introduction

1968 - 1972

1973 - 1974

1975 - 1977

1978 - 1984

1985 - 1989

1990 - 2000

2001 - 2003

conclusion

 

Dennis Ortenburger wrote a book about the Lotus Elite in the 70's which was so successful that he was persuaded to write a book on the Lotus 7. Both books became so popular that the out-of-print copies are selling at a high premiums over their original cost. I was technical advisor for Dennis during his Legend of the Lotus Seven writing and he repaid me with some well appreciated text and photo space in the book. This is the very car Dennis Ortenburger featured in his book 'Legend of the Lotus Seven'. It looks better now than it did in the 70's when he wrote the book.

above photos provided by Jim Gallagher, credit: Dennis Ortenburger, Legend of the Lotus Seven. Judy Gallagher driving.


1977
I met Chapman in Long Beach in 1977. He was not impressed with the idea of a Japanese engine and slapped me upside the head.
1976
 

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