The Elan is a milestone Lotus. But the Lotus Elan +2, in the foreground, is an even prettier car, and it sits four, well almost.
Birmingham, AL • May 19-27, 2012
There was little difference between early Lotus street and racecars. They drifted away from that in the 1980s and 1990s, but with the Elise and Exige, that philosophy returnedSeldom are the two generations of Lotus Cortinas seen togetherPower to weight ratio is what the Europa is all about. Even with the Renault engine, it was quick. With the twin-cam, it was fast!This event is very welcoming to quasi-Lotus cars, like the Westfield and Catherham, but this is a REAL Lotus 11
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