Those who know French might call the Lotus Eclat the “Splinter” Lotus. One meaning for éclat is “splinter of wood.” Certainly, the basic design of the Eclat splintered the Lotus mold, as Colin Chapman ...

Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/OldSchool Restorations of N.Alabama on eBay Few people remember this, but the Eclat was launched specifically in an attempt to win the hearts of American buyers, as ...

“I’ve always enjoyed cars—and I enjoy being in love with my car,” journaled Jim Henson, father of the Muppets, in 1978. He was remarking on his new 1978 Lotus Éclat, which had Kermit the Frog eyes and ...

Today we're going old school with the source for a PCH ad; I dropped by Alameda's Lee Auto Supply (the last independent auto-parts store in the area and sponsors of the Park Street Car Show) and taped ...

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Jay Traugott has been writing about and testing cars for over a decade. His passion for everything with four wheels began when he saw "Back to the Future" as a kid. The DeLorean DMC-12 remains his ...

1.2L I-3 DOHC, MIVEC variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with 78HP (1) 1.3L I-4 gasoline direct injection, DOHC, Multiair variable valve control, intercooled turbo, premium unleaded, ...

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