Description
For sale: superb Lotus Elise S1 MMC (green body colour), the lightest of the Elises
July 1997, 70, 000 km (43, 700 miles)
Converted to LHD by a professional using original LOTUS parts
Exterior:
• Ceramic/ aluminium composite brake discs (MMC Series)
• 5-spoke aluminium wheels with not a scratch
• Aluminium engine hood (MMC Series)
• Remarkable bodywork condition, light metallic grey paint
• Alpaca black soft top in as-new condition
• Bubble headlights type 111S
• Long-range headlights
• Flat underbody immaculate, no scratches
Interior
• Red leather seats in perfect condition
• Red leather side trims, no scratches
• Carpets in as-new condition including engine bay
• Floors and side members treated, preventing any risk of oxidation
• New heater radiator
• Car radio
• Fire extinguisher
Mechanical
• EXCELLENT mechanical function, never overheats
• Timing/ drive belt 10/ 21
• Full aluminium radiator
• Thermostat 82°C
• Teflon-lined gear change control
• Clutch hose in aviation-grade tubing
• Replaced ball joints and toe-link in 2021
• Drivetrain rebuilt and treated, no corrosion
• Hoses with aviation-grade hose
• Janspeed with stainless steel collector and downpipe (superb sound while remaining discreet)
Purchased from Silverstone LOTUS in 2017 and imported. History traceable.
• Double keys
• Numerous invoices since origin
• Service book from 1997
• One track outing for the Montlhéry Centenary
• One car stored in a garage, perfectly maintained since day one
• Valued at €36, 000
• MOT 18/ 11/ 25 OK
Of course, a full service with invoice will be carried out for the sale
Sold at €34, 500, negotiable within realism, no trade-ins.
A car for a enthusiast who loves the LOTUS marque and/ or agile small convertibles, to keep in this condition, truly rare on the market.










