Description
I am a collector of classic sports cars. This is number 3 of only 50 hand-built Lotus Elise Sport 135s. It is one of the few Sport 135s with the original factory-fitted hardtop in the original colour Quicksilver. This is recognisable by the black roof lining. The car has been driven and very positively reviewed by none other than former Lotus Formula 1 driver and the original Stig of Top Gear, Julian Bailey. I have photos showing the Stig driving my Lotus Elise Sport 135.
Moreover this classic is also featured in a unique road test in Top Gear Magazine, which is included with the sale. The original number plate that belonged to the car then (L4NOW) is also included with the purchase. This classic is now for sale for €46, 595, because I drive it too little. In the last 13 years I have covered only 3, 000 km in it.
The car has always lived in my garage, is very well maintained and has in total only 56, 100 miles on the clock. I have kept all receipts, as have all previous owners, including the complete documentation and the stamped service book. The car is completely original, in excellent condition and damage-free. The car has recently had a service and the timing belt has been renewed. In addition to the original hardtop, the original soft top and a handy rain cover are also included, which are also shown in the photos.
For more details see my website with video: - details above This is not just any Lotus Elise Sport 135 – this is the car driven by former Formula 1 driver and Top Gear's original Stig, Julian Bailey. Like Ayrton Senna, he also raced for the Formula 1 team Lotus. I have the magazine in which Julian Bailey speaks positively about this special Lotus Elise Sport 135 with registration L4NOW, which makes it a unique collector's item.
Julian Bailey is a very successful professional driver who, together with Mika Häkkinen, drove for Team Lotus, just like Ayrton Senna. He is the only one of all the Stig drivers to have taken part in official Formula 1 races. Even more interesting is that Julian earned his first official Formula 1 points in 1991, when he successfully drove for Team Lotus in the Lotus 102B. Just as Ayrton Senna achieved his first Formula 1 win a few years earlier with the Lotus Formula 1 Team in the Lotus 97T.
The sale of this rare sports car includes, alongside the extensive article published in Top Gear Magazine, also the original number plates L4NOW. A rare opportunity to own a truly collectible, well-documented classic sports car that reflects the history of motor racing.
