Having begun training in car styling with an interest in writing about design, Lance Cole was the winner of the 1983 Sir William Lyons/Guild of Motoring Writers Award. He became a motoring journalist but retained a focus on design. His early training was at Autocar and he has since been a feature writer, columnist, editor and contributor to major newspaper and magazines all over the world. Citroen - The Complete Story is his fourth book for Crowood. Lance has been a dedicated owner of Citroens (and Saabs), and in 1994 present his idea for a new 2CV, which was featured in the motoring press.