No matter what the car, it’s exciting to think about uncovering any vehicle that’s been hidden away in a garage for years. Based on the description, it sounds like the seller discovered not one, but two Lotus Elites in… more»
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Waiting To Be Restored: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
This 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 is described as a long dormant project that’s been sitting in the seller’s barn for 20 years waiting for its shot at restoration. It reminds me of the very real possibility of acquiring a… more»
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Lagoon Lotus: 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam
As other writers have noted lately, we seem to see batches of similar cars turn up at Barn Finds. Lately, it’s been two vehicles that have very little to do with each other, Ford Broncos and Lotus Europas. This… more»
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Breadvan Bargain? Two Lotus Europas For $5k
Pretty cool “breadvans”, aren’t they? I’ve heard that term used often to describe Lotus Europas; it refers to the rear sail panels of early cars like these two listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace. The seller is asking… more»
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Rust-Free Brit: 1970 Lotus Elan S4 Convertible
A life spent in a warm and dry climate means that this 1970 Lotus Elan S4 is a rust-free survivor. It is an essentially clean and tidy car that could easily be driven and enjoyed immediately. It does have… more»
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Soft Restoration? 1973 Lotus Europa Special
This 1973 Lotus Europa Special is a running project purchased by the seller from the son of the original owner. Originally Lagoon Blue in color, it comes with a non-matching but correct twin-cam engine that runs, paired to a… more»
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Ready To Run! 1970 Lotus Europa S2
This 1970 Lotus Europa S2 has led a recent life on the track and is advertised as being one of the only race-ready Europas in the USA. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located on the… more»
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Rare Right-Hand Drive: 1967 Lotus Elan
There is some truth to the saying that, “The British car business ain’t what it used to be!” And that is true as so many great British marques are either completely gone or owned by foreign entities. One exception… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Project
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
