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Lotus Elan 1500

1962 – 1973

The Lotus Elan is the name of two distinct series of automobiles manufactured by Lotus Cars. The initial series was crafted between 1962 and 1975 and was rear-wheel drive, while the subsequent series was produced from 1989 to 1995 and featured front-wheel drive. During the first range's production period (1962–1975), the Lotus Elan lineup consisted of two-seater sports cars. This included the Lotus Type 26 drop head coupé (DHC) which was marketed under various names such as Elan 1500, Elan 1600, and Elan S2 (Series 2). Another model in this series was the Lotus Type 36 fixed head coupé (FHC), which was sold as the Elan S3, Elan S4, and finally, a high-performance variant known as the Elan Sprint. Key Points: 1. Two distinct ranges of Lotus Elan automobiles were produced by Lotus Cars, with the first series running from 1962 to 1975 and featuring rear-wheel drive, while the second series was produced between 1989 and 1995 with front-wheel drive. 2. The initial series included iconic two-seater sports cars, such as the Lotus Type 26 DHC marketed under different names like Elan 1500, Elan 1600, and Elan S2. 3. The Lotus Type 36 FHC was part of the first range and was available as the El