Gordon Lund

Lotus Elan - A Restoration Guide (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Embark on a Journey of Restoration with the Lotus Elan Restoration Guide

For passionate Lotus Elan owners and enthusiasts, the Lotus Elan Restoration Guide is an indispensable companion on the path to reviving these iconic sports cars. Authored by experts with a deep appreciation for the Lotus Elan's heritage, this comprehensive guide offers a wealth of knowledge, guidance, and insider tips specifically tailored to the restoration process.

Uncover the intricacies of restoring the bodywork, paint, interior, and mechanical components of your cherished Lotus Elan. From addressing fiberglass repairs and achieving a flawless finish to refurbishing the engine and fine-tuning the suspension, every aspect of the restoration process is covered in meticulous detail.

Immerse yourself in the world of classic Lotus cars as you explore step-by-step instructions, expert insights, and stunning visuals that will empower you to bring your Elan back to its original glory. Preserve the timeless beauty, agility, and driving experience of your Lotus Elan with this invaluable restoration guide, and enjoy the pride of owning a meticulously restored automotive gem.

The story of restoring an Elan +2 and Elan Sprint to concours edition. Advice on how to purchase a suitable car for restoration plus detailed practical information on preparing bodywork, trim, chassis, suspension, wheels, hydraulics, engine, electrics & wiring etc. 24 Chapters, plus appendices, give information on chassis changing, body restoration, including Elan +2 sills, rebuilding the Lotus/Ford Twin Cam engine, electrics including fitting a new loom, insight to tuning and running in, Elan developments, a remarkable Elan +2 Estate, rebirth of an accident damaged Sprint.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Brooklands Books
• Seitenzahl: 198
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781855209466
• Artikelnr.: 37934392

Autorenporträt

Gordon Lund is of the old school of engineers. He likes to be known as a "Time Served Professional Engineer". Not many of us left he is often heard to say. Leaving school at 16, he started his career as an indentured engineering apprentice in the nuclear industry, learning all the skills and crafts that would stay with him to this day. Studying at Technical College led to a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and eventually a Chartered Engineer. A spell of working with Perkins Diesels of Peterborough, England, as a Design Engineer gave him a good grounding in engine technical issues. Gordon eventually went back to his roots in the nuclear industry but still kept a keen interest in all matters automotive. Bringing up a young family, he kept his old cars on the road out of necessity and learnt a lot in the process. Interest in Lotus stemmed from the purchase of a Lotus Elan +2 in 1981, which he still has to this day. His knowledge of living with and keeping this car on the road all these years is well documented in his book and a testament to his fortitude. The purchase of a Lotus Elan Sprint basket case later on and the subsequent rebuild to prize winning concours condition earned him the respect of his peers and is presented in the book as to what is achievable by the home restorer. A contributor to Club Lotus News magazine and Editor of his Club Lotus Regional News Letter, Gordon is an established writer in the Lotus world.