{"product_id":"lotus-elan-super-profile-graham-arnold","title":"Lotus Elan Super Profile — Graham Arnold","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"183\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully period \u003cstrong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eLotus Elan Super Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e by Graham Arnold, originally published by G.T. Foulis \/ Haynes in 1982.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eOne of the more interesting books on the classic Elan, this compact hardback combines the history and evolution of the model with period photography, technical information, road tests and detailed \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e“Super Profile”\u003c\/strong\u003e photography. The book covers the Elan's development from the early 1500 through the later cars, including the distinctive Series 4 and Sprint models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eThe photography is particularly good, documenting the Elan as it actually appeared in period rather than through the polished lens of modern classic-car publishing. There are detailed images of the cars, interiors, badges, mechanical components and different model variations, making it an appealing reference for both Lotus enthusiasts and anyone interested in 1960s British sports-car design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eGraham Arnold had a close connection with Lotus and was involved in the company's sales operation, giving the book an interesting period perspective. The edition shown is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e1982 English-language hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e, ISBN 0854293302, running to 56 pages. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1199\" data-content-reference-end=\"1231\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eA great piece of vintage automotive literature for a Lotus collection, bookshelf or garage library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eGood vintage condition. Original red hardcover with some rubbing and age-related wear to the cover and edges, consistent with its age. The binding remains sound and the interior is clean, with the photography and printed pages presenting well. No obvious missing or damaged pages visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"m039v\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ielr\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus Elan Super Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fy1n9p\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graham Arnold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1thdxqa\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e G.T. 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