Lotus Elite

Dec 21, 2023  •  For Sale  •  32 Comments

Forty Years Hidden: 1974 Lotus Elite

Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was an interesting fellow.  Obsessed with racing, Chapman’s creations won races in everything from amateur hill climbs to Formula One.  His design principle was simple: the lighter the better.   Sometimes too light… more»

Mar 12, 2022  •  For Sale  •  6 Comments

Same Family 40+ Years: 1974 Lotus Elite

Looking to move up-market, Lotus Cars produced the Lotus Elite between 1974-82. It was considerably larger than its predecessor, the Elan Plus 2, and had 4-passenger seating. The Elite had a fiberglass “shooting brake” body style with a big… more»

Jan 31, 2022  •  For Sale  •  26 Comments

Styling Stunner? 1975 Lotus Elite

Lotus likes model names that start with the letter “E”. There’s the Elan, Europa, Esprit and now, the Elite. I say now because I haven’t encountered one before but they’ve been around for a good number of years. This… more»

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