Corgi Lotus Elan [REVIEW]

This is a 1966 Lotus Elan Series 2 produced by Corgi.

photo from oldparkedcars.com

The Lotus Élan was produced from 1962 to 1973. Colin Chapman and Lotus produced it in response to the success of roadsters such as the MGB, MG/AH Spridget, and the Triumph Spitfire and TR series.

photo from lotuselan.wordpress.com

The Élan employed the Lotus philosophy of "simplify and add lightness" and had a fiberglass body and a rigid steel backbone chassis. The car was balanced and cornered very well. The Élan was powered by the famous Lotus Twin Cam engine, which produced 105 hp. The car was unique in that it was a Lotus that actually made money, but was not unique in that it was a Lotus that broke down a lot. The Élan was ripped off by inspired the Official Jalop vehicle™ Mazda Miata.

This Corgi is a special Avengers edition. It is a replica of the car driven by Emma Peel, the spy character played by Diana Rigg on the classic British TV show. The front of the car features a high level of detail rivaling modern diecasts.

Again, the rear of the car features good details. I wish there was more detail in the tail lights.

The cars interior is spot on, and features correct seat dimensions and molding, accurate steering wheels, and correct dash board. That's the exact number and layout of the dash knobs in the real car.

Corgi even detailed the windshield correctly by putting the bar in the middle.

A view of the high detailed Lotus Twin Cam engine. It's pretty much perfect, as far as I can tell.

Finally, a view of the Lotus steel backbone chassis.

Have a great week!