Without This Lotus, the Mazda Miata Would Never Exist

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The 1965 Lotus Elan S2 is a lightweight legend that redefined what a true sports car could be. Celebrated for its nimble handling, minimalist design, and Colin Chapman’s philosophy to “add lightness,” the Elan S2 became one of the most influential British roadsters of all time. Its fiberglass body, precise steering, and lively twin-cam engine made it a favorite among purists and racers alike. In this episode of Everyday to Exotic, Alex and Amy Haugland take a closer look at the engineering brilliance behind the Elan S2, showcasing its pure driving dynamics on the scenic backroads of Oregon. Discover how this tiny Lotus left a massive impact on the automotive world and continues to inspire sports cars to this day. 📝 EPISODE 31 CONTENT: 📝 00:00 - Intro & Coming Up Next 01:47 - The History 05:23 - The Exterior 15:20 - Engine & Mechanicals 21:59 - The Interior 26:07 - The Drive: Alex 36:24 - The Drive: Amy 41:37 - Haugland Score 46:42 - Final Score & Outro 🚗 WELCOME TO E2E! 🚗 We’re glad you’re here for this episode of Everyday to Exotic, a brand-new YouTube series created for automobile lovers of all ages. If you’re new to the channel, welcome! You’re still early - we’re just getting started. Each episode reviews a car in the incredible Haugland Collection, a diverse selection of rare & exotic automobiles, with your hosts (and the owners and curators), Amy and Alex Haugland. ⏪ EACH EPISODE CONTAINS: ⏩ 🔍- A beautiful and cinematic overview of each unique vehicle, covering its features, quirks and surprises, and an engaging tour of everything from the engine and exterior to the interior and more. 🛣️- A trip out on beautiful Oregon roads where stunning vistas are always just around the corner. Get a sense of what it’s like to drive (and knit!) in iconic automotive legends. 📊- Finally, each car is given a Haugland Score - based on five unique criteria - then the scores are added up and placed into the Haugland Rank, letting us find out where each car fits within the Haugland Collection. You might be as surprised as Alex and Amy to find out how they rated their cars! 🔗 STAY CONNECTED: 🔗 We want to hear from you! We’re building a new series completely from scratch, and we want to make the kind of content you’d want to watch and bring the community’s feedback along with us. Have something that you’d like to see more of (or something you wish we covered)? Please let us know in the comments or via email (link in bio) so we can shape this show into something truly incredible. 📽️CREDITS: 📽️ Hosts: Alex Haugland @ahaugland1 (IG: @hauglandcollection) Amy Haugland (IG: @sockpirateknits) Directed / Edited / Credits Writer - @hisnameisjoel (IG: @deloregon) Caretaker and Detailer = Bobby Moore (IG: @caretakerofclassics) Channel Management & Editor = Jeff Wetherell 🎬 Additional Thanks: 🎬 Super Rad Merch Creator = Amy Hisakoa Production Assistant = Liam Moore Proudly filmed in Eugene, OR 📇 PRESS / PARTNERSHIP INQUIRIES: 📇 [email protected] #carshow #carcollection #britishcars #lotus #lotuscars #classiccar