Lotus Elan (M100)
Lotus is a carmaker with a storied reputation. In the ’90s, the brand was experimenting with a few new sports car models, one of which was the Elan. While it might not look like much from the outside, the Elan was a relatively notorious sports car. Its tuned suspension and reasonable off-the-line performance gave the car a solid reputation (via Motor Trend).
People drive the Elan because it was one of the best-built sports cars on the road. Its stellar handling and short wheelbase made the car extremely fun to drive around. The Elan was the inspiration for the Mazda Miata so you’ll notice that there were a lot of similarities between these two.