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1979 Lotus Elite (red, classic)
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- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elite
- Year
- 1979
- Decade
- 1970s
- Colour
- Red
- Types
- ClassicSports car
This catalogue entry records a 1979 Lotus Elite in red, a sports car, from the 1970s.
The 1979 Lotus Elite in red is filed under Classic and Sports car, within the 1970s picture cars.
1970s on screen
A journey between an estate and a town centre can use the changing surroundings to tell the story, with the car linking the locations rather than dominating them. Seventies cars often suit everyday scenes outside homes, shops and workplaces, where familiar errands can carry the period more quietly than a stylised entrance. Older cars can still belong in a seventies traffic mix, and references help avoid making every parked vehicle look as though it was recently purchased.
Possible roles in a production
A conversation beside a parked sports car can keep attention on the people, allowing the vehicle to remain part of the setting rather than the subject. A sports car can appear in a quiet personal arrival, with no need for fast movement to give the vehicle a place in the story. Continuity views of a sports car should include door positions and nearby props, helping separate camera angles describe the same moment at the location.
About this listing
Catalogue details identify a 1979 Lotus Elite in red in the Classic and Sports car categories. 1 entry make up the current Lotus Elite selection. The dated vehicles in this selection share the recorded year 1979. Looking by make gives 27 Lotus vehicles; choosing the decade instead opens 379 cars from the 1970s.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1979 Lotus Elite in red for filming?
A listing gives you a vehicle reference, not a reservation: send the dates and location for your Lotus Elite enquiry so we can check availability properly.
Is the photo of this exact car?
No: this photograph illustrates the Lotus Elite, rather than the individual car being offered; we identify the exact vehicle and confirm its colour when sending options.
What if this Lotus Elite isn't available?
Other searches include 27 Lotus vehicles and 379 cars from the 1970s, as well as the 1 Lotus Elite in the model group; each suggested car needs its own availability check.
Can it be driven on camera?
This Lotus Elite listing does not promise on-camera driving; the particular action, owner's agreement and insurance must be checked, alongside the required transport and driver arrangements.
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