Lotus Elan owned by Colin Chapman up for sale Silverstone Auctions is offering a rare opportunity to own an ex-Colin Chapman Lotus at its Race Retro sale on February 25.
Historic Lotus drive recreated by Clive and Jane Chapman As part of Lotus’s 75th anniversary celebrations, Clive and Jane Chapman have recreated their parents’ historic first-ever drive in a Mk1.
Obituary: Lotus co-founder Hazel Chapman 1927-2021 Hazel Chapman, who was married to Norfolk-based Lotus co-founder Colin Chapman, was instrumental in the creatin of the marque as we know it today.
1996-2021 Lotus Elise buying guide from Magneto magazine The Lotus Elise put Hethel back on the map in the 1990s, and it still offers the pure driving experience on which Colin Chapman built his reputation. Here’s how to buy yours in 2024.
Encor Series 1 in detail: Design and engineering insights into wild new Esprit restomod Magneto magazine takes a deep dive into the new Encor 1, unveiling the design and technical secrets of this wild Esprit V8-based restomod.
Obituary: Aerodynamics genius Peter Wright, ‘the father of downforce’ Lotus and BRM engineer and aerodynamicist Peter Wright, ‘the father of downforce’, has died aged 79, writes automotive designer Peter Stevens.
Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B and Lotus 49 take Best of Show 2025 in 30th Amelia Island concours Deborah Keller’s 1938 Alfa 8C and Chris MacAllister’s 1967 Lotus 49 claimed top honours at the 30th edition of the Amelia Island Concours – The Amelia. Here is Magneto’s round-up of the event.
Caterham Super Seven 600 is a retro throwback for the 21st century The Caterham Super Seven 600 is a modern turbocharged throwback to the original Super Seven of the 1970s and 1980s. We drive it for a week.
Yamaha will develop electric powertrain for Caterham Project V sports car Caterham has revealed that Yamaha is developing a lightweight and compact e-motor for its upcoming Project V sports car. Pre-production prototypes are expected by mid-2025.
