1997 LOTUS ELISE

It is the earliest version of most cars that take on the quickest and largest collectors’ status (think Land Rover, Mini, Lotus Cortina) so I am delighted to be able to offer here an early production Elise S1 with, pleasingly, all of the early-build features. These include…

Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) brakes

Aluminium engine cover

Canvas boot bag

Early style rear window

Early style wheels

Headlamp covers

With just three owners from new, and with only 26400 recorded miles, P514 FPM was originally sold to a Mr Cooke of Arundel by the Surrey-based dealership, Bell & Colvill. In year 2000 it was sold to a Mr Brooks in Formby, Merseyside and, finally, to a Mr Smith in August 2022.

As noted above, Mr Brooks was to keep the vehicle for twenty-two years although it did enter in to a period of inactivity between 2007 and 2020 before emerging to a full recommissioning, including a change of timing belt and new brake pads all round.

Due to being carefully stored for some thirteen years, the red paintwork has, pleasingly, aged at a much slower rate than most cars and retains a high and even lustre across all surfaces. The seats, similarly, remain in an outstanding condition with no discernible wear.

I have driven the vehicle 250 miles from Lancashire to South Norfolk and, subsequently, I have undertaken some significant improvements, including…

Full service including another timing belt, alternator belt, spark plugs, water pump, oil and filters

Replace clutch flexi pipe (now braided)

Rebuild gear shift mechanism

New wheel speed sensor

Renew boot release cable

Renew all track control arm gaiters

Plus much more…

I am pleased to report that in all other respects, it performs exactly as you would expect from a vehicle displaying such a low mileage.

Now looking for its next custodian please do not miss the opportunity to acquire a super little collector’s car.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – GUY MUNDAY HAS THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS OF MARQUE EXPERIENCE.

Located in South Norfolk – the home of Lotus. Please call 07718 385168 at any time to arrange a viewing; evenings and weekends always a pleasure. Nationwide delivery available at modest extra cost.

Many thanks for looking!