1998 LOTUS ELISE

1998 Lotus Elise S1

50,000 Miles

Exceptional Condition

A superb example of the car that redefined lightweight sports car engineering. This early Elise represents everything enthusiasts love about the original concept purity, balance and raw driving feel and this particular car is one of the nicest you’ll find.

Key Details

Year: 1998

Mileage: 50,000 miles

Transmission: Manual

Storage: Garaged and maintained on a trickle charger

Condition: One of the best-presented examples available

Service & Maintenance

Service book full of stamps

Recently completed “D” service

Carefully maintained, not neglected or left standing without preparation

Presents exactly as a well-cared-for enthusiast-owned Elise should

Specification & Colour Combination

Exterior: Classic Lotus Silver finish

Interior: Red leather sports seats with black dash and silver aluminium cabin trim

Lightweight aluminium tub chassis

Minimalist analogue driver-focused cockpit

Original Lotus wheels and correct stance

Hard Top

The contrast of silver bodywork with red interior is one of the most desirable and period-correct combinations for the S1.

Why the S1 Elise Matters

The Series 1 Elise is widely regarded as one of the greatest handling road cars ever produced. Weighing under 750kg, it delivers a driving experience modern cars simply cannot replicate. Steering feel, chassis feedback and balance are on another level.

Values of clean, unmodified, well-maintained S1 cars continue to strengthen especially examples like this with history, correct specification, and careful ownership.

Summary

This is not a tired project or average example it is a properly maintained, well-stored, and mechanically sorted Elise that is ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately.

A genuine opportunity to acquire a standout early Elise in excellent order.

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