Lotus

UK Supercar! 1980 Lotus Esprit S2

Barn-bound for 30 years, this still futuristic-looking 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 seeks a new owner with the energy and resources to put this British-built supercar back on the road. The mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive two-seater gave drivers a nimble, handling-centric driving… more»

Twin Cam! 1973 Lotus Europa

I remember the first time I ever saw a Lotus Europa in person. It was at an RAF base where my family had gone for an air show. I swooned over the Lotus (it was a black JPS twin-cam… more»

Driver Quality Supercar: 1988 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo

This 1988 Lotus Esprit SE was reportedly purchased from the single longtime owner in 2012 with just 23,000 miles on the clock. Since then, it has been in the care of one family, so it hasn’t changed hands much… more»

30 Years Stored! 1965 Lotus Elan

The Lotus Elan is a delight to drive (if you’re small enough of stature) and is known to be the driving experience Mazda engineers chose to emulate when they created the Miata. This one has been stationary for a… more»

Not-Yet-Submersible 1977 Lotus Esprit Project

When someone asks you, “what’s the greatest Bond car of all time,” what is your answer? DB5, probably. Certainly the most iconic. Maybe the 2000GT for the people who want to dig deeper into the history. There was only… more»

Unlikely EV Conversion: 1980 Lotus Eclat

This 1980 Lotus Eclat is either a let-down or a seriously captivating project depending on your view of classics being converted to electric vehicles. But no matter your preference, this one is like all other old Lotuses in that… more»

Big Valve Head: 1974 Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa tends to appear fairly often as a project car, and usually the long-stagnant examples are fairly rough. This Europa is closer to an ideal middle ground of being a car that was running not too long… more»

Back Lot Find: 1970 Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT car built by the British company Lotus Cars between 1966-75. While the mid-engine concept was great for Grand Prix racing, it had not yet gained acceptance for street use and the Europa… more»

White on White Supercar: 1991 Lotus Esprit SE

I’m not a big Pretty Woman fan (and what red blooded male would admit that he is?), but I’ll always applaud the producers for putting Richard Gere in a Lotus Esprit rather than the typical Porsche 911 or C4… more»

World Championship Edition: 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS

When it comes to collector cars, provenance is a big deal, but oftentimes a lack of it can be forgiven if the car in question is rare enough. In the case of this 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 John Player… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1973 Lotus Elan

Is the Miata too big and reliable for your taste? Would you prefer to have a toolbag with you at all times and get to know the stereotype of English engineering? Do you want to have better steering than… more»

Big Valve Twincam: 1973 Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa was introduced in 1966 with the end goal to make a cheap, simple, and relatively reliable mid-engined sports car for the masses. At the time, this was a wild and unrealistic goal, as most cars that… more»

Ultra Rare Barn Find: 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5

This is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5, proudly wearing the original black and metal flake gold that marks it as a John Player Special. At 10:06 on the morning of the 5th of September, 2001, as it rested… more»

Recently Uncovered: 1969 Lotus Europa

Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious. Here’s hoping that this isn’t the case for the new owner of this 1969 Europa, available here on Facebook Marketplace in Monroeville, New Jersey. Many thanks to Dawson Hittle for the tip!

Cheap? 1972 Lotus Europa S2

This is an interesting one, and not so much because it’s a 1972 Lotus Europa S2. There’s a small story here, and the consequence of it is something for consideration. This Lotus is located in Hawthorne, California and is… more»

Long-Term Storage: 1974 Lotus Elite

The Type 75 Lotus Elite shooting brake and its fastback variant, the Eclat, were released in 1974 as a replacement for the Elan 2+2. Like their predecessors, the Elite and Eclat had a fiberglass body mounted on a steel… more»

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