One for the Lotus fans.

Housey · 6 Dec 2008 at 19:12

http://magazines.drivers-republic.com/driversrepublic/lightyears031/?fm=2

Another interesting article, DR is getting better now, though it needed to.

LizardKing · 6 Dec 2008 at 20:32

Thanks for the link

Though i found the history of Hethel more interesting than the 2-Eleven review but thats just me

Housey · 6 Dec 2008 at 20:38

I know what you mean. It's a car I should really like but it simply leaves me looking at it and wondering why i don't want to go out and buy one. Massively capable but it simply doesn't get me that excited. All very odd really.

merlin · 6 Dec 2008 at 20:58

Why do all Lotus cars begin with E?

Housey · 6 Dec 2008 at 21:02

Lotus 7

But not sure really, probably just 'marketing' stuff.

andi · 6 Dec 2008 at 21:47

Very interesting, thanks. I agree about the 2-Eleven, doesn't excite me that much. I imagine I'd change my mind if I got to drive one

The history part was fascinating too, 588 men lost by that one bomber group is staggering..

DrDee · 6 Dec 2008 at 21:57

The lack of roof means its not really a road car for over here in the UK, certainly isn't a realistic/viable car for me any time soon, just a track day toy.

kaiowas · 6 Dec 2008 at 23:34

merlin said:
Why do all Lotus cars begin with E?

Nowadays it's purely for historical reasons, no-one really knows the original reason (if there was one) as far as I know.

What they say about the track still isn't far off the truth though, there are some points where you can stand against a knee height bit of armco with cars going past just the other side, always good fun when Classic bring the toys over for a run.