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Title: Solved - NEH 1866: Lotus Metier
Post by: Carnut on June 04, 2012, 03:31:51 PM
Identify this car fully and correctly for 1 point:

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Title: Re: NEH 1866
Post by: Carnut on June 19, 2012, 05:34:34 AM
On the  move...
Title: Re: NEH 1866
Post by: Craig Gillingham on June 19, 2012, 05:49:23 AM
I know this one. It's the prototype for the Lotus 2+2 Elan, called the Lotus Metier. It's easy to pick as it has the earlier Elan tail lights and wheels, on a 2+2 body.
Title: Re: NEH 1866
Post by: Carnut on June 19, 2012, 05:56:40 AM
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on June 19, 2012, 05:49:23 AM
I know this one. It's the prototype for the Lotus 2+2 Elan, called the Lotus Metier. It's easy to pick as it has the earlier Elan tail lights and wheels, on a 2+2 body.

Yes.  I never thought this one would reach the Experts!
Here's a front view showing other differences from the final production model:

Title: Re: Solved - NEH 1866: Lotus Metier
Post by: Craig Gillingham on June 19, 2012, 06:06:24 AM
There's something about the 60's Lotus road cars and racing cars that they got right. I don't know what happened in the Lotus design office during the 70's.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 1866: Lotus Metier
Post by: Carnut on June 19, 2012, 06:28:41 AM
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on June 19, 2012, 06:06:24 AM
There's something about the 60's Lotus road cars and racing cars that they got right. I don't know what happened in the Lotus design office during the 70's.

And what's more, they're great to drive!
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 1866: Lotus Metier
Post by: Craig Gillingham on June 19, 2012, 06:35:06 AM
I live in hope of owning a MK1 Elite one day, personally, I think one of the prettiest cars built. Here's a sample of the Lotus design office during the 70's.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 1866: Lotus Metier
Post by: Carnut on June 19, 2012, 07:35:40 AM
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on June 19, 2012, 06:35:06 AM
I live in hope of owning a MK1 Elite one day, personally, I think one of the prettiest cars built. Here's a sample of the Lotus design office during the 70's.

They are indeed beautiful, although somewhat crude and cramped inside..
And EXPENSIVE!