The Caterham 7 Sports Car Super Light and Super Fun

When the visionary designer Colin Chapmen first set out to design the Lotus 7 he had lightness, speed and agility at the forefront of his mind. What he could not of know was that he was about to create a timeless design classic, which still has the ability to embarrass supercars costing over ten times as much.

The first Lotus 7 was released to the public in 1957 and cost £1000 pounds to buy new. However the simplicity of the design meant that Lotus could also offer the 7 in kit form where it would cost half as much. Chapman’s constant aim throughout all of his cars at Lotus was to lightness, ensuring that the cars he produced had supreme agility and road holding.

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Selling Your Lotus the Easy Way – All You Need to Know

 

When I tell people I have to sell my Lotus, I am met with a myriad of opinions; anything from people presuming I have to sell my Lotus because of the credit crunch to people asking if I’m bored with my Lotus…as if!!! They’ve obviously never driven one otherwise they would never suggest such an idea. I haven’t told anyone the real reason, mainly because as soon as the subject of my Lotus is brought up, I am bombarded with questions about what it is like to drive, how fast I have driven her etc, and then the conversation inevitably drifts onto Formula-1 racing.

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Now You Can Be Added to The List of Drivers

Globally known media magnets such as Madonna, Denzel Washington and others are some of the usual clients who rent exotic cars from exotic rental car companies in the USA. The question arises well why can’t you do the same? Celebrate and rent a top of the line car for a day, weekend or even a week. Wouldn’t that be a special birthday or anniversary gift for someone. If your accounts agree with you then you maybe able to lease it, or even own it on a fractional ownership basis.In the real world if you approach a dealership about renting it they would dismiss you pretty quickly and tend to some real business instead of a fantasy walk-in customer. You cannot get an exotic car as a rental from a dealership primarily because of  liability and insurance complications. Although, similar to renting a standard car like a VW Bug or Nissan, Mustang or SUV, you can rent a super exotic car directly from a car rental agency that specializes in these type of vehicles. Now you are one step closer to a 200 mph car. Although, we do not advocate going maximum speed in these cars. Most Common Exotic Car RentalsThe luxury sports cars and high end automobiles for rent is pretty extensive ranging from BMW, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Lotus to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and Bentley manufacturers. You may just settle on a standard green vehicle  but let it be known that legendary Italian sport car maker, Ferrari may include plans to use green technology in its California F-430, that is retro-fitted for lower emissions and even a Lamborghini Estoque. Furthermore, it will enhance fuel mileage. Remember DiCaprio was seen driving a Prius in West Hollywood, possibly to ditch the constant photo flashers.  You can choose whatever you wish but you should definitely experience an elite car such as a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Bentley for at least a day. Then you can be the final judge.

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