It’s not often that I feel compelled to see just how bad the interest rates are on getting a loan for a hobby car are, but this 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo almost compels me to do so. Wearing awesome… more»
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Jan 14, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Mid-Engine GT: 1972 Lotus Europa S2
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT sports car built in England by Lotus Cars. Several variants were built between 1966-75, including this Series 2 edition from 1972. It has been modified and is capable of producing upwards of… more»
Dec 9, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Corvette-Powered: 1978 Lotus Elite
I would wager better than 50 percent of the time, when we feature a Lotus Elite project, it’s the kind of car that’ stored in boxes rather than garage spaces. Rarely do they show up as survivors, or complete… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked For 30 Years! 1980 Lotus Esprit S2
Despite being an icon of British sports cars, this dusty 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 has been left in a garage for 30 years and based on the heavy coating of dust, three decades of storage is certainly believable. These… more»
Oct 30, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Touring Pack: 2005 Lotus Elise
“Simplify, then add lightness.” This was the design philosophy that Lotus founder, the late Colin Chapman, utilized with great success in both his racing and road cars. This philosophy lives on with the company he founded, and nowhere is… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Jim Clark Edition: 1991 Lotus Esprit
Being one of 20 certainly places a car in rare company, and this Jim Clark Edition Lotus Esprit is certainly an eye-grabbing specimen both for its limited production and color combination. As one of 20 commemorative cars made in… more»
Sep 22, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rare 2+2! 1982 Lotus Éclat S 2.2 Riviera
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»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Aug 22, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
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»
Aug 19, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Jul 31, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Jul 21, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Jul 17, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Jul 16, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
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»
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Jul 1, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
