1998 Lotus Elise 1.8 Roadster

Highlights

• In current ownership since 2016, kept as a cherished fair-weather and occasional-use car
• Showing 69,538 miles
• MOT valid to February 2027
• Accompanied by V5 documentation, Lotus handbook material, MOT paperwork and some earlier service history

The Appeal

With its bonded aluminium chassis, minimalist cabin and featherweight construction, the Lotus Elise is rightfully the stuff of legend - the perfect summation of Colin Chapman's ethos of "simplify, then add lightness". It's a fearlessly single-minded, utterly thrilling road car that continues to garner endless admiration.

This 1998 Elise has been in the hands of its current keeper since August 2016, used sparingly as a fair-weather companion and carefully stored during the intervening years. Finished in red with a black soft top and silver alloy wheels, it's a very handsome car that's bound to garner attention at your local rallies and shows. The next owner may wish to carry out a fresh service or light recommissioning, given its limited recent use, but other than this, it's reportedly ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.

History and Paperwork

• First registered on 1st August 1998 in the United Kingdom
• In current ownership since August 2016
• Kept as a fair-weather and occasional-use car, with long periods in storage in recent years
• Showing 69,538 miles
• MOT valid to February 2027
• Accompanied by V5 documentation, MOT paperwork and Lotus handbook material
• Some earlier service history available

The Condition

• Fibreglass body shell in good order
• Red paintwork is glossy and well-presented
• Some minor age-commensurate marks here and there
• Black soft top and silver alloy wheels
• Soft top is clean and well-kept
• Interior is tidy and original-looking with light-coloured trim
• Cabin shows only light wear consistent with a well-kept example of this age
• Instruments are clean and legible

The Mechanics

• 1,800cc Rover K-Series 4-cylinder engine
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Engine bay is in good order
• Believed to be mechanically standard
• In need of a fresh service before returning to the road proper

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