Lotus Elan M100
The Lotus brand has always been equated with luxury and performance. The Elan M100 was an approachable sports car that proved to be quite popular. But it was the stellar reliability that set the bar higher for the car, and it’s the reason why enthusiasts still like it today (via Auto Express).
The Elan was a pivotal sports car for Lotus, and the reliability was bulletproof. The car was so well designed that it actually provided the platform for the original Tesla Roadster. The Elan is still a very popular sports car on the used market as well, and you’ll seldom see one that still isn’t running and driving exceptionally well.