The mid 1970s Lotus Elite has generally been an unloved classic, probably due both to Lotus legendary poor build quality (at the time) and its polarizing styling. Actually, it might not even be polarizing as I’ve never really heard… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1973 Lotus Europa
Seller Description: 1973 Big Valve Twin Cam project. Engine is free but I have not tried to start it. Doors don’t sag, chrome is excellent, twin tanks, seems complete. Windshield is delaminated from body on drivers side, paint is… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1970 Lotus Europa Project
Seller Description: Needs restored, has been partially prepped for auto crossing. Comes with spare head for the Renualt engine. Has DCOE Weber carb, header & custom exhaust. 8″ wide rims with BFG tires. No engine cover, sorry. My girlfriend… more»
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Stupid Fast: 1963 Lotus Seven Twin Cam
As some of you are aware, I’m the proud owner of a Blakely Hawk (it wants to be a Lotus Seven), but I’ve had a hard time deciding what exactly to do with it. Well, that was until I saw… more»
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Comes With History: 1966 Lotus Elan Coupe
Even if this were a non-historic 1966 Lotus Elan coupe being offered here on eBay at no reserve (!) it would be quite special. However, this car has a decorated competition history, comes with much of that history and… more»
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You Donated What?! Charitable Copart Classics
It’s been a while since we visited Copart’s classic selections, and I tend to like to add the “Donation” filter just to see what people have let go of that one of us might have snatched up. I understand… more»
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Green Beauty: 1969 Lotus Elan +2
One of my favorite automotive shapes of all time is the Lotus Elan +2. Most folks prefer the regular Elan, which is a convertible, but I love the lithe shape of the coupe. This beautiful example can be found… more»
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Time to Bloom? 1974 Lotus Elite 502
When the Elite was introduced in 1974 it was the most expensive 4 cylinder car on the planet. It’s fiberglass bodied with a steel chassis. The 501 was the base car, the 502 added AC and it the one… more»
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Only 511: 1976 Jensen GT
With low production numbers, and a lotus engine, these Jensen GT’s are a rare and unique sight to see. Similar to the Jensen-Healey convertible that some of us are familiar with seeing, the only real difference between the two… more»
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Needs a Twin Cam: 1966 Cortina GT
A few cars have popped up recently on craigslist in the rural township of Washington, Maine. They all seem to share the same garage space and are in need of restoration, but more interesting examples like this 1966 Cortina… more»
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Bogus Lotus: 1952/1962 Miller-Crosley-Lotus
I might have had a tough time figuring out what to call this car, but I’ll tell you what, I know I love it, whatever it is! Unusually for a vintage race car, it’s offered here on craigslist and is located… more»
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$6,495 Sweet Elite! 1974 Lotus Elite
This rare beauty is a 1974 Lotus Elite and it’s in Huntington Beach, California. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $6,495! Whether you like these cars or not, you have to agree that’s a… more»
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Clothes-Rack Special: 1979 Lotus Esprit
So, my wife and just bought a house. We tried to last year, but it ended up being a real bear of a project so we passed. This place we’re moving to is in much better condition, so there’s… more»
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It’s Time for: Classic Copart Finds!
It’s been a while since I binged on Copart finds, so I took a stroll through the online auctions to see what classics have been totaled, donated or otherwise left for dead in wrecking yards across the U.S.A. Let’s… more»
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Player’s Special: 1974 Lotus Europa
I’m not exactly sure why this Lotus is parked in what appears to be a gym, but the seller claims it has been in climate controlled storage for most of its life. I’m assuming it was storage somewhere other… more»
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A Strong Cup Of Tea: 1970 Lotus Europa V8
When thinking of a classic Lotus, we all want and imagine that Lotus having the DOHC Lotus engine that is all too familiar. But not every lotus had that wonderful twin cam engine. Some Europas came with a Renault… more»
