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 ...

The situation at Lotus's Hethel, UK, headquarters is hopefully a lot healthier than it was a year ago, and every night we say a little prayer that something can be worked out to save what is perhaps ...

It’s not a model that we saw very often in the U.S., which makes the appearance of this 1977 Lotus Éclat project car in the Hemmings Classifieds all the more unusual. The Type 76 Éclat and the closely ...

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 ...

Established in 1952, Lotus has produced quite a few iconic sports cars over the years. Highlights include the Seven, Elan, Esprit, and Elise. But while these rigs get a lot of love today, others don't ...

Today's Nice Price or No Dice Éclat is a Lotus you might have long forgotten, or perhaps never knew existed in the first place. Let's find out what getting reacquainted might be worth. A common trope ...

“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 ...

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1979 Lotus Eclat Sprint 2 Door Coupe across different levels of condition. Edit options.

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