The Secret Life of Colin Chapman | Full Documentary

The British motor industry after World War Two was stagnant, lacking in innovation and entrepreneurial vision. Likewise, British racing was in a sorry state, the prospect of a British champion an all but impossible dream. Colin Chapman was finishing up his education, racing cars he designed and gearing up to turn motor racing on its head. The Secret Life of Colin Chapman is a riveting Channel 4 documentary; a no holds barred expose on the enigmatic rogue. It covers the rise of Chapman as a driver, designer and entrepreneur, charting his immeasurable contribution to the British automotive industry and sporting legacy. His achievements are contrasted against concerns over the safety of his cars, his sportsmanship and the legality of his business practices. “No stone is left unturned“ and the documentary goes into fascinating detail investigating Chapman’s personal character, his relationship with Jim Clark, the deaths of his hero racing drivers, money, parties and the DeLorean controver