This looks like an absolute bargain of a supercar purchase. While the term “supercar” certainly has evolved and the new performance standards are nothing short of bananas, it’s still fair to say the Lotus Esprit was a heavy hitter… more»
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So Close to Running: 1976 Lotus Eclat Sprint 520
Lotus created several compelling cars, nearly all of which – when in good fettle – are exciting to own and drive. If there’s a fly in the ointment, it’s the dastardly condition of so many examples today. The quality… more»
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Project Potential: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve
Listed here on eBay, this 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve is the kind of project that still holds plenty of promise for the right enthusiast. According to the seller, it retains its original 4-speed Type 352… more»
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Running Project: 1977 Lotus Eclat
The seller of this Lotus Eclat claims to have 50 project cars in his collection and that lost storage is forcing him to start selling some of his cars off. This Lotus Eclat is the first one up, and… more»
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Restoration Candidate: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1
Among the most recognizable wedge-shaped sports cars of the 1970s, the Lotus Esprit S1 has earned lasting fame for both its Giugiaro-penned styling and its on-screen appearance in The Spy Who Loved Me. This 1978 Lotus Esprit S1, listed… more»
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Daily Drive It? 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2
While this Lotus Elan +2 is narrowly tucked into a garage, it’s not exactly a barn find. It’s been fully restored to “daily driver status” and apparently only needs new gas and oil before leaping into life. Find it… more»
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Project Potential: 1971 Lotus Europa
If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own featherweight sports car with mid-engine balance and true vintage flair, this 1971 Lotus Europa might be calling your name. Offered here on eBay as an unfinished project, this classic British coupe… more»
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Sorted and Spirited: 1968 Lotus Elan SE
Colin Chapman’s legendary lightweight sports car formula is alive and well in this 1968 Lotus Elan SE. Finished in classic British Racing Green over black, this example has been extensively rebuilt and upgraded for reliable use without sacrificing its… more»
BF Exclusive: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Whenever I see an ’80s Lotus Esprit, I think of my Commodore 64. When I was a kid, we had a computer shop down the street where I bought all kinds of car racing games for the old Commodore,… more»
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Requires Recommissioning: 1973 Lotus Europa Special
The Lotus Europa must be one of the most frequently-traded cars in the Barn Finds archives. We’ve covered a dozen since the year began. Compare that to total production of 9230 over the period 1966 through 1975. It’s one… more»
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Movie Car: 1991 Lotus Elan SE
Movie cars have never really convinced me one way or another to buy a vehicle, but for some film buffs, it’s a compelling reason to snag a particular car. In addition, if you happen to be a fan of… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1993 Lotus Esprit SE
The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more accessible supercars from the 1990s despite being part of the same realm of vehicles like the Acura NSX and Porsche 911. While those cars were its classmates back in the day,… more»
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No Reserve: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
UPDATE 04/03/2025: Finding a buyer for your classic is sometimes challenging, requiring more than one attempt for the vehicle to head to a new home. Such is the case with this 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo. When we last saw… more»
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Parked in ’81: 1969 Lotus Europa
Colin Chapman’s obsession with minimizing vehicle weight didn’t just bring him considerable motorsport success. It allowed his company to produce cars offering surprising performance from relatively modest drivetrain configurations. This 1969 Lotus Europa is a perfect example of that… more»
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Race Prospect: 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk I
One of the most salutary partnerships in the history of automaking was the Ford/Lotus tie-up. The romance began brewing in the 1950s: Colin Chapman used Ford’s 105E engine to develop his twin-cam, and the Lotus Elan and its variants… more»
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Twin Turbo Supercar: 2000 Lotus Esprit V8
A few days ago, I had the wild thought that I should begin looking for a high mileage, first-generation Acura NSX. It occurred to me that there’s a small gap remaining where a car that knocking on supercar territory… more»
