The Lotus Elan is a renowned name in the world of automobiles, encompassing two distinct ranges produced by Lotus Cars. The initial series of Lotus Elan vehicles was manufactured between 1962 and 1975, featuring a rear-wheel drive configuration. This range consisted of impressive two-seater sports cars including the Lotus Type 26 drop head coupé (DHC) marketed under various names like Elan 1500, Elan 1600, and Elan S2 (Series 2). Additionally, the Lotus Type 36 fixed head coupé (FHC) was available in the form of the Elan S3, Elan S4, and the high-performance Elan Sprint.
The second series of Lotus Elan automobiles was
