Egad What's That? 1979 Lotus Eclat

by Adam -- In posting about the Jensen-Healey I asked if anyone had seen another Lotus 907 powered classic cheap? To follow up and to answer the question I present for your approval a 1979 Lotus Eclat. Some may say "Egad, what is that?" should you purchase this fine Lotus you could well say "My good chap this is my fine Lotus Eclat!" Monocle and gloves to slap the offender are optional. Merriam-Webster defines Eclat ostentatious display, dazzling effect, or brilliant or conspicuous success and the car was well received and applauded for it's handling and grip. This 1979 Lotus Eclat is for sale in Tucson, Arizona for $6,200 via craigslist

 

 

5k: Eclat Lady: 1977 Lotus Eclat...3 of them...

 The term cat lady is a pejorative thrown at spinsters who've picked up a few too many stray/abandoned cats...but what if that same lady chose to pickup stray/abandoned Eclats?  Would you avoid walking past her house on the way home for fear of wicca spells?  Or would you shower her with flowers and ask if she needs a live-in companion to help with her Eclitter?  Start your own Eclat collection with these three 1977 Lotus Eclats offered for $2750, $2750 and $1750 offered from the same seller and located in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Kaibeezy.

5k: Repeat Offender: 1980 Lotus Eclat V8

The Lotus Eclat was in essence a Lotus Elite with a handsome fastback body shape, but it shared the Lotus 907 slant-4 engine and lackluster build quality.  Today's example won't change your mind about 1980s Lotus build quality, but it packs a big surprise under the hood.  Find this 1980 Lotus Eclat V8 for sale in Littleton, CO currently bidding for $4,020 with 2 days to go.  Tip from Andy L.

5k: 1980 Lotus Eclat V8 Swap

The Lotus Eclat is one of those weird cars from the '70s when engineering got ahead of common sense.  The Eclat was built to be lightweight and had a glassfiber body bonded to a mild steel chassis with a mixture of moldy cardboard and Elmer's glue...did we mention that the steel was British.  Any hint of moisture from a damp climate or a car-wash or spilled coffee will turn the cardboard/metal interface to rusty-mush and the space shuttle shaped glassfiber top will take flight.  Luckily for us - this 1980 Lotus Eclat has not shown any signs of hull/saucer separation and is equipped with a Rover V8 - for sale on ebay, currently bidding at $4600 (reserve not met).