As I am going through the process of getting my newly acquired Europa TC (
It's Almost Here! ) registered, it became necessary to have someone confirm the VIN by direct inspection. This "forced" me to drive it today to get it to AAA, so they could perform the service and also fill out and submit the appropriate paperwork.
AAA is about 22 miles from my home and while I was out I also went to the store and the gym.
Driving the car for such a distance really gave me a good base to form a driving impression. And what an impression!. The seats are downright comfortable, the steering precise, the power excellent, the handling sublime. This impression comes a few days after I spent all day driving a 2005 Elise (
PALS Event - Longwood Gardens June 20 ) - (Storm Titanium, belongs to my brother).
It is amazing how similar the cars are in concept and feel while separated by over 30 years.
The Europa is now my favorite Lotus to drive, well second, behind the Type 69, uh, maybe third behind the Type 61. First among road cars anyway.