*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT N (defined as "No Structural Damage and Repairable") insurance loss in 2022 ***

Highlights

10th Europa S built of only 500 produced
Elise-based 197bhp turbocharged, manual gearbox sports tourer
Factory standard car with good maintenance history
Over £3,200 of recent work and improvements
Service, cambelt and water pump by Seriously Lotus in September 2024
£1,220 of springs and dampers from Oakmere Lotus fitted in 2024
Less than 1,500 miles since front and rear discs and pads
New stainless steel exhaust fitted September 2023
MOT valid until August 2027
Garaged and kept dry throughout current ownership
Private registration plate included in the sale

The Appeal

When Lotus boldly brought back the Europa nameplate, it extended the Elise's appeal with a more spacious, hard-top coupe that had even more power than the race- and track-focused Elise 111R.

This Europa S is car 10 of just 500 built and looks very tidy in blue/grey metallic with a two-tone black and tan leather cabin. The car is largely standard and has clearly been well maintained, as the large history file shows. Since late 2024, over £3,200 has been invested via Seriously Lotus, including a service, new cambelt and water pump and replacement engine mounts. The firm also fitted £1,220 of springs and dampers supplied by Oakmere Lotus

The vendor reports the car presents in very good condition inside and out. The front clam has been redesigned with four frenched lights in place of the original headlamps, a common modification that neatly references the original car. With a long MOT, this very rare, very usable Elise-based GT is ready to enjoy. The distinctive Europa-related plate is included.

Key Information

Mileage: 73,401 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 8th August 2027 with advisory
Technical specs: 197bhp 1,998cc 4cyl turbocharged petrol, six-speed manual
Paperwork: Bills for all recent specialist work available; Cat N history documented with images from the previous owner
Registration: private Europa-related plate E16OPA included in sale

Notable recent maintenance:

07/26 - Seriously Lotus:

Diagnostic checks

09/24 - £1,980 - Seriously Lotus:

Engine mountings
Cambelt
Water pump
Two new rear toe link bars
Handbrake cable
Install four springs & dampers supplied by Oakmere Lotus (£1,220)

09/23 - Eastments Garage at 72,290 miles:

Front and rear discs
Front and rear pads
Fit stainless steel exhaust

The Detail

Extensive recent mechanical and suspension work detailed above
We are told that the oil and filter have been changed regularly since purchase
Garaged and never driven in the rain during current ownership we are told
Front clam redesigned with four frenched lights replacing the original headlamps
Blue/grey metallic paintwork in good order with some light points to note: a paint chips and light scratch shown in photos
Factory multispoke alloys with quality Bridgestone tyres fitted
Underside as shown with no structural advisory on MOT
Vendor describes underside as being in very good condition
Features aluminium suspension and what vendor states are clean yellow dampers
Two-tone black and tan interior which the vendor states are in very good condition
Air conditioning fitted and working
Factory radio sourced, fitted, and working
Original clock present
Private registration plate included in the sale

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