This 1986 Lotus Elan Design Proposal Is a Work of Art and a Reminder

Lotus Cars, the British manufacturer that won seven constructors’ championships in Formula 1, is the stuff automotive legends are made of. The artisan of the Hethel-based automaker is Colin Chapman, one of the most influential men in the industry and in motorsport. After his death in 1982, Lotus Cars went on a downward spiral fueled by financial troubles.&…