{"id":2957,"date":"2019-06-04T15:06:17","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T15:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/?page_id=2957"},"modified":"2022-06-24T08:19:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T08:19:37","slug":"elite-elegance-advertising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/?page_id=2957","title":{"rendered":"Elite Elegance Advertising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"941\" height=\"1209\" class=\"wp-image-2958\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image.png\" srcset=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image.png 941w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-233x300.png 233w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-768x987.png 768w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-797x1024.png 797w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-624x802.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 1. Elite Magazine advert<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"177\" class=\"wp-image-2959\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-13.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 2. note how on location photograph has been edited for picture above<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Elite Elegance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chapman\u2019s Catalogue: Car Sales Brochures, Advertisements and Promotional Photography.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a new series that will examine car sales material and potential promotional photography used by Colin Chapman. Chapman commissioned sales literature from the Mk.VI onwards. In the 1950\u2019s and 60\u2019s off-set printing became reasonably affordable and almost immediately we see Chapman respond along with his marketing colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>The A&amp;R has a good cross section of these brochures in various forms, adopted from the earliest to the present.<\/p>\n<p>In each of our studies we will examine: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visual imagery, content and message \/ marketing of the brochure<\/li>\n<li>Examine briefly the social\/historical context where appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Examine the model in context [ note technical information invariably contained within brochure itself]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The editors believe these will appeal to a wide audience. Increasingly sales material is down loaded but there remains a significant incentive to retain crisp, clear, graphic, professional, well designed and presented printed brochures on quality paper as a reflection of the products \/brands inherent attributes.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to observe through brochures how Chapman\u2019s car products evolved, became more sophisticated and how this was expressed through changing times, markets, technologies and of course presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Brochures will not be offered in chronological order but will explore subjects and topics relevant to our main articles and themes. The editors will be very pleased to hear from our subscribers should they have any priorities or preferences.<\/p>\n<p>In this piece we explain how and why Chapman and his marketing team including Robin Read employed the connectivity of high fashion to sell the Elite.They engaged the best professionals and adopted industry norms. To emphasise this point we will make reference to the best practice of the era.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brochure Definition and Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A brochure or sales literature might take the form of [or combination of]:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flyer<\/li>\n<li>Leaflet<\/li>\n<li>Pamphlet<\/li>\n<li>Booklet<\/li>\n<li>Catalogue<\/li>\n<li>Manuals<\/li>\n<li>Data \/technical data sheets<\/li>\n<li>Price lists<\/li>\n<li>Press clippings\/ release<\/li>\n<li>Testimonials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Their purpose is primarily to: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pass on information and effectively communicate often subtle messages<\/li>\n<li>Introduce the company or organization to products and services<\/li>\n<li>Generate sales through broad strategy and promotion<\/li>\n<li>Impress and generate interest, enquiry about company beyond immediate product<\/li>\n<li>To present favorably against rivals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Brochures are produced to reach target audiences. These are reached through display and distribution in dealer\u2019s showrooms, at exhibitions, through postal enquiries, and possibly dissemination to selected organizations and individual such as authors and researchers.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of the car it might be hoped that the customer having gathered intelligence short lists the product and proceeds to test drive. Thereby through a process of design and content [product] to persuasion [brochure] and demonstration a sale is generated. [Subject to realities of price, service trade in and other individual considerations]<\/p>\n<p>In one respect the brochure might be seen as an equation in another a bridge. Its success measured by the extent it can influence, reach and persuade the customer. We will examine this in each case.<\/p>\n<p>A good brochure might be considered aspirational.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marketing: Visual and Literary Symbolism<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marketing will attempt to identify the prospective purchaser with the product. There is an element of providing the customer with a reflection of their desired self-image. This subtle persuasion often relies on messaging and tie-in between the two elements. Visual and written information is likely to endeavor to exploit affinities and use allegory, metaphor, analogy extensively and be aspirational.<\/p>\n<p>Often the cars will be posed consciously with intentional lyrical atmosphere or ambience to establish connectivity between the customers his\/her values and of course significantly romance. This is often achieved with reference to occupation, status, hobbies and the customer\u2019s cultured aesthetic sensitivity. Some of the principle backdrops adopted are: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aircraft, aviation, runways, gliding etc.<\/li>\n<li>Fashion, clothes<\/li>\n<li>Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Landscape, rivers, sailing and seashore etc.<\/li>\n<li>Distinct British landmarks e.g. London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The editors provide some detailed examples and dates:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Identified Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Prime Focus<\/td>\n<td>Secondary Focus<\/td>\n<td>Tag Line<\/td>\n<td>Model<\/td>\n<td>Bro or photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Seven S 3<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Europa<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td>Modern Design<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Europa S1<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>&#8220;The man in the Elan&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Elan<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>&#8220;Elegance breeds Elegance&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Elan +2<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Esprit<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td>Kettingham Hall<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Esprit Turbo<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td>Chateau<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Esprit Turbo<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Georgian home frontage<\/td>\n<td>Europa<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td>Farmhouse<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elan +2<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td>Windmill<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elan<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Modern factory\/where&#8217;<\/td>\n<td>Europa [GKN]<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td>Farm\/mansion<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Europa<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td>Country House drive<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elite<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aviation<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>&#8220;Fly Lotus&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Elan +2<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aviation<\/td>\n<td>Glider<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Eclat<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aviation<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Bell Ranger Helicopter<\/td>\n<td>Eclat<\/td>\n<td>Pub &#8216;Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colour impact<\/td>\n<td>Tints<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Seven S1-3<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Families<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elan +2<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fashion<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elite<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fashion<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elan<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fashion<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>&#8220;An even more powerful temptation&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Elan +2<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fashion<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elan +2<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fashion<\/td>\n<td>Architecture<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Sunbeam Lotus 79<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Features<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Technical specification<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Features<\/td>\n<td>Steering wheels<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elan<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hippy era<\/td>\n<td>&#8220;Groovy&#8221;<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Seven S4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Landscape<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elan S 4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Landscape<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>&#8220;If you have just bought\u2026.&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Europa<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Landscape<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Europa S2<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Landscape<\/td>\n<td>Seascape<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Sunbeam Lotus 79<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Landscape<\/td>\n<td>Riverside<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Elan<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>London<\/td>\n<td>Houses of Parliament<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Europa S2<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>London<\/td>\n<td>Harrods<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Eclat<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>London<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Crystal Place old track<\/td>\n<td>Esprit<\/td>\n<td>Pub &#8216;Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>London<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">Gates St. James Palace<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>London<\/td>\n<td>Houses of Parliament<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Esprit Turbo<\/td>\n<td>Pub&#8217; Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A visual image carries and is loaded with much greater symbolism than words. It is also more immediate and possibly indelible. Hence photography is a preferred medium of communication being both more effective and economic than the written word. Photography is very powerful in its ability to borrow from and assimilate symbolism from its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>It is thus extremely cost effective.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In our analysis we will examine how this is adopted.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribers might like to see the directly relevant and integrated A&amp;R pieces that complement and help structure this article: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read and Right<\/li>\n<li>Seven Sales to Sunset<\/li>\n<li>Lotus Sales and Fashion<\/li>\n<li>Carnaby Street<\/li>\n<li>Lotus and Celebrity Owners<\/li>\n<li>The Avengers: The Elan and Diana Rigg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Holding Fashion to a Mirror <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fashion and cars have gone together since the birth of the automobile.<\/p>\n<p>Briefly our suggested explanations for this are: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Symbolism contained within clothes and fashion<\/li>\n<li>Association of fashion as signifier of elegance, wealth, taste, style and contemporary mode<\/li>\n<li>Publicity when a fashion element is incorporated with a car there are multiple outlets for varied audience<\/li>\n<li>There is appeal to both men and women [ although possibly processed in different ways by gender]<\/li>\n<li>Persuasion and agenda: the linking of above strikes a contrary association to grease, engineering and macho chauvinism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The examples set out below demonstrate fashion selling and this applies across the brand status and intended audience. The evidence is that fashion is a long-established method of glamorizing a product and strengthening sales base.<\/p>\n<p>Fashion and cars were particularly established in the concourse&#8217;s events held throughout the 1930\u2019s into the 1950\u2019s. The rich, famous, aristocrats and film celebrities strutted and posed alongside cars in the South of France. Edward Quinn captured these moments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Historical Example of Brochure Glamour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Selected from Glancey <em>&#8211; \u201cThe Automotive Nymph\u201d:-<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1917 Oldsmobile<\/li>\n<li>1923 Peugeot 18C H<\/li>\n<li>1935 Bugatti Type 57C<\/li>\n<li>1938 Nash Ambassador<\/li>\n<li>1945 Riley RMA 1.5L<\/li>\n<li>1948 Tatraplan<\/li>\n<li>1955 BMW Isetta<\/li>\n<li>1955 Fiat 1400 Saloon<\/li>\n<li>1957 Simca Aronde<\/li>\n<li>1959 Cadillac Sedan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See also examples of Concept car publicity at auto shows.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Haute couture from wiki and the net :<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:IPA\/English\">\/\u02cco\u028at ku\u02d0\u02c8tj\u028a\u0259r\/<\/a>; French pronunciation:\u00a0\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:IPA\/French\">[ot kuty\u0281]<\/a>; French for &#8220;high sewing&#8221; or &#8220;high dressmaking&#8221; or &#8220;high fashion&#8221;) is the creation of exclusive custom-fitted <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clothing\">clothing<\/a>. <em>Haute couture<\/em> is <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High-end\">high-end<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fashion\">fashion<\/a> that is constructed by hand from start to finish, made from high-quality, expensive, often unusual fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail and finished by the most experienced and capable sewers &#8211; often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques.<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haute_couture#cite_note-:0-1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a> <em>Couture<\/em> translates literally from French as &#8220;dressmaking&#8221; but may also refer to fashion, sewing, or needlework<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haute_couture&quot; \\l &quot;cite_note-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> and is also used as a common abbreviation of <em>haute couture<\/em> and refers to the same thing in spirit.<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haute_couture#cite_note-hcn2011_what-3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a> <em>Haute<\/em> translates literally to &#8220;high&#8221;. A haute couture garment is always made for an individual client, tailored specifically for the wearer&#8217;s measurements and body stance. Considering the amount of time, money, and skill allotted to each completed piece, haute couture garments are also described as having no price tag: budget is not relevant.<\/p>\n<p>The term originally referred to Englishman <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_Frederick_Worth\">Charles Frederick Worth<\/a>&#8216;s work, produced in Paris in the mid-nineteenth century.<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haute_couture#cite_note-TFE-4\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Dapifer\"><em>The Dapifer<\/em><\/a> notes that Worth would allow his clients to select colors, fabrics and other details before ever beginning his design process which was unheard of at the time.<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haute_couture#cite_note-:0-1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a> In modern France, haute couture is a protected name that may not be used except by firms that meet certain well-defined standards. However, the term is also used loosely to describe all high-fashion custom-fitted clothing whether it is produced in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris\">Paris<\/a> or in other <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fashion_capital\">fashion capitals<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/London\">London<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milan\">Milan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_York_City\">New York City<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tokyo\">Tokyo<\/a>. In either case, the term can refer to the fashion houses or <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fashion_design\">fashion designers<\/a> that create exclusive and often trend-setting <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fashion\">fashions<\/a> or to the fashions created.<\/p>\n<p>Just as car manufacturers show off their expertise through the creation of supercars, fashion designers use couture as a statement of strength and technical ability. Entry to the schedule is strictly policed by the Chambre de commerce et d&#8217;Industrie de Paris \u2013 in order to become a couture designer, fashion houses must meet stringent guidelines, including having a Paris-based atelier with more than 20 staff. Couture is a showcase for a designer\u2019s most outrageous ideas, where budget is no limit to ambition. It is also an expression of financial muscle. Versace, for example, almost collapsed during the recession of the early 2000s, and stopped showing couture for eight years. When it returned to the schedule, in 2012, the brand was perceived as being back in rude health. In short, couture designers are the creme de la creme; fashion\u2019s richest, most accomplished top dogs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Figoni et Falaschi from wiki and the net <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>F&amp;F also became known for coordinating with Paris <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Couturier\">couturiers<\/a>, so that their cars were often presented at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Auto_show\">auto shows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Concours_d%27elegance\">concours d&#8217;elegance<\/a> together with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Model_(profession)\">models<\/a> wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haute_couture\">ensembles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fashion_accessories\">fashion accessories<\/a> which matched the car in style and color.,<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Figoni_et_Falaschi\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Figoni_et_Falaschi\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a> Ovidio Falaschi is quoted as viewing the firm as &#8220;true couturiers of automotive coachwork, dressing and undressing a chassis one, two, three times and even more before arriving at the definitive line that we wanted to give to a specific chassis-coachwork ensemble.&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Figoni_et_Falaschi\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a> According to prewar French automobile expert and restorer <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Ricardo_Adatto&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1\">Ricardo Adatto<\/a>, for Figoni et Falaschi to finish a complete body required 2,100 hours.<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Figoni_et_Falaschi\"><sup>[12]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-image-2960\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-14.jpeg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-14.jpeg 800w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-14-150x150.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-14-300x300.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-14-768x768.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-14-624x624.jpeg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 3. Jacket Cover<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edward Quinn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edward Quinn was one of the foremost photographers active in France during the mid \u2013century and his reputation has been based around celebrity photography. He has published a book dedicated to this and the following examples are taken from this work. The main characteristics are: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locations fashionable South of France, Cannes and Antibes and Paris,<\/li>\n<li>Celebrities<\/li>\n<li>Concours d\u2019 Elegance \u2026&#8230;. a competition inviting cars and women to be judged<\/li>\n<li>Alfa wins Grand prix d\u2019 honneur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The images the author examined were in black and white.<\/p>\n<p>Specific examples are: &#8211;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Title or subject<\/td>\n<td>Year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Concours d&#8217; Elegance Automobile in Cannes<\/td>\n<td>1951<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mme. Westine wins Prix du tout dernieron<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prix de la plus jolie toilette de jeune fille<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Le plus harmonicux ensemble<\/td>\n<td>1951<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Francoise Sagan [ with Jaguar XK120]<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grandstand at Monte Carlo GP<\/td>\n<td>1957<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Moss [Monaco]<\/td>\n<td>1956<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tony Brooks<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ella Fitzgerald<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marai Callas<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Roberto Rossellini and Ferrari<\/td>\n<td>1952<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>From Quinn website etc.: &#8211;<br \/>\n\u201cEdward Quinn, born 1920 in Ireland, lived and worked as a<br \/>\nphotographer since the &#8217;50s on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur, which was<br \/>\nduring the \u201cGolden Fifties\u201d the playground of the celebrities<br \/>\nfrom the world of show biz, art and business. The rich and<br \/>\nthe famous came to the Riviera to relax. But the movie stars<br \/>\nknew how much their off-screen image counted and Quinn<br \/>\nwas at the right place at the right time and was able to get<br \/>\nspontaneous and enchanting images which catch the charm,<br \/>\nsophistication and chic of a legendary era.<\/p>\n<p>In 1951 Edward Quinn met and photographed Pablo Picasso<br \/>\nfor the first time. Their friendship lasted until Picasso\u2019s death<br \/>\nin 1973.<br \/>\nThis encounter with Picasso was to be greatly influential to<br \/>\nQuinn himself and to his subsequent work. Quinn is the author<br \/>\nof several books and films about Picasso.<\/p>\n<p>Since the &#8217;60s Quinn concentrated his work on artists,<br \/>\namongst them Max Ernst, Alexander Calder, Francis Bacon,<br \/>\nSalvador Dal\u00ed, Graham Sutherland, David Hockney.<br \/>\nIn the late &#8217;80s an intense relationship, similar to his friendship<br \/>\nwith Picasso, linked Quinn to Georg Baselitz.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1992 until his death in 1997, Edward Quinn lived near<br \/>\nZurich with his Swiss wife Gret. She passed away 2011.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Norman Parkinson <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Norman Parkinson is considered one of the world&#8217;s greatest photographers. He often used the motor car as prop or accessory.<\/p>\n<p>It provided an element of story, excitement, drama, romance, modernism and suggested equality and perhaps subtly the means to own such a car.<\/p>\n<p>Parkinson was a capable draughtsman [ Modern Country house ,1929] and its evident he could draw and compose freehand. He had visual facility and the editors believe this informed his sense of composition and storytelling in his photography.<\/p>\n<p>He was able to and consistent in: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Capturing life, energy, mood and spirit<\/li>\n<li>Parkinson&#8217;s imagination and deliberate composition reference to surrealism<\/li>\n<li>Haunting black and white \u2013 lighting<\/li>\n<li>Exotic locations like India<\/li>\n<li>Variously referred to as \u201cRomantic Modernist and Action Realist\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Notable examples of his work. Note most of the early examples are in black and white.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Photograph title<\/td>\n<td>Model<\/td>\n<td>Content<\/td>\n<td>Publication \/Company<\/td>\n<td>Date<\/td>\n<td>Colour \/B&amp;W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Celia Hammond<\/td>\n<td>Celia Hammond<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Queen<\/td>\n<td>1964<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Golfing at Le Touquet<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1939<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Iron Road<\/td>\n<td>Wenda Rogerson<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1947<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Apotheosis of the Bicycle<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Vogue<\/td>\n<td>1944<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Getaway Advert<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Car<\/td>\n<td>National Benzol Petrol<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nena, Rotherhithe Docks, London<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1957<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Casual town Wear, Carlton Hill,Edingburgh<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1953<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Speedboat, Dubrovnik, Croatia<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1937<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>After the Shower [The Bystander] Feb 3rd<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1937<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Threshing Wheat<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Vogue<\/td>\n<td>1944<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advertising photograph Armstrong Siddeley<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Car<\/td>\n<td>Armstrong Siddeley<\/td>\n<td>1960<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jim Clark and his Lotus Elan<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Car<\/td>\n<td>Men in Vogue<\/td>\n<td>1965<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Beatles and Rolling Stones<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1964<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Cotswold Country<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Vogue<\/td>\n<td>1942<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wenda Parkinson. London airport<\/td>\n<td>Wenda Parkinson<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Vogue<\/td>\n<td>1951<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Precision built Jets &amp; suits: all British<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Vogue<\/td>\n<td>1954<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TYT 100 [Jaguar Mk.II]<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Car<\/td>\n<td>Vogue<\/td>\n<td>1957<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Model outside Houses of Parliament<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Car<\/td>\n<td>Vogue<\/td>\n<td>1952<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shower Coat<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Car<\/td>\n<td>Lancashire Vouge<\/td>\n<td>1960<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Engineering; Manchester ship Canal<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Lancashire Vouge<\/td>\n<td>1960<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Switzerland<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Bystander<\/td>\n<td>1938<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nena and Status Symbols<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Car<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>1958<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1667\" height=\"1660\" class=\"wp-image-2961\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-1.png\" srcset=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-1.png 1667w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-1-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-1-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-1-768x765.png 768w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-1-1024x1020.png 1024w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-1-624x621.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1667px) 100vw, 1667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 4<strong>.<\/strong> Titled \u201cNena and Status Symbols\u201d.1958 [ model Nena von Schlebrugge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"510\" class=\"wp-image-2962\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-15.jpeg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-15.jpeg 371w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-15-218x300.jpeg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 5<strong>.<\/strong> Note for publication in USA for Jay Chamberlain<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aesthetic, Form and Function <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cCan one think that because we\u2019re are engineers, beauty does not preoccupy us, or that we do not try to build beautifully, as well as solid and long lasting, structures?<\/p>\n<p>Are\u2019not the genuine functions of strength always in keeping with unwritten conditions of harmony<\/p>\n<p>\u2026\u2026. yes I confirm that the curves of the four corners of the monument, as mathematical calculation determined them\u2026\u2026. will give a great impression of force and beauty, because they will visibly reflect the strength of the overall conception \u201c<\/p>\n<p>Gustave Eiffel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lotus Elite and Glamour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Road and Track,1964<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA beautiful design was the Elite, one of the greatest designs of the post WW-II era, one that seems certain to be looked back upon as a landmark of some sort in automobile design.Without question, it was one of the best, if not the very best looking Grand Touring cars ever built.The body, all fibreglass, was designed entirely in the Lotus works\u2026\u2026\u2026 an was not only an immediate and lasting success but also an example, perhaps the only example, of the fluid plasticity of speed\/motion to be captured in that glass fibre and resin medium\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, the Elite had its problems\u2026\u2026. the car was also plagued by other problems-high initial price that scared off all but the most sanguine, a marketing situation during its production that could only be described as impossible\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>So think well of the Elite.It will be remembered as one of the outstanding designs \u201c<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our other related articles on the Elite have demonstrated what a tour de force it was. However, Read makes it clear it was expensive and had limitations that prevented it being a truly acceptable road car<\/p>\n<p>In a free market the elite might have been a commercial flop. It had the potential to almost break lotus financially.<\/p>\n<p>For these reasons Read, Birdsall and Boys had to produce sales material specifically aimed at higher income owners. An inference is that the Elite would either be a second car or a dedicated hobby race car.<\/p>\n<p>These marketing men therefore had to develop targeted imagery that would permit sales to an affluent audience and possibly provide sufficiently attractive and inviting ambience that wife&#8217;s \/ partners would embrace the marque.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it&#8217;s possible that the Elite was such a radical departure from the previous Lotus canon that the marketing men believed it could be pitched directly at women who would be drawn and attracted to its graceful even lyrical aesthetic accompanied by some practicality, originality and usability.<\/p>\n<p>The fashion iconography adopted as we have seen had historical president. The Elite possessed exceptional aesthetic and it&#8217;s not incongruous to embrace fashion. The Elite was ambitious, sophisticated and took Lotus up market into target range of brands identified with higher social class.<\/p>\n<p>The range of Elite brochures and magazine advertisements were in the main modern, consistent, quality conceived and executed. Seeing the very deliberate plan and presentation of Read and his colleagues it&#8217;s easy to understand why when one American Lotus distributor produced a brochure in the \u201cgirly \u201cvein this was frowned upon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Robin Read<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quoted in <em>Colin Chapman\u2019s Lotus: &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Elite had to be seen against the background of competition from Alfa Romeo and Porsche .These two were expensive but had established reputations for superb engineering , durability and finish&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;with very few exceptions the Elite customer would be a sophisticated buyer who has probably already experienced ownership of the direct competition \u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;it was going to be a hard uphill struggle to move the relatively large numbers \u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;we had in mind \u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em>We had to present the Elite in a way that would appeal to the broadest possible front to people with both taste and money [and there were even fewer of them than now]<\/p>\n<p>We have also to be sure that the car would appeal beyond the male enthusiast to his wife and family; perhaps even to his parents. therefore, it was necessary to play down the racing element and project the Elite as an elegant and sophisticated product in impeccable taste that would add to the stature of the owner.<\/p>\n<p>In order to convey this image and message I felt it essential to use the very highest standards of photography and graphic design \u201c<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"378\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-3.png\" srcset=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-3.png 469w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-3-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 6. British Elite brochure<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Robin Read: &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMichael went on to take some excellent shots of the products of the Dante Engineering Co; I knew Michael well and admired his work for the fashion world .it was therefore appropriate to invite him to come up with a series of photographs of the Elite to create a style for the car which would appeal to the target audience .Boys responded by selecting a top model ,dressing her elegantly and then photographing car and driver in a series of striking settings \u2026&#8230;&#8230;.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Examples of Boys work are: &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Dame (Esmerelda) Cicely Courtneidge<\/p>\n<p>by Michael Boys<br \/>\nbromide press print, 1956<br \/>\n9 3\/4 in. x 7 1\/2 in. (247 mm x 189 mm) image size<br \/>\nTransferred from Evening Standard Library, 1983<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npg.org.uk\/collections\/about\/photographs-collection\">Photographs Collection<\/a><br \/>\nNPG x184123<\/p>\n<p>This image was taken in the context of the theatre particularly <em>\u2018The Bride and the Bachelor&#8217;.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Michael Boys has been an accomplished photographer since. In particular he has illustrated books about architecture and interior design [ see bibliography below]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question does these series of brochures succeed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We believe they do .See our conclusions below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"288\" class=\"wp-image-2966\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-17.jpeg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-17.jpeg 360w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-17-300x240.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 7. Note how car registrations reoccur<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our learning \/educational opportunities are intended to be challenging thought provoking and requiring additional research and\/or analysis.<\/p>\n<p>These opportunities are particularly designed for a museum\/education centre location where visitors would be able to enjoy access to all the structured resources available in conjunction with any concurrent exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>In this instance we suggest the following might be appropriate: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>List concurs de elegance events \u2013past and present<\/li>\n<li>List haute couture designers<\/li>\n<li>Define the aesthetic of the Elite<\/li>\n<li>What factors made the Elite gender neutral?<\/li>\n<li>What were fashion trends in America when Elite was released?<\/li>\n<li>Compare and contrast the fashion iconography used in sales material for the Elite and Elan<\/li>\n<li>Can fashion be considered Product Placement?<\/li>\n<li>How ambitious and innovative was Lotus marketing in and around the Elite?<\/li>\n<li>Obtain copy of Read\u2019s <em>Colin Chapman <\/em>and reference examples to text<\/li>\n<li>Cross reference this article with A&amp;R piece <em>Read and Right <\/em>and the complementary input of Derek Birdsall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1400\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-19.jpeg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-19.jpeg 1050w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-19-225x300.jpeg 225w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-19-768x1024.jpeg 768w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-19-624x832.jpeg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 8. Image From the net, historical example of cars and fashion<\/p>\n<p>Analysis of Elite Sales Brochure for:<\/p>\n<p>1.Visual imagery, content and message \/ marketing of the brochure<\/p>\n<p>2.Examine briefly the social\/historical context where appropriate:<\/p>\n<p>[See Lotus Design Decades.]<\/p>\n<p>3.Examine the model in context [note technical information invariably contained within brochure itself]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exhibitions, Education, Economics and Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the museum context the editors believe that commercial considerations are both necessary and complementary with its educational objectives.<\/p>\n<p>For these reasons our suggested outline Business Plan includes provision for promoting products and services which share Chapman\u2019s ideals of mechanical efficiency and sustainability. In addition, we propose merchandising that explain and interprets the social and cultural context of Chapman\u2019s designs in period. It\u2019s suggested there will be catalogue for on line purchasing.<\/p>\n<p>In this instance we suggest the following exhibitions might be appropriate: &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elite: The Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>Elite: After a Fashion<\/li>\n<li>Elite: A la mode<\/li>\n<li>Elite: Exclusive, Elegant,<\/li>\n<li>Elite Special Equipment: All dressed Up<\/li>\n<li>Elite: Style Leader<\/li>\n<li>Elite and Fashion: The cutting edge<\/li>\n<li>Elite Enchantress<\/li>\n<li>Colin Chapman: Rags to Riches<\/li>\n<li>Lotus Elite &#8211; New Look: The Shape of Things to Come<\/li>\n<li>Elite Fashion Carriage: Posture and Bearing<\/li>\n<li>Elite Equilibrium: Poise and Composure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"434\" class=\"wp-image-2969\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-20.jpeg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-20.jpeg 600w, http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-20-300x217.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 9. Further example of American advertising<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"211\" class=\"wp-image-2971\" src=\"http:\/\/colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/word-image-21.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Figure 10. One of set with aviation connotation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Elite was a tour de force but extremely expensive. [ see our dedicated articles on Price Relativities and Lotus the First Ten Year \u2013Sports Car peers].<\/p>\n<p>Read realised it would be extremely hard to move. Because of this he developed a highly sophisticated marketing strategy [ which also recommended the kit format]<\/p>\n<p>The production volumes of the Elite were relatively small and thus the sales.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this the team of read, Birdsall and Boys put together an advert and brochure package that reflected a step change in Lotus in terms of the product, levels of refinement, sophistication and audience.<\/p>\n<p>In doing so they engaged some of the best professionals available and adopted a marketing tool that aligned the brand with motoring\u2019s marque vanguard; see the evidence of their adoption of the techniques demonstrated by some of the greatest photographers of the time [ and it ought not be overlooked that these photographers harnessed aesthetics for the purpose of very subtle marketing]<\/p>\n<p>The Elite witnessed the evolution of the brand product offer partly away from racing to a mainstream GT with far greater potential for road use \u2013although it in reality it was racing car for the road.<\/p>\n<p>The Elan would possible reach an even greater level of fashion consciousness. Here though the product required less deliberate manipulation and its incorporation in fashion orientated contemporary TV like the Avengers ensured it was perceived as one of the most recognised fasion accessories of the era as well as being one of the greatest handling sports cars of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Fashion would play a significant role in attracting and addressing audience and Lotus continued in this vein [ see related A&amp;R articles]<\/p>\n<p>As we have noted sales brochures are a function of communication and marketing. As long as products and services are manufactured to some extend there remains a requirement to bring these to a targeted audience.<\/p>\n<p>The design and presentation of sales materials is a dynamic subject. It requires understanding of psychology, the brand, the product, the customer and the prevailing culture. To some extent it also requires an appreciation of rivals. Brochures and other sales materials generate income but also have a cost. When commissioned these need to be balanced and the selection of consultants and the ability to grasp subtle sometimes sublime messages is an art.<\/p>\n<p>Much of Chapman\u2019s design mantra is technological but his racing programme would not have been possible without selling road cars and consultancy. Brochures played an important role. Therefore, this exercise is particularly relevant and has educational overlaps for the creative and marketing professionals. Between the manufacturer, marketing professionals and customer are dynamic interfaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Lotus Collectables Book. Taylor. Coterie.2000.<\/p>\n<p>ISBN: 1902351010<\/p>\n<p>Lotus. Bacon. Sunburst.1995.<\/p>\n<p>ISBN: 1857781473<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Ad Gallery<\/p>\n<p>Fifty Fashion Looks that changed the 1950\u2019s. Reed. Conran.2012.<\/p>\n<p>ISBN:9781840916034<\/p>\n<p><em>English Style.Gilliatt with photographs by Michael Boys. Bodley Head.1967<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Living in London. Astaire with photographs by Michael Boys. Thames &amp;Hudson.1990<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Lotus Elite.Ortenburge. Coterie.2002.<\/p>\n<p>ISBN:1902351037<\/p>\n<p>Lotus Elite .Clarke.Brooklands.<\/p>\n<p>ISBN:1855205475<\/p>\n<p><em>Norman Parkinson: A Very British glamour.Baring.Rizzoli.2009.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ISBN:9780847833429<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Norman <\/em><a href=\"mailto:Parkinson:Lifework@Nicolson.1983\"><em>Parkinson:Lifework .Weidenfeld &amp; Nicolson.1983<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ISBN:0297782126<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Parkinson Photographs.1935-1990.Harrison. Conran Octopus.1994.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ISBN:1850295336<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Norman Parkinson. Published Beetles.2010.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ISBN:9781905738229<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Norman Parkinson :50 Years of Portrait and Fashion.Pepper.Gordon Frazer.1981.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ISBN:0860920615<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Portraits in Fashion. Parkinson. Palazzo.2015.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ISBN:97809931661<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A Cote d Azur Album.Quinn.Zurich museum of Design.1994.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ISBN:1881616274<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Car .Glancey.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Vouge 100.Muir. The National Portrait Gallery.2016.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ISBN:9781855147614<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note the editors of the A&amp;R attempt to give the broadest spectrum of references but not all are available for consultation in an article. However, by noting their existence it may assist students in their research.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Items in italics non-A&amp;R library books.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Appendix 1: Dante<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Engineering Co. LTD<br \/>\nS.M.A. LIMITED, DANTE WORKS, MOAT LANE, LIMBURY, LUTON, BEDS<\/p>\n<p>Robin Reads first Dante speed equipment advert appeared in July 1956 under Robins Sporting Motorist Agency banner. Initially offering cylinder heads and finned sumps for the Austin Seven cast by Dan Taylor at the Horesten Foundry\u00a0in Derby&#8217;s. They\u00a0were soon offering a wide range of products including inlet manifolds, valve chest cover and a four-branch exhaust manifold. Then in late 1957 with the help of Jim Shaw amongst others, Dante introduced the aluminium Clubman body\u00a0for the Austin.<\/p>\n<p>By 1958 a full range of tuning equipment was also available for the Ford Ten and &#8220;one off&#8221; bodies would be made to special order. But by May 1959 they had gone into liquidation and Robin joined Lotus as sales manager for a couple of years.<br \/>\nThen in late 1962 Robin Read was back in the specials business with this advert appearing for just a few months in the 750 MC Bulletin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Figure 1. Elite Magazine advert Figure 2. note how on location photograph has been edited for picture above The Elite Elegance: Chapman\u2019s Catalogue: Car Sales Brochures, Advertisements and Promotional Photography. Introduction This is a new series that will examine car sales material and potential promotional photography used by Colin Chapman. 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