Chapman, Anthony Colin Bruce (1928 - 1982)

Designer, founder

Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman was an influential English design engineer, inventor, and builder in the automotive industry, and founder of Lotus Cars. His knowledge of the latest aeronauticalengineering techniques would prove vital towardsachieving the major automotive technicaladvances he is remembered for. Under his direction, Team Lotus won sevenFormula One Constructors' titles,[4] six Drivers'Championships, and the Indianapolis 500 in theUnited States, between 1962 and 1978.
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Chapman, Anthony Colin Bruce

Curriculum vitae

* 19.05.1928	Richmond	born
1948		He joined the Royal Air Force
1950		He studied structural engineering at University College London
1952		He founded the sports car company Lotus Cars
† 16.12.1982		died

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Chapman, Anthony Colin Bruce (1928 - 1982)