In 1948, Colin Chapman built his first car for trial racing, naming it the Lotus Mk1—unknowingly laying the foundation for what would become one of the most revered sports car brands. When the Lotus Seven debuted in 1957, it was simply the seventh Lotus model. Simple, lightweight, and minimalist, it embodied Chapman’s vision of an affordable yet exhilarating sports car.
Sixty-seven years later, this little icon, still produced by Caterham, is on the verge of breaking the longevity record previously held by the VW Beetle (1938-2003). A true testament to timeless engineering.