LOTUS LIGHTWEIGHTS
Matt Bell on 23rd December 2019
We take a look at the significant early Lotus models that reflect lightness and ask, does less mean more when it comes to market values?
Lotus Elan
MARKET TRENDS – LOTUS SPORTS CARS
Matt Bell on 11th April 2019
In this Market Trends we take a look at three sports cars from Lotus; the FWD Elan M100, Esprit V8 and Excel...
LOTUS DESIGNER’S COLLECTION DONATED
Matt Bell on 16th November 2018
A personal collection of drawings and documents by Lotus sports car designer and inventor Ron Hickman has been donated to the National Motor Museum Trust at Beaulieu.
ROAD TEST – LOTUS ELAN S3
Matt Bell on 6th November 2018
The Lotus Elan has gone on to become a legendary sports car with it being the first Lotus to utilise a backbone type chassis and GRP bodywork. It was also Lotus’s first commercial success, in terms of sales it was quite advanced for its time. We take a look at how it fairs today.
LOTUS TURNS 70!
Matt Bell on 2nd October 2018
Lotus’ official 70th anniversary celebration played host to the largest ever gathering of Lotus cars on September 29, with 1600 cars returning home to the firm's Hethel base in Norfolk.
MARKET TRENDS – INNOVATIVE LOTUS
Glenn Rowswell on 11th September 2018
The Elise is probably the most significant car in Lotuses history. It was the car that, should it never have arrived, Lotus might not have existed today...
MARKET TRENDS – AFFORDABLE LOTUSES
Glenn Rowswell on 5th March 2018
The pool of four figure Lotuses is fast shrinking. Enamoured by their handling and style, the market is embracing the Elite, Excel, M100 Elan and Elise like never before. Get in before it’s too late!