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EburgE · 01-09-2006, 07:50 PM

There is a book that mentions the Lotus 23 was, in part, an inspiration for the Elise. I believe the Lotus 23 was built 1962-1966. I see some resemblence in the front fenders, headlights, grill and open cockpit.

Has anyone owned or driven a Lotus 23 who could comment about any similarities?

01-09-2006, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	Lotus 23 Drivers? There is a book that mentions the Lotus 23 was, in part, an inspiration for the Elise. I believe the Lotus 23 was built 1962-1966. I see some resemblence in the front fenders, headlights, grill and open cockpit. Has anyone owned or driven a Lotus 23 who could comment about any similarities?