Why Was The Lotus Elan Brilliant But Still A Total Flop?

Traditional Lotus' are often controversial but The Elan M100 is by many not even considered a real Lotus. There are three reasons that this car is forgotten in Lotus' history. Price, Driven Wheels and the success of the car that followed.. the Elise. In this video I test drive it and find out if it should be reassessed.

History Lesson: Why The Lotus Elan M100 Was NOT Killed By The Mazda MX-5
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History Lesson: Why The Lotus Elan M100 Was NOT Killed By The Mazda MX-5

Why I'm Selling The Best Car I've Ever Had For Just £12K - Lotus Elise S1
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Why I'm Selling The Best Car I've Ever Had For Just £12K - Lotus Elise S1

Lotus Elan (M100): the only Hethel's FWD - Davide Cironi (SUBS)
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Lotus Elan (M100): the only Hethel's FWD - Davide Cironi (SUBS)

Lotus Elan Sprint 30-year review. Why the Elan Sprint is one of the greatest sports cars of all time
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Lotus Elan Sprint 30-year review. Why the Elan Sprint is one of the greatest sports cars of all time

Ant Skilfully Restores A 1991 Lotus Elan M100 | Wheeler Dealers
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Ant Skilfully Restores A 1991 Lotus Elan M100 | Wheeler Dealers

The Journey Begins | Owning a Lotus Elan S2 | Part 1 | What Needs Fixing?
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The Journey Begins | Owning a Lotus Elan S2 | Part 1 | What Needs Fixing?

I Thought It Would Be Terrible… Was I Right? Marcos Mantara (1992)
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I Thought It Would Be Terrible… Was I Right? Marcos Mantara (1992)

Was the LOTUS ELAN M100 a Failure or Triumph? Brutally Honest Test Drive & Review!
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Was the LOTUS ELAN M100 a Failure or Triumph? Brutally Honest Test Drive & Review!

MotorWeek | Retro Review: '91 Lotus Elan
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MotorWeek | Retro Review: '91 Lotus Elan

One Of The Best Handling Cars Of All Time Is Ignored, Why?  Lotus Europa
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One Of The Best Handling Cars Of All Time Is Ignored, Why? Lotus Europa

Restoring A Lotus Elan To Its Former Glory | Wheeler Dealers
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Restoring A Lotus Elan To Its Former Glory | Wheeler Dealers

Forgotten British Sports Car! The Lotus Elan M100 - A Hidden Gem? (1991 SE Road Test)
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Forgotten British Sports Car! The Lotus Elan M100 - A Hidden Gem? (1991 SE Road Test)

The Lotus Elan, an unsuspecting giant killer
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The Lotus Elan, an unsuspecting giant killer

The 1996 Ghibli CUP Is Maserati's Most Special, Wondrous, Mad Thing
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The 1996 Ghibli CUP Is Maserati's Most Special, Wondrous, Mad Thing

Did JAPAN Build The Perfect BRITISH Sports Car?   Mazda MX5 Vs Lotus Elan
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Did JAPAN Build The Perfect BRITISH Sports Car? Mazda MX5 Vs Lotus Elan

Why the Greatest Sports Car is Terrible for Daily Driving
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Why the Greatest Sports Car is Terrible for Daily Driving

5 YEAR REVIEW! | LOTUS ELAN S2 M100 | Still Enjoying the Forgotten Lotus?
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5 YEAR REVIEW! | LOTUS ELAN S2 M100 | Still Enjoying the Forgotten Lotus?

Don't Make My Mistake: Why The 111S and NOT The 111R is the Perfect Lotus Elise
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Don't Make My Mistake: Why The 111S and NOT The 111R is the Perfect Lotus Elise

The Unexpected Craze For The World's Ugliest Car!  Alfa Romeo SZ
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The Unexpected Craze For The World's Ugliest Car! Alfa Romeo SZ

TWO YEAR REVIEW! | Owning a Lotus Elan S2 | Part 12
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TWO YEAR REVIEW! | Owning a Lotus Elan S2 | Part 12