1997 Lotus Elise S1 - Lightweight Model For Sale

1997 R Lotus Elise – early Lightweight model (MMC Discs & Rear Boot Bag)

Lotus Racing Green with black leather seats.
Approx 106, 393 Miles (DVLA Mileage check confirms 106, 393 miles on 31/ 01/ 17).

Registered 18/ 12/ 97 and supplied by Lotus main dealer Motorway Sports Cars Ltd.
Only 7 previous owners.

MOT expired 2018 (accident in 2017 – registered as Category C on the V5C).

Full service history (serviced annually 1998 to 2014 and stamped in service book). Supplied with service book and handbook pack. Serviced by Main Dealer and specialist Lotus.
Cambelt changed in 2011 @ 37, 127 miles and the head gasket was replaced in 2014 @ 75, 811 miles by Paul Matty Sportscars.

The Elise has sustained light rear damage and N/ S rear damage at some stage in 2017 and was purchased from Copart in Sandy in July 2017 having been recorded on the insurance register as Category C. The car was driven for a short distance and performed well – pulled straight.

In terms of the accident damage, the rear clam has cracks and crazing, which to be honest are all fully repairable – or just replace the clam (prices from £300 eBay). The N/ S rear section of the sill is missing as damaged on impact. A complete brand new N/ S sill is only £250 (lotusfactory. com). It would appear that the N/ S rear wheel took the brunt of the impact as the alloy upright was snapped in two (now replaced) and also bent the wishbone (replacement included).

The Elise has been partially stripped down as the intention was to fit a Honda K24 engine (never completed) the original K-Series engine was removed but has since been put back in the car for the purposes of selling (not currently running as not connected-up).

• Front suspension refreshed with new bushes, brake pipes and flexis.
• MMC Discs (Metal Matrix Composite).
• Boot Bag and OEM plastic hinger cover panel.
• Reconditioned Heater.
• Gold heatshield fitted to bulkhead.
• Hardtop – non OEM single-skin.
• Soft top with roof bars (green colour) as in new condition.
• Pioneer MVH-8200BT Bluetooth Digital Media Stereo with Alpine Speakers.
• Yokohama Advan Neova Tyres (Fronts approx. 6mm tread and rears on limit).

The front clam is heavily stone-chipped with minor osmosis / crazing and scratches.
Passenger door has a very small area of damage which is easily repairable.
The car really needs an entire respray.
Drivers-side seat bolster has wear on the fabric section (very common & cheap repair) but the Passenger seat is in very good condition.

I’m pretty sure I have everything for the car, everything removed has been boxed, some new parts also included. The damaged parts from the accident have also been kept for the new owner’s reference.

Would not be difficult to put back on the road, or would make a super track day car with minimal work. Ideal candidate for an S1 Exige body conversion (brand new S1 Exige conversion kit is available for under £2000).

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