Highlights

Only 23,116 miles from new
In current ownership since 2008
Recent service in September 2023
New head gasket installed in 2015 and new cam belt in 2020
Comes with both hard and soft tops

The Appeal

The Lotus Elise is a revered sports car that's loaded with personality - from top to tyres, it's a featherlight packed with plenty of rebellious attitude. Indeed, from the day it was released in 1995, the Elise was a call back to basics in the best possible way; a recapture of the Lotus for the modern audience.

The Second Series kept up this essential character with remarkable style, and has become a revered - and distinctly scarce - sports car today. This particular example stands out with its low mileage of just 23,116 miles and a history of careful ownership. Its current keeper purchased the car in 2008 to fill a berth in an automated garage - so it's lived a remarkably calm life compared to most that have passed through C&C.

Complete with the hard and soft top, and plenty of work completed over the past few years, this impressive sports car has been recently serviced and is sure to prove a very exhilarating drive for the lucky new owner.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 2003
Four previous registered keepers
In current ownership since 2008
MOT valid until September 2024
Last serviced in September 2023
Bought to fill an automated car parking space with a high service charge, which is now closing

The Condition

Some small scrapes and marks to the bodywork
The vendor highlights eight small, localised cracks in the bodywork
Paintwork generally in good condition save for these areas
Front grill missing
Comes with both hard and soft tops
- Hardtop stored since 2009
- Tension cable in soft top is loose
Internally, the car is in good overall order
Upholstery is free of any rips or tears
Dashboard in good order with all instruments clear and legible
Carpets - part of the Sports Tourer pack - in good condition

The Mechanics

1.8L Rover K-series I4 powerplant
5-speed Rover PG1 manual transmission
New head gasket installed in 2015
New cam belt installed in 2020
The vendor reports that the car is running well and a lot of fun to drive

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