Lotus Elite

The Lotus Elite name has been used for two production vehicles and one concept vehicle developed and manufactured by British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars. The first generation Elite Type 14 was produced from 1957 until 1963 and the second generation model from 1974 until 1982. The Elite name was also applied to a concept vehicle unveiled in 2010.
The first generation of the Elite or Lotus Type 14 was a lightweight two-seater coupé produced from 1957 until 1963.
The car debuted at the 1957 London Motor Car Show, Earls Court, bearing chassis number 1006. The Elite had spent a year in development, aided by "carefully selected racing customers" before going on sale....