We’ve seen and featured a ton of different types of project cars, ranging from classic trucks to hot rods, but this is the first Lotus Esprit V8 project that we’ve ever offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive! As a… more»
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Nov 22, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Light And Cheap: $2,950 1980 Lotus Elite
This 1980 Lotus Elite is a project car that’s been substantially broken down into a rolling parts bin, with most of its drivetrain in pieces and parts of the body flat-out missing. Still, this isn’t exactly unusual for basketcase… more»
Nov 5, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Restoration Candidate: 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam
From 1966 to 1975, Lotus produced the Europa, which was a unique and lightweight mid-engine sports car. The company created various Europa models, with this 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam that’s available here on eBay seeming like a good… more»
Oct 30, 2019 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Cheap 1971 Lotus Europa Project
Just a few weeks ago, my family and I were out running some errands and I noticed a Lotus Europa sitting in a driveway of one particular house. I exclaimed, “Look at that little Europa!” Unfortunately for the Europa,… more»
Oct 30, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Redevelopment Forces Sale: Major UK Barn Find Auction
According to a website with a major auction listed among its upcoming events, a large collection of project cars and trucks were forced out of their barn storage to make way for a major redevelopment of the property. The… more»
Oct 27, 2019 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Crispy John Player Special: 1978 Lotus Esprit S2
Where do you even begin with a car like this? Yet another entry from the salvage yard of vintage wrecked exotics, this 1978 Lotus Esprit is a desirable World Championship Commemorative Model, more affectionately known as a John Player… more»
Oct 12, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Agony and Ecstasy: 1966 Lotus Elan
The Lotus Elan is a study in contrasts. Built as the first Lotus designed exclusively for public roads, the car has attracted a following far in excess of its production numbers. Enthusiasts and writers wax poetically about its other… more»
Sep 17, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nicely Restored: 1974 Lotus Europa
This 1974 Lotus Europa underwent a full restoration a few years ago, and it has survived quite nicely through the intervening years. The current owner has had some further work performed on the car but has now decided to… more»
Aug 20, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Competition Classic: 1966 Lotus Elan Fixed-Head Coupe
This 1966 Lotus Elan Fixed-Head Coupe is an unusual car because it has led a life of competition since new, but its original engine has managed to survive the rigors of racing. It retired from racing in the 1980s… more»
Aug 19, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Brit: 1971 Lotus Elan +2 Coupe
For many people, the words “Lotus Elan” evoke images of a classic British 2-seater convertible sports car. One of the more unusual and rarer versions of the Elan was the +2 Fixed-Head Coupe, which was first released in 1967…. more»
Aug 8, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Increasing In Value? 1978 Lotus Esprit S1
Raise your hand if you love exotic European sports cars. Raise your hand again if you love exotic European sports cars and you can afford to buy one. Lastly, raise your hand if you love exotic European sports cars, can… more»
Jul 29, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Slant Nose: 1960 Lotus 7
The seller of this 1960 Lotus 7 describes it as one of the very early models that featured a number of unique details, including the slant nose design seen here. The Lotus has been a track vehicle most of… more»
Jul 16, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Miata Swap? 1971 Lotus Elan Project
The owner of this 1971 Lotus Elan S4 floats a potential pathway that the next owner might choose to follow with the car, and it is a path that might make a lot of sense. With the original engine… more»
Jul 15, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cheap 1973 Lotus Europa John Player Special!
If an iconic British brand and notable model, specifically a 1973 Lotus Europa John Player Special, is cool to you, then how about owning number 32 of potentially 200 or so ever built? With 62,796 miles registered on the… more»
Jul 3, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Dry Texas Find: 1977 Lotus Eclat
It seems vintage Lotus cars are always a rare find when they turn up, but don’t necessarily inspire buyers to fall over themselves trying to acquire one. A Porsche 356 or early 911, sure – there’s seemingly always a… more»
Jun 6, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Truly Special: 1974 Lotus Europa
We often weigh classic car projects on their financial merits and how much of your investment you will get back when the time comes to sell, but some project cars aren’t really about the numbers and whether they make… more»
