That car pretty much created an entire type of sportscar that is still being emulated today. The Miata is a direct copy of the original Elan. You can't deny it of that.
I too hate the stock rims of the SLR. The rims that come on the 722 edition makes the car so much nicer looking. Heck, I think I have a nice picture of the 722 edition from the Canadian auto show I recently went too.