IMHO they should have kept an affordable entry model like a 4/4 trad chassis.
Totally agree.
Lotus sold the rights to the Seven. The Seven survives, but Lotus has had periods of struggle.
A small operation in a separate location could produce a limited run of Trads. There must be a small demand for a new bespoke Trad. Yes numbers are tiny but Caterham manages to prevail. A 4/4 with a number of engine options following the Caterham business plan might just work.
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