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A 1985 <n>Lotus Turbo Esprit</n> designed by <n>Giorgetto Giugiaro</n>.

<n>Shekhar Mehta</n> and <n>Mike Doughty</n> in their winning <n>Datsun Violet Openback</n> at the 1980 <n>Safari Rally</n>.

A 1980 Dutch market brochure for the <n>Datsun Silvia</n> by <n>Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.</n>

The <n>Lotus Esprit GT3</n>, a sports car produced by <n>Lotus Cars</n> from 1996 to 1999.

The 1996 <n>Lotus Esprit GT3</n> by <n>Lotus Cars</n>, based on <n>Julian Thomson</n>'s redesign of the classic.

The <n>Lotus Turbo Esprit</n>, designed by <n>Giorgetto Giugiaro</n> of <n>Italdesign</n> for <n>Lotus Cars</n>.

The <n>Lotus Esprit V8</n>, the final evolution of the British sports car.

The <n>Lotus Esprit GT3</n>, launched in 1996. Designed by <n>Julian Thomson</n> for <n>Lotus</n>.

The <n>Lotus Esprit V8</n>, designed by <n>Julian Thomson</n>. Photo by <n>Lotus</n>.

The <n>Datsun Silvia</n> from a 1980 brochure by <n>Datsun</n>.

The <n>Lotus Esprit S3</n>, designed by <n>Giorgetto Giugiaro</n> for <n>Lotus Cars</n>.

The <n>Datsun Violet 160J (A10) Sedan</n>, produced by <n>Datsun</n> from 1978-1980.

The <n>Lotus Esprit V8</n>, produced by <n>Lotus Cars</n> from 1996-98.

A 1998 <n>Lotus Esprit</n> from a brochure by <n>Lotus Cars</n>.

A technical illustration from a <n>Lotus Elan S2</n> brochure, detailing the car and its chassis.

Promotional image for the 1996 <n>Lotus Esprit V8</n> featuring <n>OZ Racing 'Saturn' wheels</n>.

The <n>Datsun Violet 160J</n> rally car, featured in a 1979 brochure from <n>Datsun</n>.

Interior of the <n>Datsun Silvia S110 180 SX Hatchback</n>.

Cover of the 1982 brochure for the <n>Nissan Stanza</n>.

The 1980 <n>Datsun Silvia</n> from a commercial brochure by <n>Datsun</n>.

Interior of the 1979 <n>Datsun Violet 1.6 SSS Hatchback Coupe</n>.