1972 Lotus Elan Sprint Drop Head Coupe | Great Dunmow, Essex

A 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint, the open Drop Head Coupé and the last, quickest version of the original Elan. Its light fibreglass body, 1,558cc twin-cam engine and sharp steering made it a favourite with drivers who like a small car that feels alive. Diana Rigg's Emma Peel drove an Elan in The Avengers. This car is yellow with a black interior, a bright body over a dark cabin that reads clearly on camera. Its low, compact shape and open top leave the two occupants in full view, and the clean lines photograph well from any angle. The Sprint's twin-cam was rated at 135 bhp, which gave a car this small real pace. It suits advertising, fashion and editorial shoots and music videos, where the colour and open cockpit carry the frame. It also suits 1970s film and TV, where the period shape sets the decade at once. A couple arriving at a wedding or celebration in an open-top classic will find it just as fitting. The car is based in Great Dunmow, Essex.