S1’s in the USA

[richbk]

Just drifting down one of those internet worm holes (no tractor links for me !) as I didn’t realise the S1 wasn’t Road legal in the USA . But that after 25 years they become exempt. Is that correct ?  . I wonder if many will be snapped up stateside and if they will get converted etc . 
I also stumbled across quite possibly the worst article ever to describe the Elise ….god bless America 

https://www.hotcars.com/here-is-why-the-lotus-elise-series-1-is-illegal-in-the-us/amp/

[duncx]

That article is comically bad!

The first line sets the scene, "The Lotus Elise Series 1 is a compact vehicle that performs like an SUV. "

 

[PJT]

Then there is the photo of the car with it's windows up just below the bit that says it has none.

Too small? The S2 was allowed in which is a little lower and only slightly longer.

Passenger throw out? eh....seat belts......

Too fast?

 

[Lithopsian]

Oh dear.  I think I'd rather be spotted browsing porn.

[richbk]

That big rover engine they dropped into a lightweight sports car …. Think the k might disappoint a new stateside when it arrives and they are expecting half of a big block Hemi

[Robert lamb]

An s1 that performs like an suv!They must have been watching me drive 🤣