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Lotus Elite’s 1960s Ad Boasting A Quart Every 300 Miles
In a world where efficiency is king, it’s hard to imagine boasting about a car’s thirst for oil. But in the 1960s—as this ad puts it—the Lotus Elite did just that.
This sleek sports car proudly burned through a quart of oil every 300 miles—a sign of its power and performance. Despite its appetite for oil, the Lotus Elite was a hit with driving enthusiasts, especially with hitting a top speed of 118 miles per hour.
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