As if one Lotus was not trouble enough, here’s a guy with three of the most under-doggy 1970s Lotus cars ever created. On craigslist are this set of Elites – two 1974s and one 1976. The package deal is… more»
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Low Miles, Very Original: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
When I was a kid, my dream car was a Lotus Esprit. The “wedge” shape was propagating all over the place, design-wise. Triumph’s TR7, the Countach, the Lancia Stratos, any number of Maseratis, the Pantera…. The wedge was “it”…. more»
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Diamond in the Rough: 1970 Lotus Elan +2 Project
The two-seat Lotus Elan – conceived by Colin Chapman – was a thrilling car when it was introduced in 1962. A lightweight fiberglass body with a twin cam engine developed by Harry Mundy (of Facel fame), the Elan could… more»
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Untouched Find: 1970 Lotus Elan Plus 2
In the era of increased safety, large EVs, and complex hybrid cars, there was a time when lightness was key for several manufacturers. Especially for those in the UK and Europe where ‘specials’ were built in the simplest way,… more»
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Chasing the Magic: 1969 Lotus Elan
When Colin Chapman designed and built the Lotus Elan it was doubtful that he understood just how legendary these cars would become. While not especially fast in a straight line, the handling was described as otherworldly. While many people… more»
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Add Lightness: 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130
I am not generally a fan of yellow cars, but on a Lotus, it just looks so right. Case in point: this 1971 Elan +2S 130 located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. This incredible specimen is listed here on eBay; at… more»
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Field of Dreams: $300 1970 Lotus Elan
Sometimes, what’s in the background is more interesting (or at least, just as interesting) as the car itself. In the case of this very sad 1970 Lotus Elan, it seems to be one of several sports cars languishing in… more»
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Rebuild Project: 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo
The classic Lotus Esprit is just one of those cars that stops me in my tracks whenever I see one. It’s so much lower and wedge-ier than you expect, even knowing full well that you have to be a… more»
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Are You Brave Enough? 1972 Lotus Europa Project
This is a 1972 Lotus Europa project. The car is not drivable as it currently does not have an engine and is completely disassembled. The owner says all the parts are there with the exception of an engine. The… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Lotus Elan S/E
UPDATE – We have added a video of the engine running and a photo of the engine number below. We can also confirm that the original top, side bows, and tonneau are with the car. A replacement top is… more»
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Turbocharged Driver: 1985 Lotus Esprit
This 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo has been nicely refreshed by its current owner who has seemingly done the work necessary to bring it back to reliable running condition. Now, it only has 63,000 miles on the clock but common… more»
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Rarely Seen Roadster: 1991 Lotus Elan M100
Here’s a car plenty of us remember but don’t see much of anymore: the 1991 Lotus Elan M100. This modern classic roadster epitomized the lightweight recipe Colin Chapman made a priority on the earliest Lotus road cars, but with… more»
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Back to Black: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Say hello to trouble. This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo is located in Hixson, Tennessee, and is advertised here on eBay. $24,900 takes it home, though this isn’t the kind of car you’d introduce to your mother.
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Needs Finishing: 1974 Lotus Europa
Many people have discussed the late Colin Chapman’s design philosophy of “simplify, then add lightness.” While it brought him significant motorsport success, it also led to a situation where some drivers refused to slip behind the wheels of his… more»
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155 hp DOHC! 1974 Lotus Elite Type 75
In 1974, Lotus Cars was looking to change up its image and created a 4-seat sports/touring auto called the Elite Type 75 (later replaced by the Type 83). These cars were produced through 1982 and are not a common… more»
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Black Beauty: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
When I was 14, most days I’d walk home from school. We lived just a little too close for bus service, which meant that it was just under two miles each way. But I always looked forward to the… more»
