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Roadster Comparison – Lotus Elan, Mazda MX-5

By adam ⋅ January 28, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

After thriving during the sixties, the small roadster market faded away as the late seventies approached, bringing with them stricter safety and emissions regulations in the wake of the oil crisis. This crippled the all important North American market and saw the demise of long time British favourites like the MGB, Triumph Spitfire and the [...]

Road test- Lotus Elan Sprint

By adam ⋅ December 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Since its introduction in 1962 the Lotus Elan has garnered universal praise for its adherence to the Chapman ethos- ‘Just add lightness.’ Here, Adam Davis delves into this spirit with an example of the most developed Elan of all- the Sprint.

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