Look at these cars. All of them are feature vehicles on AutoHunter or ClassicCars.com. There is something that ties them all together? Can you put your finger on it? Hint: It’s not the color. Answer in the comments section below. And, while you’re at it, can you identify what each car is and the year? Remember, you can click on each vehicle image to discover the answer to the latter, but it won’t give you any hint on what ties all these vehicles together. Click on each image to reveal each car. If you’re inclined for more ClassicCars.com Journal amusement, it can be found HERE. And, if you’r ..read more

Some cars just have that certain something that sets the tone for the future. Maybe it’s styling, or the headlight design, or which wheels drive the vehicle. I think the Citroen DS is a great example of this, but so is the 1983 Audi 100. Yet neither of those two cars were discussed by “Jalopy Jeff” Sutton, Derek Sheikhi, and I in the below episode of the Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com. In fact, when we planned the topic, we allowed a wide berth on what “influential” really means, which is the beauty of how we arrived at the cars we chose. Other discussions include news on the just ..read more

The world-famous Goodwood Festival of Speed is coming up in July, and the 30th incarnation of this British event is slated to feature history, new introductions, celebrations, concours, and even a nod to the future of transportation. Yet though it’s worth celebrating 30 years of the Festival of Speed, the theme of the 2023 event is Goodwood 75, as it’s the 75th anniversary since Goodwood Motor Circuit first opened its doors. The Supercar and First Glance Paddock will offer glimpses of “some of the most innovative and anticipated vehicles from across the automotive industry” with over 100 worl ..read more

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this restored 1960 Lotus 18 Formula Junior, an open-wheel race car that has competed on tracks across North America. Power is provided by a rebuilt Cosworth-Ford 105E 1100cc four-cylinder paired with a rebuilt six-speed manual transaxle. Features include wraparound windshield, wobbly-web wheels, safety harness. Finished in two-tone green and yellow, this Lotus is offered with documentation, dyno sheet, spare parts, the original Renault gearbox, receipts and bill of sale. The fiberglass body was re ..read more

If I’m correct, the average American male is 5’9”, the average woman being  5’4”. If you’re taller than the former or simply overweight, it’s possible you may not  fit in a Lotus Elise. The company has had its ups and downs but, during those moments, no one could ever accuse Lotus of following the herd. While the Millennium found Lotus working with other manufacturers in order to survive, its incarnation would have founder Colin Chapman saluting the Elise if he were alive. For that reason, the Pick of the Day is 2005 Lotus Elise listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Tempe ..read more

Emma Peel was the best part of “The Avengers” and I am not referring to the Marvel Universe but rather the British TV series. Diana Rigg was perfectly cast for Emma Peel and, starting in Series 5, she rolled in an early production 1966 Lotus Elan S3 Drophead Coupé (registration number SJH 499D). For classic TV fans and automotive enthusiasts alike, its available for sale by Silverstone Auctions at its Race Retro Classic and Competition Car Sale 2023. Emma Peel and her Lotus Elan (Image courtesy of ABC Television) “The car is often described as an S3-SE but is, in fact, a high-spec standard pre ..read more

I dream of driving the Cannonball Run. I blame my desire to participate in this highly illegal road race on repeated viewing of the Burt Reynold’s movie, The Cannonball Run, as it seemed to be on perpetual repeat on HBO when I was a kid. Bucket-list items based on movies starring Dom DeLuise and Roger Moore seem like a poor choice, but my life is littered with interesting decisions that might not benefit me or anyone. Smoking is one of those decisions; so is rooting for the Arizona Cardinals. 1977 Lotus Eclat However, if I did participate in one, my driving style would not set any unofficial r ..read more

In more news about how the world is ending, Lotus — yes, the lightweight sports car company — has unveiled an SUV called the Eletre. Billed as both the first hypercar-SUV and an all-electric lifestyle vehicle, the Eletre will be available in three trim levels (Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R) with two EV powertrains (450 kW/603 horsepower or 675 kW/905 horses). In addition, the Eletre will feature Lotus Hyper OS, a new operating system for both driver and passengers. In other words, Lotus has put the Italians and Germans and anyone else on notice: the Eletre R is the word’s fastest dual-motor pu ..read more

Do you know what is the world’s most powerful production car? It’s a Lotus … what? Indeed, that little company that has struggled since the Esprit was rendered obsolete produces the Evija, an all-electric hypercar with almost 2,000 horsepower. If that’s not enough of a selling point, then perhaps you should consider the Evija Fittipaldi for true limited-edition distinction. Truth be told, the Evija has been planned to be limited to 130 units, but people of distinction demand more, and Lotus has delivered the goods with a special model to commemorate 50 years since Emerson Fittipaldi helped Tea ..read more

            Sports cars are like a good pair of blue jeans – they never go out of style. Sure, the technologies and stats may change, but dramatically styled vehicles with the power and handling to make the most mundane drives enjoyable and blasting through challenging curves an unforgettable experience have been a constant in the automotive marketplace for decades. That popularity is one of the reasons why there are so many different ways of connecting enthusiasts with the cars they seek. Looking for a fun two-seater with a manual transmi ..read more