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

‘IT LOOKS A bit like a Facellia. That’s shrunk a bit.’ Cue derisive chortling from editor James Elliott. And fair enough. But there’s something distinctly, well, European about this engaging little ca

Tom Karen’s era-defining style meets a classic that’s perfect for even the smallest of garages. But what are the pitfalls to avoid when buying?

Fancy a new set of wheels? Here’s our pick of the cars that are up for grabs in Anglia Car Auctions’ June sale – all of which can all be bagged for less than £10k

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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