Publishing
ISBN-139781910505335
eBay Product ID (ePID)27046506951
Product Key Features
Book TitleLotus 72: 1970-75
AuthorPete Lyons
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
GenreSports
Number of Pages304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height280mm
Item Width235mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorPete Lyons
Series TitleFormula 1 Greats
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 25 Mar, 2020
An awesome book at a great price
Any real motor sport enthusiast who followed the Formula 1 scene in the 1970's will enjoy this book. The book details the entire history of the Lotus 72D from 1970 through to 1975, with a comprehensive forward by Emerson Fittipaldi. The book also has some great illustrations of the Lotus in full flight.....a great book!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Mar, 2025
An excellent race by race account of the fragile but brilliant innovative car and their team, with beautiful illustrations.
An exciting race by race account of six thrilling, but dangerous years of F1. Also a fascinating story of how an innovative car was able to compete for that duration. With wonderful illustrations from each and every grand prix. I couldn't put this book down. It captured a Golden era of motor racing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Apr, 2023
An exelent book.great photos,and text.
A very good book it tells the reader all he/or she all they would want to know about this iconic racing car.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Aug, 2024
The 72’s race history in pictures only
Not the definitive book on the Lotus 72 I’d hoped for. This book is a picture book that catalogues the car’s racing history, rather than its development. I subsequently bought Michael Oliver’s book that covers all aspects of the 72’s evolution & track record.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Oct, 2020
Lotus 72
Always liked this car since seeing it at Silverstone in '73, very much looking forward to reading this comprehensive volume.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Jan, 2022
Amazing
Very gd books full ok gr8 pics and very interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 31 Oct, 2023
Quality reference
All the info I neededVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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