The inside compliments per...If you are looking at this advert you don’t need me to tell you a story about the best chassis and the best four cylinder engine in the world, but I will: Engine done by TDI North 135 Cam Kit Fitted by Chris Foulds.
Mileage: 28,605 Miles Complete new body/chassis units are no longer available – Lotus says it has lost the jigs. Engine: 1.8 Ltr See good deals, great deals and more on a Used Lotus Cars in Phoenix, AZ. Service History. Great Car. Will : 07770 876552 One former keeper and One lady owner since 1999. A bargain now, but beware engine damage from pre-cat failure.A true milestone performance car, the Series 1 Elise is poised to soar in desirability in its 25th year.There are some superb low-mileage cars out there – and very good high-mileage cars, too – so try to purchase one that has been well cared for and be cautious about non-factory modifications unless they can easily be reversed.Rare models are the most collectible among enthusiasts, but standard cars often the most fun to own.Malcolm McKay is a regular contributor to Classic & Sports CarFind your next car in our classifieds – the classic of your dreams could be just a click away...Renault’s rare Sport Spider (left) and the Toyota MR2 are alternative buys
Walkarou...S1 Elise examples this good don't come up often. Make: Lotus
Feb 2020 MOT. Chassis done by Pheonix Motorsport Deposit Taken I now have an S2 Exige, which I bought new, but I just couldn’t resist this early S1 when I saw it for sale a few years ago.“I’m the fourth owner and have added 4000 miles to the 13,000 it had then. Stunning looks, highly sought-after, but impractical.Launched late in Elise S1 production, the MR2 Roadster was a serious contender: cheaper and better equipped, but heavy.
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by now – check the noise levels suit you, especially at cruising speeds; some are better than others.“I’d had Imprezas and GTIs,” says Chris Tester, “but when I bought an Elise in 1996 it was a revelation: I did 40,000 miles in two and a half years and its reliability was excellent. 4 owners - 23624 miles from new - Full Main agent / Lotus specialist history with 20 stamps + invoices since 2008 - Full handbook pack inc 2 service books + 2 keys - 12 months MOT. Please contact me if you are considering selling your car Visit our shop, you will find a wide choice.
It is, of course, finished in the stunning "Gold Leaf" colour scheme of Calypso Red & Monaco White with the gold dividing line. -------------- £12,9952000 (W) - 28k Miles – 1.8 Ltr - Manual Launched 25 years ago at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Elise was the first ‘affordable’ sports car Styled by Julian Thomson, engineered by his best friend Richard Rackham and named after the granddaughter of Lotus (and The Elise pioneered epoxy-bonded anodised aluminium extrusions as a means of constructing a road car chassis.A simple, high-sided tub with transverse torque boxes at both ends, it is exceptionally stiff – on a par with steel saloon bodies – and exceptionally light, at just 68kg without the body and rollbar, keeping the weight of the whole car to less than 750kg and making it a phenomenal performer without needing outrageous power.Steel is used only for the rollbar, galvanised rear subframe and bonded-in suspension mounts.Not only was it technologically innovative, but also hugely successful. 49,500 Miles - 4 Owners
Early light...Lotus Elise Sport 160 finished in Yellow with Full Black Leather Interior and Yellow Interior Colour PackGraphite Victory Wheels, Body Coloured Hardtop, Soft Top, Black Footmats with Yellow Elise Embroidery and Yellow Piping, Hurricane Indicat...© 2020 Pistonheads Holdco Limited, All Rights ReservedPistonheads Holdco Limited, c/o Legalinx Limited, Tallis House, 2 Tallis Street, Temple, London, EC4Y 0AB, United Kingdom Nitron adjustable spring and dampers, new Toyo Proxes tyres. Why you’d want a Lotus Elise S1 Launched 25 years ago at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Elise was the first ‘affordable’ sports car Lotus had built since production of the Series 4 Seven ended in 1973.
Rattling on cold starting (hydraulic tappets) suggests neglected servicing.The front-mounted radiator is prone to damage, corrosion and blocked ducts, so check it over; an uprated aluminium rad is a worthwhile mod.The Elise set a new sports car ride and handling benchmark and is guaranteed to make you smile.Any example you drive should feel brilliantly sharp and planted – yet smooth, soaking up any mid-corner bumps and only stepping out when pressed to track-day limits (at which point it can let go quickly).The cable gearchange was thought rubbery when new, and can get loose, but is easily fixed; crunchy changes mean a rebuild may be needed.Getting in/out is a challenge, so seats can get damaged; only the driver’s is adjustable.
Check out our deals and incentives! Elises + Exiges also urgently required. I think when new, such colours are brave and many want their 'new' car to be more sensible. This car has been fitted with Lotus Bilstein sports suspension and Yokohama tyres. FULL SERVICE HISTORY * First Registered 15/09/1999 Calypso Red paintwork in great condition
It is capable of speeds up to 240 km/h (150 mph). T181 JBC The Elise was named after Elisa Artioli, the granddaughter of Romano Art…
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49,000 Miles. Will : 07770 876552 HISTORY: 38,000 mile car as a base never damaged or stolen
Jan 1997 Lotus Elise S1 * Last Serviced at 47,257 miles 18/06/2020 I struggled to sell it a year later due to the colour; now it is a nailed-on classic and a very popular colour for older Lotus.
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The Elise has a fibreglass body shell atop its bonded extruded aluminium chassis that provides a rigid platform for the suspension, while keeping weight and production costs to a minimum. The Elise chassis: A remarkable piece of engineering. Only 23,000 miles from new with full service history. Certified Pre-Owned: No. Now in stock : Full picture pack to follow Complete refresh Smart Motors are pleased to present this iconic Lotus Elise for sale. Good Specification. Due to the recent non sale due to a wiring problem, over a £1000...*Lotus cars urgently wanted for stock* If you are thinking of selling we are the UKs number one buyer for all modern Lotus cars - all stock sourced from enthusiast owners direct - call now for a no hassle chat - realistic prices given!
It was in storage and needed shocks, suspension bushes, tyres and an exhaust after sitting for so long.