Description
2001 Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer - Exceptional Example with Incredible Specification & Full Service History
There are few sports cars that so perfectly capture the essence of driving purity as the Lotus Elise. Light, agile, and utterly engaging, the Series 2 represents the pinnacle of Lotus’ minimalist performance philosophy — a car that distils everything great about the combustion-engine sports car into one exhilarating package.
This stunning Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer was supplied new by H. R. Owen, Canary Wharf on 21st June 2001 to its first owner in Richmond, Surrey, and is finished in the highly desirable Cobalt Blue Metallic with a Black leather interior.
It boasts one of the most comprehensive specifications we’ve ever seen on an Elise, including factory options, thoughtful upgrades, and a remarkable maintenance history — all fully documented in two large ring binders with invoices, records, and manuals carefully catalogued.
Factory Specification & Options
Engine: 1. 8L Rover K-Series DOHC, 16-valve, 1796cc
Gearbox: 5-speed close-ratio manual
Brakes: AP Racing calipers, cross-drilled discs
Suspension: Double wishbone setup with Nitron monotube dampers
Chassis: Bonded aluminium tub with lightweight composite bodywork
Wheels: 6-spoke lightweight aluminium alloys
Sports Tourer Pack: Leather-trimmed interior, aluminium detailing, luggage bag, and Blaupunkt audio system
CAT 1 Meta alarm system
2001 Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer
Exceptional Example with Incredible Specification & Full Service History
There are few sports cars that so perfectly capture the essence of driving purity as the Lotus Elise. Light, agile, and utterly engaging, the Series 2 represents the pinnacle of Lotus’ minimalist performance philosophy — a car that distils everything great about the combustion-engine sports car into one exhilarating package.
This stunning Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer was supplied new by H. R. Owen, Canary Wharf on 21st June 2001 to its first owner in Richmond, London, and is finished in the highly desirable Cobalt Blue Metallic with a Black leather interior.
It boasts one of the most comprehensive specifications we’ve ever seen on an Elise, including factory options, thoughtful upgrades, and a remarkable maintenance history — all fully documented in two large ring binders with invoices, records, and manuals carefully catalogued.
Factory Specification & Options
Engine: 1. 8L Rover K-Series DOHC, 16-valve, 1796cc
Gearbox: 5-speed close-ratio manual
Brakes: AP Racing calipers, cross-drilled discs
Suspension: Double wishbone setup with Nitron monotube dampers
Chassis: Bonded aluminium tub with lightweight composite bodywork
Wheels: 6-spoke lightweight aluminium alloys
Sports Tourer Pack: Leather-trimmed interior, aluminium detailing, luggage bag, and Blaupunkt audio system
CAT 1 Meta alarm system
EEC Certificate of Conformity
Performance & Mechanical Enhancements
Magnex stainless-steel sports exhaust
Lotus 111S rear diffuser
ITG Maxogen air induction system
ProAlloy radiator
Goodridge braided brake hoses
Elise Parts short-shift kit & throttle linkage
Elise Shop HID headlight conversion
Lotus driving light upgrade & later-style seals
Alvan front splitter
Interior Enhancements
Extended leather and Alcantara trim, including sills, dash, and binnacle
Polished aluminium gear knob, heater controls, and handbrake sleeve
Lotus Motorsport door kick plates
Hanger 111 detailing and door panel upgrades
Lotus luggage net
Entertainment System
Blaupunkt Madrid 200 BT head unit with Bluetooth, USB & MP3
Rockford Fosgate Punch speakers front & rear
Ownership & Service History
A true enthusiast’s car, this Elise was cherished by its first owner for 24 years before being sold through us in November 2024 due to a house move. It was immediately purchased by one of our long-standing clients for his wife, but as she found it difficult to drive, the car has now returned to us for sale once again.
It has covered just 74, 454 miles from new and has a fully stamped service book with 24 service entries, all from Lotus main dealers or recognised specialists — an astonishing record of care.
Last serviced by Bell & Colvill Lotus on 13th January 2025 @ 74, 401 miles
Previous service also by Bell & Colvill on 16th November 2023 @ 74, 121 miles
Always maintained annually, regardless of mileage.
Condition & Summary
This is a truly exceptional example — both mechanically and cosmetically outstanding, with a level of originality and care that sets it far apart from the average Elise S2. Even a senior technician at Bell & Colvill commented that it’s one of the best-driving examples they’ve encountered.
Upon sale, the car will come with:
A new 12-month MOT
A comprehensive pre-delivery inspection
Our 6-month mechanical warranty (extendable at additional cost)
An Elise of this calibre — with such provenance, specification, and condition — is a rare opportunity and one not to be missed.
Car on display at our showrooms in Mortlake, South West London.
