2005 lotus exige

The Esprit is 50. Helped by dedicated owners and the people who created it, we tell the story of the Lotus that dared to be different

More exotic than an Italian and faster than a German? James Walshe says the Esprit’s time has come!

Jasmine Davies’ love of Nineties classics has evolved into a business – now she can’t wait to show her Mazda Eunos off on the track and at car shows

Joe Royce has owned various classics over the years but his A35 van has more than earned its place in his life after much blood, sweat and tears – and is proving to be a faithful companion

BMW M135 £43,740 OTR/£54,050 as tested/£602 pcm WHY IT’S HERE: It’s about time BMW had a hot hatch worthy of the M badge again DRIVER: jethro bovingdon THE M135 LEFT ME QUITE unexpectedly. It was plan

Much more pleasant driving position than Esprit ...