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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho
The blackwood never sold because nobody wanted it. It is rare due to low demand. Lotus hand builds their cars (explaining the terrible build quality) which they are rare/limited. .
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Ironic you say that about the blackwood. I can say the same about a Lotus too. Yes being handbuilt is a factor in them being rare. But let's be honest, even if they were mass produced in an assembly line there still wouldn't be too many of them on the roads either. They are niche cars that appeal to a very small segment of the market, a select few car buyers who want such a thing. They are brutal to ride in on the road and are very awful as daily drivers. A claustrophobic spartan interior, a door sill that makes entry and exit almost impossible, lack of room for any passengers or cargo, a very noisy ride, etc. Not to mention that they are very difficult to drive in rain let alone snow and ice. A Lotus is barely any more practical than an Ariel Atom.