Highlights
- Only 14,876 documented miles from new
- Service and cambelt by Lotus Silverstone at 13,250 miles
- MOT to May 2025 with no advisories
- Only four registered keepers, two within the same family
- Recently fitted with Larini stainless back box and upgraded throttle linkage
- Beautifully preserved low mileage car in classic BRG
The Appeal
We admire the four keepers of this 1998 Series 1 Elise. Somehow, they have resisted the temptation to drive arguably one of the greatest drivers’ cars of all time. Today, 26 years after it left Hethel, this pretty example, appropriately finished in British Racing Green, has covered less than 15,000 miles.
That sparing use is good news for the buyer, who gets one of the best preserved early Elise that we’ve seen in recent times. Inside and out, it wears its nearly three decades of life exceptionally lightly. It is also pleasingly factory standard, apart from useful light improvements such as a Larrini back box and Lotus upgraded throttle linkage.
The car was last serviced by Lotus Silverstone at 13,250 miles when the cambelt was also replaced. The MOT runs to May 2025 with no advisories. It all adds up to a superb example of a scintillating car.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 2nd October 1998
- Four registered keepers
- Last two keepers current keeper and their partner
- Only for sale due to lack of use and main driver’s illness
- MOT valid until May 2025 with no advisories
- Last full service at Lotus Silverstone at approximately 13,250 miles
- Cam belt changed during the last service
- We are told this service was in November 2015
- Documented history of the car according to seller
- Dry stored when not in use by current and previous keepers
The Condition
- Classic British Racing Green metallic paintwork in very good order
- Few signs of age or use across paintwork
- Due to the age of the car, buyers should anticipate some light signs of use
- Bodywork is straight and well kept with no accident damage reported
- Dark green fabric removable roof in good condition with functional fittings
- Five spoke, split-spoke alloy wheels in very good condition with few signs of age
- Fitted with headlight covers
- Short shift gear stick fitted
- Tan leather interior with black trim features, as shown
- Light signs of use to seats, including creases to the driver’s seat
- The indications of use are not significant or unsightly
- Simple and unmodified interior in factory-correct trim
- Fitted with a quality CD player head unit as shown
- No structural advisories on the current MOT
The Mechanics
- 1,796cc 118bhp 4cyl engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Upgraded Lotus throttle linkage
- Larrini stainless steel back box fitted
- 0-60 mph in 5.8secs
- We are told that the car is mechanically sound and no work is needed
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT
- No running or driving faults reported
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