While I’ve never been much of a Lotus man, I do believe the Elite, like this 1962 example here on eBay with bids over $20K and the reserve unmet, are among the prettiest cars Colin Chapman ever conceived. They… more»
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1967 Lotus Elan: Ripe For Restoration
There are some cars you look at and say, “That’s an honest vehicle that deserves to be brought back.” We all know it – there are other vehicles, no matter our personal connection to them, that are too far… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1973 Lotus Elan 2+2
I’d love to own a Lotus Elan! Heck, I would even take a 2+2 just to get to experience the bliss of driving one of these lightweights through the twisties. The cost of admission can be a little high though,… more»
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1980 Lotus Eclat: Euro Bits
Throw yellow paint on a wedge-shaped sports car and it’s bound to catch my eye. This 1980 Lotus Eclat here on eBay with a starting bid of $4,500 is the European-market version, which gives it more power thanks to a… more»
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1971 Lotus Europe: The Anti-Project
Europas pop up on Barn Finds a fair amount, and usually in project car form. Credit the fact that these vehicles do not have tremendously high values on the open market and restoring anything of this vintage with British… more»
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Plus Sized Project: 1972 Lotus Elan +2
The purchase of an unfinished project car can be risky. Parts may have gone missing so it is hard to know what all is included in the sale. Plus, without previous experience or some very detailed shop manuals, reassembly… more»
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$1000 Lotus Europa Project
It must have been a heart breaking day for the owner of this 1970 Lotus Europa when their barn caught fire and burned down. For one reason or another, they had separated the car’s drivetrain and frontend from the… more»
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1970 Lotus Europa: Barn Racer
The Lotus Europa may not be the most handsome car, but when it’s sitting on a set of Minilites at the track, all awkwardness is forgotten. This one is going to need some work before that’s happening though. A… more»
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Kamm-Tail Project: 1974 Lotus Elite
Have any of you been bitten by the cheap project car bug? I’m sure you have. The symptoms are as follows: low purchase price, famous nameplate, potentially great handling, polarizing design, and finally, the belief you can correct all… more»
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Exotic Ruin: 1977 Lotus Esprit
It’s a sad day when a former exotic lies torn apart and broken in a dimly lit garage. Even if it comes from an era that wasn’t exactly a bright spot for performance automobiles, it always makes me cringe… more»
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Ugly Duckling: 1971 Lotus Europa S2
The Europa really is the ugly duckling of the Lotus family, but even if it isn’t the prettiest of the bunch, it still offered all the great handling one would expect from a Colin Chapman creation. If you can get… more»
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1971 Lotus Europa: Worth Saving?
Some cars are worth saving and others, not so much. I will let you be the judge here, but I think this 1971 Lotus Europa at least deserves some consideration. The seller’s vague listing and bad photos make this one a gamble,… more»
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Impractical Beauty: 1974 Lotus Seven
The Lotus Seven is one of those special cars. It isn’t practical, it isn’t a good daily driver, and it isn’t the most attractive machine ever built. Yet with all its problems, it can simply be described as brilliant…. more»
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Super Saloon: 1974 Lotus Elite
We have featured a few Eclats in the past, but never the car on which it was based. So when Robert J. sent in this Elite, we couldn’t resist. It may not be as beautiful or desirable as earlier cars,… more»
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1970 Lotus Europa Project
The Lotus Europa may look more pickup than supercar, but all is forgiven once you get behind the wheel. It was intended to be a replacement for the driver focused Seven, so low-weight and perfect balance were necessities. This… more»
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1966 Lotus Cortina Survivor
Before the M3, there was the Lotus Cortina. It was one of the first high-performance sports sedans built for racing and it predated the M3 by 22 years. Most were used on the track, but somehow this particular MK1… more»
