1999 Lotus Elise S1 (11,433 miles)

Highlights

• Superbly involving lightweight British roadster, presented in a stylish colour combination
• Only 11,433 miles (warranted with MOTs and vehicle history)
• Purchased by the seller in late-2025 having had just one previous keeper
• Major service carried out in December 2025 which included the fitment of a new timing belt
• Clean MOT valid until December 2026

The Appeal

The Lotus Elise transformed the sports car market upon its launch in 1996, returning to the marque’s long-established philosophy of adding lightness. Built around a pioneering bonded aluminium chassis and clothed in lightweight composite bodywork, the Elise tipped the scales at less than 750kg, delivering performance and agility that belied its modest power output.
Its minimalist approach extended beyond the engineering. With no power steering, little in the way of sound insulation and few concessions to luxury, the Elise was designed with a singular focus on driver engagement. The combination of its featherweight construction, beautifully balanced mid-engined layout and eager Rover K-Series engine resulted in a car that remains one of the purest sports cars of the modern era. Even today, its steering is widely regarded as among the finest ever fitted to a road car.
Finished in an attractive Titanium Silver and red colour combination, this Series 1 example has covered fewer than 11,500 miles in the hands of just two owners from new. Recently serviced, including replacement of the timing belt, it presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage example of one of the most celebrated British sports cars of recent decades. Whether destined for a collection or a favourite stretch of B-road, it promises to deliver an immensely rewarding driving experience.

Key Information

• Mileage: 11,433 miles (warranted with MOTs and vehicle history)
• Country of registration:
• Technical inspection status: MOT expires 11 December 2026 (clean pass)
• Technical specs: 1.8-litre inline-four, five-speed manual gearbox
• Paperwork: Owner’s book pack, service book, service invoices, MOT certificate, order form

Service History

• 12/25 – 11,406 miles – Allon White Sports Cars
• 08/16 – 11,168 miles – Charnwood Auto Services
• 05/13 – 10,225 miles – Allon White Sports Cars
• 06/05 – 5,131 miles – Stratstone Lotus
• 10/00 – 2,116 miles – Lotus Cars

The Detail

• Finished in Titanium Silver with a contrasting red soft top
• Red leather-trimmed cabin
• Original twin five-spoke alloy wheels
• Spotlights
• Removeable steering wheel
• CD stereo
• Alarm and immobiliser
• Some creasing visible on the leather seats
• Underside reported to be in excellent condition
• Serviced in December 2025 at 11,406 miles, which included replacing the brake fluid, antifreeze, gearbox oil, timing belt, tyres, and induction hose, and repairing the gear selector cables and instrument cluster

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