A Lotus is definately not rice (from factory
). But I'm still not sure I would put it in the same category as a Lotus or vette for that matter. A Cobra R is definately a collector's car. In 25 years it
will be worth more than it is today, guaranteed.
I would rather take a Cobra R over a Lotus, only because of the rarity.
A Lotus will not drop like a standard car, but I still don't think it will hold value like a limited production factory race car, JMO.