Highlights
- Said to be one of only 20 Elises originally purchased from Lotus and converted from automatic to manual by Stratton
- Garage stored for the last five years, used only on dry sunny days
- Factory-standard engine with no other modifications reported beyond the gearbox conversion
- MOT valid to July 2026 / New MOT to be carried out 30th of June 2026
- Previous owner converted the odometer to kilometres as he was going to take it to France
The Appeal
The Lotus Elise Club Racer distils the already pared-back Elise formula to its purest essence, prioritising driver engagement above all else in a super-lightweight sports car that was capable of real thrills - a true adrenaline machine. This particular example is one of just 20 Elises originally supplied by Lotus with an automatic gearbox, subsequently converted to a six-speed manual by the respected Stratton Motors.
Purchased from Stratton in 2021, this Club Racer has been garage-stored ever since, emerging only on dry sunny days. The factory-standard 1,600cc engine is said to be starting and running correctly. With an MOT valid to July 2026 and just 13,195 kilometres on the clock, this is a compelling opportunity to acquire a rare and carefully kept lightweight sports car. The vendor describes it simply as fun to drive and beautiful to look at - and we've little doubt it'll garner plenty of well-deserved interest at auction.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK in 2013
- Registered as a Stratton Elise due to the gearbox conversion carried out by Stratton Motors
- Purchased from Stratton Motors in 2021
- Not serviced for three years, though reported to have covered fewer than 1,000 miles in that time
- Odometer reads 13,195 kilometres (supported by service history, not warranted)
- MOT valid to July 2026
- Being sold due to the owner's retirement plans
Service History
- 07/23 - 11,803km - Maidstone Sports Cars
- 03/21 - 7,291km - Stratton Motor Company LTD
- 11/19 - 7,291km - Stratton Motor Company LTD
- 04/18 - 5,107km - Stratton Motor Company LTD
- 05/14 - 155km - Stratton Motor Company LTD
The Condition
- Handsome white livery in good order
- Bodywork is clean and well-presented
- Black matte alloys appear in good condition
- What we can see of the underside appears clean and solid
- Interior is original and well-presented
- Upholstery in good, clean condition
- All instruments reported to be in working order
- Speed dial and odometer read in kilometres, with a digital speedometer displaying miles per hour
The Mechanics
- 1,600cc inline four-cylinder engine
- 6-speed manual transmission, converted from the original automatic by Stratton Motors
- Engine is reported to be factory standard, starting and running correctly
- Reported to be in good mechanical order
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