The Lotus Elan Remains a Rare and Influential Beauty

Built from 1962 through 1975 and the first model to make Lotus profitable, the Elan helped later give shape to the ubiquitous Mazda Miata. Built from 1962 through 1975 and the first model to make Lotus profitable, the Elan helped later give shape to the ubiquitous Mazda Miata.