2001 LOTUS ELISE

Headlight Washers,Blaupunkt Madrid 200 BT Bluetooth USB MP3,17'''' Alloy wheels,Aluminium trimmed door sills,Black Mohair Soft Top,Electric Mirrors,Metallic Paint,Front and Rear Fog/driving lights,Brushed Aluminium Trim,Leather Sports Seats,Over-Mats,Anti-lock Brakes,Front Disc Brakes,Rear Disc Brakes,Nitron Dampers,Alvan Front Splitter,Rockford Fosgate Punch P152 & R14X2 Speakers,5 Speed Close Ratio Gearbox,Hydraulic brakes,Rear Wheel Drive,ULEZ COMPLIANT,CAT 1 Meta Alarm System,Magnex SS Sports Exhaust,Lotus 111s Rear Diffuser,HID Headlights,Front Spot Lights,Electric Windows,Lotus AP Racing Calipers,EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE WITH AN INCREDIBLE SPECIFICATION & SERVICE HISTORY The Elise is a legend of the sports car world, and was on sale in its three iterations for a quarter of a century. The second of these (the S2) appeared in 2000, mostly as a response to more stringent crash safety regulations. Some say the original S1 cars are prettier, with their curvier body and more wide-eyed headlights, but the S2 is undoubtedly still a looker. It’s also more practical than the S1, with a roof that's easier to put up, lower sills to make entry and egress a trifle more dignified, and a more understeer-biased chassis set-up makes it less prone to unwanted hedge visits. In 2004, Lotus switched motive power from the light and soulful 1.8-litre Rover K Series engine to the more robust but slightly heavier 1.8-litre Toyota ZZ-GE unit, though the 189hp 111R version more than helped to offset the weight deficit. Yet whatever engine was dropped in behind the seats, the Elise S2 is always sublime to drive. There are many different versions of the Elise S2 as there are days in a month, but whichever one you’ve set your sights on, you can rest assured you’ll be driving an example of peak combustion-engine sports car. This beautiful Lotus Elise S2 Sports Tourer was supplied new by H R Owen in Canary Wharf, London to its first owner in Richmond on 21st June 2001 and is finished in Cobalt Blue Metallic with a Black Leather interior. The specification and options list are as high as you could possibly get at the time + some later additions and a list of the specification is shown in the attached documents, prepared by the owner, including a clear HPi check and HPI certificate. It also has an EEC Certificate of Conformity, and it is fitted with a CAT 1 Meta Alarm System. Here are just some of the options with this car: Technical Summary: • Engine: Rover K Series, l.8L, 1796cc, 4 cylinders, Double overhead camshaft: 16 valves, multi-point sequential fuel injection • ECU: Lotus K4 engine controller • Transmission: Ultralight manual 5 speed close ratio gearbox • Brakes: Non-servo split hydraulic, Lotus AP Racing Calipers • Suspension: Double Wishbone with coil springs over monotube Nitron dampers • Wheels: Lotus designed lightweight 6 spoke aluminium •· Chassis: Ultralight extruded aluminium bonded • Body: Closed mould lightweight composite Sports Tourer Purchase Package Options: • Cross-drilled brakes • Black brake callipers • Alarm system (Cat 1) • Body coloured door mirrors • Aluminium gear knob, handbrake sleeve, heater knobs and window winders • Leather seats with lumbar support • Leather trimmed dash, door panels and steering wheel • Luggage bag • 4 speaker audio system with Blaupunkt head unit. Mechanical Modifications: • Lotus Magnex SS Sports Exhaust • Lotus 111s Rear Diffuser • ITG Maxogen Air Box-Induction System • Nitron Street Series Suspension • Goodridge SS Braided Hoses • ProAlloy Radiator • Alvan Front Splitter • Elise Parts Short Shift & Throttle Linkage • Elise Shop HID Headlights • Lotus Updated Window and Roof seals • Lotus Driving lights upgraded to later spec. Interior Modifications: • Lotus Aftermarket Interior - Leather - Sills, Speaker covers, Gear tunnel, Sill pockets & Shelf liner. Alcantara - Instrument binnacle • Lotus MotorSport - Polished Aluminium - Window winders, Heater controls, Indicator stalks, Handbrake sleeve, Gear knob & Gear gate • Lotus Luggage Net • Lotus Door Kick plates • Hanger 111 door and speaker panel buttons Entertainment Modifications: • Blaupunkt Madrid 200 BT Bluetooth USB MP3 Car Stereo • Rockford Fosgate Punch P152 & R14X2 Speakers This car has been all over Europe on various road trips and it is still in exceptional condition throughout. There are two full ring binders with an unbelievable amount of paperwork, all properly catalogued, including its original sales brochures and literature, drivers' books and manuals, road test reports, a Full-Service Record from new with all invoices and a fully stamped service/maintenance book with 24 stamps - as unbelievably, it has been serviced every 12 months or so from new, irrespective of mileage covered. The first fastidious Owner kept this car from new until November 2024 when he was forced to sell it because he and his wife were moving house and the new house had no garage or anywhere to keep it, so it really did break his heart to let it go after 24 years, so he gave to us to sell for him, as could not do it himself. We did sell it almost immediately after an unbelievable number of enquiries and eventually to one of our customers for his wife as a Birthday present in November last year. The car was serviced by Lotus dealer Bell & Colvill on 16th November 2023 @ 74,121 miles for the first owner, and again by Bell & Colvill for the new owners on 13th January 2025 @ 74,401 miles - only 53 miles ago and it now covered 74,454 miles from new! However, she has hardly driven it as you can see from the mileage as unfortunately she finds it too difficult to drive, so it has just come back in to us to sell on their behalf. This is a high specification car in fantastic condition and as one of Bell & Colville's mechanics recently said, this is a superb example to drive and infinitely better than the average Elise S2 and we think it is probably the best example currently for sale. Upon sale, the car will come with a new 12 month MOT and our own standard 6 month mechanical warranty, but this can be upgraded and extended at additional cost if required. Car on display @ our showrooms in Mortlake, South West London. NB: Classic Chrome Ltd make every effort to ensure that the information in this advertisement is accurate and all statements as to provenance and condition are given as opinions only. When describing any car that is more than 20 years old, we sometimes have to rely on the car’s history file and any information provided by the previous owner(s). This information in passed on in good faith and is therefore not purported to be a statement of fact. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the condition and fitness for use of the vehicle. This does not affect your statutory rights.