Highlights
- Series 1 160bhp turbo model
- Number Plate not included
- Low mileage of only 47,000 miles
- Only four registered keepers
- Classically presented in BRG with 2025 retrimmed tan leather interior
- Comprehensive service history with recent specialist maintenance
- New sump (2023), cambelt (2024), and tyres (2025)
- Last serviced 500 miles ago in June 2025
- MOT valid to June 2026
The Appeal
Lotus’ decision to rejuvenate the Elan name placed a huge weight of expectation on the new car. It delivered, the Elan SE being widely regarded as one of the best-handling front-wheel drive sports cars of the last 40 years.
With a turbocharged 1.6L Lotus-tuned Isuzu DOHC 16V engine, the M100 was quick and supremely nimble. This car is classically finished in British Racing Green and has covered just 47,000 miles from new. The interior was retrimmed earlier this year in tan leather to complement the exterior, including seats, quilted door cards and stitched backrests. The carpets were also renewed in charcoal with tan piping.
Despite the sparing use, the recent maintenance is impressive. The car was serviced at 44,500 miles in September 2023, in March 2024 at again at 46,500 miles in June this year. Since 2023, the sump, cambelt, front callipers and tyres have been replaced. All work has been entrusted to marque and classic car specialists. The car has had just four keepers and comes to market with a lengthy MOT valid to June 2026.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 8th August 1991
- Four registered keepers
- Current keeper since August 2023
- MOT valid until 26 June 2026
- Registration J503HGJ
Comprehensive service history including:
- September 2023 (Jworx Automotive, 44,648 miles)
- March 2024 (Lotusbits Limited, Warwickshire)
- June 2025 (Southcombe Garage, Chipping Norton, 46,496 miles)
- Next service due 24 June 2026 we are told
The Condition
- Fibreglass body appears in smart condition for its age
- Finished in British Racing Green with paintwork presenting very well as shown
- Factory standard car including seven-spoke Lotus alloy wheels
- Recently fitted with new Toyo Proxes tyres all round
- Front seats and door card inserts recently reupholstered in tan leather (April 2025)
- Full charcoal carpet set edged in tanned leather recently fitted
- Black fabric convertible top presents well
- Fitted with Blaupunkt Milano stereo
- No structural advisories on current MOT
The Mechanics
- 1,588cc DOHC naturally aspirated 130bhp 4cyl engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Brand new sump fitted September 2023
- Cambelt replaced March 2024
- High-specification front callipers fitted March 2024
- New tyres fitted June 2025
- Isuzu-sourced drivetrain known for reliability
- The vendor states the car is ready for immediate enjoyment
- Regularly serviced as detailed above
- Last serviced in June 2025
- Single advisory on MOT
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