At launch, Lotus boasted a 725kg kerb weight, which meant a 0-60 time of 5.
Thank bourgeois luxuries such as electric windows and carpets.
This was when you still had to avoid potholes while tackling the fastest corner on the circuit.
Even light kerbing impacts can have a disproportionately large effect on the handling by throwing out the tracking.
It was a feather, but one made of razorblades and excitement.
Most potential buyers won't even try to see past that odometer score.