2014 Lotus Exige LF1

Highlights

• Highly desirable limited edition model

• All of the original LF1 collectables and memorabilia included

• Car number 19 of 81

• Especially low mileage

• 345bhp, supercharged V6 engine

• 0-60mph in 3.8s

• Race pack and Premium Pack as standard

• Comprehensive Lotus main dealer service history

• In superb overall condition

Overview

There's just something about the purity, feedback and sheer drive-ability of the Exige that gets under the skin – there’s nothing quite like it – and that's exactly how the current owner of this particularly rare Lotus Exige S LF1 felt. Being a Formula One fan, too, it made perfect sense to pick up one of these rare, limited edition models. With only 81 examples ever produced, each individually numbered to commemorate the 81 Lotus F1 victories over the years, it's an incredibly exclusive club and seeing as the LF1 is based on the Exige S you still get the devastatingly fast 345bhp, 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine, not to mention Race and Premium packs as standard for an optimised setup.

Having spent countless hours with Lotus specialists, auction houses and online platforms waiting for a low-mileage example with the right history and, importantly, all of the original LF1 collectables and memorabilia included, the vendor acquired this car, number 19 of 81, in 2025, a model that celebrates Jim Clark's win in the 1965 South African Grand Prix. During their ownership the LF1 has been entrusted to the specialist team at Lotus Woodcote & Copse, who have serviced and maintained the car, ensuring it continues to look and perform at its very best.

Due to lack of use the car is now reluctantly up for sale with the vendor informing us that they want a Lotus they can jump into whenever the opportunity arises rather than a bona fide piece of Lotus heritage so special that it should arguably be preserved. With full main dealer service history, along with the complete LF1 package, this exceptional Lotus Exige makes for a truly exciting and wonderfully collectible car.

History and documentation

• 2014 model year

• Car number 19 of 81

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• In current ownership since 29 Sep 2025

• First registered 01 Nov 2014

• Two registered former keepers

• Original book pack

• Two keys

• Excellent Lotus main dealer service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: after sales service at 1,483 miles (2015), service at 3,364 miles (2016), service at 5,535 miles (2017), service+brake fluid at 6,165 miles (2018), A service at 8,141 miles (2020), service at 8,920 miles (2022), C service at 9,105 miles (2023), A service at 9,181 miles and new rear tyres (2024), B service+brake fluid at 9,269 miles (2025), service+brake fluid at 9,632 miles (2026)

• Multiple main dealer supporting invoices for parts, servicing and maintenance

• Current vendor's original purchase receipt

• All of the original LF1 memorabilia is supplied and in excellent condition, including the gold key rings, two 1965 magazines, miniature F1 helmet, T-shirt and hardback design and development book

• Also included are the editions of Autosport and Motor Sport covering the relevant Grand Prix win

• HPI clear

• Advisory-free MOT until 14 Feb 2027

• London ULEZ compliant

• 10,006 indicated miles

Interior

• The interior is in excellent condition

• Clean throughout

• Minimal wear and tear commensurate with mileage

• There is the faintest evidence of wear to the driver's leather panel

• No damage to report

• The vendor informs us that everything is in great working order and the interior has been very carefully looked after

• Premium Pack, including air conditioning

• LF1 Limited Edition plaque showing car 19 of 81

• LF1 specific car mats included

• Alpine stereo head unit

• Apps2Car phone mount fitted

• Luggage compartment is clean and tidy and the car comes with a CTEK MXS 10 battery charger and Lotus LF1 fabric car cover

• Engine bay presents very well

Exterior

• The F1-inspired exterior presents very well overall

• No signs of any major damage but there are a couple of minor stone chips to the front of the car consistent with careful road use

• Ebony black paintwork remains in excellent condition

• Krypton 9 ceramic coated

• Uniform panel gaps

• All glasswork is intact and free from issue

• Special edition badges present and correct

• The staggered 17” front and 18” rear, twin five-spoke gold alloy wheels present very well with no kerb damage but the vendor does report a couple of small areas of blistering

• The vendor informs us that the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres are in good condition; the rears were replaced in Jan 2024 at 9,181 miles

• Red painted brake calipers remain in fine fettle

• Underneath looks to be in good condition with no reported damage and all under trays are intact and in good shape

Mechanical

• 345bhp, 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• Race Pack, including Dynamic Performance Management system and high-performance brakes

• 0-60mph in 3.8seconds

• 172mph top speed

• Regularly kept on a trickle charger to maintain battery condition

• No known mechanical issues

• The vendor informs us that the car starts with a proper roar and sounds wonderfully, almost terrifyingly, exciting, the acceleration, cornering and braking are simply exhilarating, the steering and chassis give you that incredibly direct, connected feeling that Lotus does so well, and the combination of the performance, soundtrack and sheer drive-ability makes every journey feel like an occasion

Summary

This low owner, low mileage Lotus Exige LF1 is a wonderful slice of Lotus Formula 1 history, not to mention a truly excellent machine with supercar like performance and it comes to market in fantastic overall condition and with comprehensive main dealer service history. Whether you choose to drive it with gusto or pamper it as part of a collection, this limited edition Lotus will be sure to excite however you decide to enjoy it.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.