Download or read book Lotus 18 – Colin Chapman’s U-turn written by Mark J P Whitelock and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 859 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1960, Colin Chapman sought to identify the most straightforward and uncomplicated way of building a Formula 1 car. The result was his first rear-engined design, the trendsetting Lotus 18. This book charts the 18's competition history, from its inception, up to 1966 -Â via sensational victories over Ferrari at Monaco and the Nurburgring.