In 70s Britain, taxes were put on people buying new cars, so Lotus offered the Seven as a kit car. Based heavily around the Ford Cortina, particularly with the transmission, the Lotus was not only fun to build, but cost-effective. When first introduced as a kit car, the Lotus Seven swept hands-on enthusiasts off their feet. The technologies used were established and easily replicated. Lotus originally built the Seven with one thing in mind: simplicity. Lotus Seven Kit Car | Daniel Pier/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Lotus Seven’s lightweight legacy ![]() ![]() Let’s dive into the key differences between the Lotus and its cheap cousin the Locost. Though depending on which you choose to build, one may end up being simpler, and cheaper, than the other. And they’re both the pinnacle of lightweight sports cars. ![]() One is a thoroughbred British racer, the other is a cheap kit car, but they’re both geared towards the hands-on car enthusiast.
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