Vixen vs Elan

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If I hadn't bought a 1600M 33 years ago, I would probably have bought a Lotus Elan. I've never owned or even driven an Elan & just curious as to how it would compare to my Vixen as a drivers car - on road & on track.

Any one driven both ? Which was better & why?

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Joe, great photo.

The +2 is so much better looking than it's little brother with it's lines much more pleasing to the eye. I've always had a hankering for one - how does it handle compared to the 2 seater Elan?

Interesting comment on there being big the differences between Vixens. I'd never considered that they would vary significantly but I can see that's likely with different levels of maintenance and the various mods and changes carried out over 40+ years. I've only driven my Viixen so can't compare with others but I think it's a well balanced car on road and track. A bit more grip under braking would be nice for the track though.

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Edited by Moto on Monday 5th February 18:09

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Andrew Gray said:

The Vixen is so easy to work on unlike the m series where its a pain as i have said in the past of all my cars if i had to just keep one it will have to be the Vixen however once i have the MK3 Grantura restored i will report back just dont expect a quick answer
Andrew

Likeswise. Of the 6 TVR's I've owned the Vixen is the one I'd keep.

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