stuny Posted June 15, 2024 Share #21981 Posted June 15, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) Elite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ivan Goriup Posted June 15, 2024 Share #21982 Posted June 15, 2024 4 hours ago, stuny said: Elite That's the one, a 1958 Lotus Elite Type 14. As most of you probably know, Lotus made 2 Elite models, the 1st generation, introduced on 1957 and the ( in my opinion quite ugly four-seater )Type 75/83 brought out in 1974, and produced until about 1983. Wonderful little car, the first gen. model, but ungodly uncomfortable for a large & bulky individual like me. I lived in Chicago at the time and arranged with Victor Motors in Evanston for an extended weekend test-drive of one, but I never could get past the problem of one of my size 13 feet covering two pedals, no matter how hard I tried to get around this, nor what type of shoes I wore....in addition to my arse being too wide for the seats. The interior was simply too small & tight for me to drive it safely, enjoyably & effectively. When I mentioned the underside of the open 'bonnet' as an important clue, I meant that in my opinion it was quite obvious that it is made from fiberglass, whereas all the guesses except the Alpine mentioned all-metal cars. The Lotus Elite was one of the very first steel X-frame / fiberglass body efforts. Your turn Stuart. V-Lux-114 JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=5348320'>More sharing options...
Ivan Goriup Posted June 15, 2024 Share #21983 Posted June 15, 2024 ........and another image of a recently restored Elite, this one a Concours winner Beautiful little cars, and I shall be eternally sorry I did not get to enjoy what I'm certain would have been a long-term relationship with the silver / blue 'demo' I owned for a few days. M240-P / 35mm Summilux FLE JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=5348359'>More sharing options...
NigelG Posted June 15, 2024 Share #21984 Posted June 15, 2024 9 minutes ago, Ivan Goriup said: but ungodly uncomfortable for a large & bulky individual like me Sounds like you forgot to “add lightness” as per Mr Chapman’s ethos 😉 Too small/cramped for a lot of people I think but very lovely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted June 15, 2024 Share #21985 Posted June 15, 2024 The second gen 4 seat Elite was Lotus moving up market from the Elan / Europa era. I miss the little Europa TC, but I seriously doubt I could enter/exit one nowadays 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 15, 2024 Share #21986 Posted June 15, 2024 7 hours ago, Ivan Goriup said: That's the one, a 1958 Lotus Elite Type 14. As most of you probably know, Lotus made 2 Elite models, the 1st generation, introduced on 1957 and the ( in my opinion quite ugly four-seater )Type 75/83 brought out in 1974, and produced until about 1983. Wonderful little car, the first gen. model, but ungodly uncomfortable for a large & bulky individual like me. I lived in Chicago at the time and arranged with Victor Motors in Evanston for an extended weekend test-drive of one, but I never could get past the problem of one of my size 13 feet covering two pedals, no matter how hard I tried to get around this, nor what type of shoes I wore....in addition to my arse being too wide for the seats. The interior was simply too small & tight for me to drive it safely, enjoyably & effectively. When I mentioned the underside of the open 'bonnet' as an important clue, I meant that in my opinion it was quite obvious that it is made from fiberglass, whereas all the guesses except the Alpine mentioned all-metal cars. The Lotus Elite was one of the very first steel X-frame / fiberglass body efforts. Your turn Stuart. V-Lux-114 JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 hours ago, Ivan Goriup said: ........and another image of a recently restored Elite, this one a Concours winner Beautiful little cars, and I shall be eternally sorry I did not get to enjoy what I'm certain would have been a long-term relationship with the silver / blue 'demo' I owned for a few days. M240-P / 35mm Summilux FLE JZG They are truly lovely. The last one Saw waist November 2022 in theLane Auto Museum outside of Nashville. Nice to see an AH 100/4 and a Europa in your photos. I'll post something later today. BTW: Exactly what Caddy was the previous mystery car? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 15, 2024 Share #21987 Posted June 15, 2024 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Elite Type 14. Wilson PS Sorry missed the next page Edited June 15, 2024 by wlaidlaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Goriup Posted June 15, 2024 Share #21988 Posted June 15, 2024 3 hours ago, stuny said: They are truly lovely. The last one Saw waist November 2022 in theLane Auto Museum outside of Nashville. Nice to see an AH 100/4 and a Europa in your photos. I'll post something later today. BTW: Exactly what Caddy was the previous mystery car? I think after initial doubts that the year might not be exactly correct, Philip agreed that it was indeed a 1966 DeVille Convertible. JZG 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21989 Posted June 16, 2024 For the third red car in a row, let's try this one. All the usuals: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=5354602'>More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21990 Posted June 16, 2024 Hello Stuart, Could this be a 1940's or 1950's English car? Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21991 Posted June 16, 2024 1930 Alfa 6C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21992 Posted June 16, 2024 MGA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21993 Posted June 16, 2024 Aston Martin Inter from around 1934? Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkin Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21994 Posted June 16, 2024 "T" series MG from the 1930s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21995 Posted June 16, 2024 1 minute ago, Perkin said: "T" series MG from the 1930s That's my thought, too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkin Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21996 Posted June 16, 2024 I am now thinking J2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21997 Posted June 16, 2024 Perkin & Michaelarecorrect,so far. Weneedjust abit more before I add another image that will give it away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 16, 2024 Share #21998 Posted June 16, 2024 A second crop: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=5356866'>More sharing options...
Perkin Posted June 17, 2024 Share #21999 Posted June 17, 2024 Supercharged? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indeepthought Posted June 17, 2024 Share #22000 Posted June 17, 2024 1934 MG N Special 🫰🏼 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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