Auriga 1987 - 2000 Ford Cortina-based Ford-engined Lotus 23 replica Lotus-engined Renault-engined Production info Year Company Place Country 1987-1990 Kit Deal Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom 1990-1998 Auriga Designs Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom 1998-2000 Espero Ltd Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire United Kingdom People Lee Noble Colin Strauss John Bridge Types Kitcar