Automotive

In the world of small Bombas, there are few ones: The Porsche Cayman, the Audi TT, the Lotus Elise, the Alpine A110 and the... Alfa Romeo 4C. And the 4C is not the less interesting. With a body which reminds the most beautiful creations from the Sixties.

I drove an Elise - early early model - just after production began in 1996 and it was wonderful. Of course in the middle of England it's a different story than on SoCal freeways, and since I have the two Elans I just haven't migrated to the newer models.

Pretty cool: The Lotus Elise Was Named For Her. Now She Owns the Last One Made ()

But that’s extreme, …electric, maybe to extreme for me, Simplicity is the key😀 and for me there is probably only one car above Lotus Elise, Caterham. And still Lotus!!!

I can share with you my story with my version of this car, a Lotus Elan S2 from 1965. When I first saw the car, in January 2012, it was owned by a french guy in Annecy, but the car was registered in Switzerland. I told him I would buy it if he transfers t

I can share with you my story with my version of this car, a Lotus Elan S2 from 1965. When I first saw the car, in January 2012, it was owned by a french guy in Annecy, but the car was registered in Switzerland. I told him I would buy it if he transfers t

At that time, I had the Caterham and the black Elise in the background. Two very practical cars 😀. Both are gone now, few toys since but nothing fun in the garage right now. Best, E.

It will be time to give it a try, next time... Best, Nicolas

(Hethel, UK – 6 July 2021) – The Emira is an all-new mid-engined premium sports car that perfectly embodies the ongoing transformation of the Lotus business and brand. It features all the hallmarks that the automotive world has come to expect from a Lotus

These are all from my personal ownership (or else I repaired them) ... and I suppose alphabetical order is as good as any, so let's start with CITROEN The Yellow van originally built in Argentina, later moved to the states and restored by a guy in Chicago