Readers’ Rides

May 10, 2023
1984 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo

Adding my Esprit collection to my garage. I have a running 1984 Esprit Turbo, white with red interior. Currently restoring a 1978 Esprit S1. I’ve given it a top end engine rebuild, refurbished the water pump, new cambelt and re-shimmed …

Jan 16, 2023
2007 Lotus Elise

Supercharged with lots of other mods

Nov 05, 2022
1969 Lotus Europa

As of Nov 2, 2022 our Europa has changed hands to another fellow racer. Raced in Production D #88 in the early 70’s, also some solo events. CASC 7541. NOT a road car. Restored in the late 80’s and vintage …

Jul 12, 2022
1969 Lotus Elan + 2

Wonderful reliable car. Won many awards at shows.

Jun 28, 2022
1964 Lotus Elan

My dancing partner, bought in 1982 Lake Wales, Fla. I did all the hub bearings, seals and new Sprint donuts. My daily driver for 10 years and 1984 SCCA Central Florida Region Solo II class A Street Prepared Champion.

Apr 23, 2022
1967 Lotus Elan S3 conv.

I have known this car since new. It had been parked in 1974. The plywood wheels make it easy to move around the shop. Back from body shop & progressing.

Aug 17, 2021
2007 Lotus Exige S

2007 Exige S. Canyon Red, carbon fiber roof. Just a big go cart! One of 9 Lotus I’ve owned over the years.

Aug 17, 2021
1991 Lotus Centaur 7

One of the earlier Reproduction Lotus 7 Kits. Unibody tub with fibreglass nose/hood, fenders and cowl. Designed to use a Mazda RX7 rotary engine.

Aug 17, 2021
1967 Lotus S1 Europa

Bought this from a TVR specialist in Pennsylvania knowing it needed a full restoration. Rare early series 1 car that there were less than 296 made. Restoration started by cutting the rusty frame that’s bonded to the body out the …

Aug 17, 2021
1974 Lotus Europa

Undergoing conversion to a CVAR vintage race car. The car has sat since 1981 most of that in Los Angeles.

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