Merriam-Webster defines éclat as a “dazzling effect: brilliance,” and that’s better than my initial impression that it might be a bland variation of the ever-tasty éclair. If you’re familiar with your 1980s Loti (and who isn’t?) the dreamy Esprit… more»
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Super Rare Wedge: 1990 Lotus Excel
This 1990 Lotus Excel is a vehicle the British automaker never imported to the United States, making it a rare sight on these shores. I’ve noticed this car on my lcoal Facebook Marketplace and have thought once or twice… more»
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Rare Riviera Edition: 1981 Lotus Eclat
All manners of vehicles are being imported these days as a result of the 25-year importation rules, but a Lotus Eclat with a Targa roof is not the first model you’d necessarily think of shipping over. Still, it serves… more»
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Twin Cam Coupe: 1970 Lotus Elan +2
First, go watch this video. Then come back here and write in the comments on how a car this low, this sleek, and this small could be considered a family car! This 1970 Lotus Elan +2 is listed for sale here on… more»
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8,700 Mile Time Capsule: 1991 Lotus Elan
This 1991 Lotus Elan was apparently someone’s weekend-only driver, as it has a mere 8,739 miles on the clock. That’s obscenely low, and speaks to a car that was kept under wraps aside from quick jaunts in only the… more»
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Rare 2+2: 1972 Lotus Elan 130 +2
This 1972 Lotus Elan is a rare +2 example that has rear seats, a longer wheelbase, and in this instance, the “Big Valve” engine which was another optional upgrade. Though many enthusiasts tend to throw shade at cars with… more»
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Unrestored Roadster: 1969 Lotus Elan S4
If you’re looking for the perfect form to buy a car in, this 1969 Lotus Elan S4 might be the textbook example you’ve been looking for. A highly original car that supposedly comes with decades’ worth of service records,… more»
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High Wing Survivor: 1992 Lotus Esprit SE
You’d be forgiven if this Lotus Esprit didn’t strike you as being markedly different from any other model offered in the model’s long-standing production run, but there’s a key distinction worth noting: it’s considered a “High Wing” model, which… more»
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Chapman’s Creation: 1970 Lotus Europa
To some, a Lotus is a flower that represents purity, beauty, and strength in Buddhist culture. To others, it’s a sports car that was the brainchild of Colin Chapman, a famous race driver and brilliant engineer. In this case,… more»
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Potential Fun: Lotus Super Seven Replica
If there’s ever been a car that could transform you into a fan of track days and autocross events overnight, I don’t know of a better option than a Lotus Super Seven or Caterham kit. These cars were the… more»
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Parked in 1979: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
It would seem that the original owner of this 1970 Lotus Europa S2 used the vehicle on a fairly regular basis until it was the target of vandalism in 1979. At that point, it was parked, and it hasn’t… more»
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Cheap 1970 Lotus Europa Project
Somewhere in Pennsylvania, a 1970 Lotus Europa is sitting quite forlornly, a shadow of its former sporting self. Those graphics along the bottom of the door would suggest a previous owner was excited to own a mid-engined Lotus, perhaps… more»
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350 V8 Powered: 1988 Lotus Esprit SE
When considering that the Lotus Esprit is an attractive, mid-engine sports car built in the United Kingdom, most folks who stumbled upon this article probably wondered to themselves, “why does an article about a British sports car have a… more»
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Budget Exotic? 2001 Lotus Esprit V8
When it was new, the V8-powered Lotus Esprit was a relative bargain compared to other supercars of the era. Today, it still remains a very good deal on the collector car marketplace, often priced far lower than its contemporaries… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1980 Lotus Esprit
This 1980 Lotus Esprit is a half-finished project offered but what appears to be a restoration shop specializing in British vehicles. They’ve done some of the hard work, going so far as to separate the body from the chassis… more»
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Drivetrain Rebuilt: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Despite looking like it’s been put on blocks and forgotten, this 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo supposedly benefits from a recent engine rebuild and runs excellent with 66,000 miles. The Esprit Turbo was a respected high-performance car when new, offering… more»
