1997 Lotus

190bhp, hardtop

£16,500or finance this car
Mileage
60,000 mi
Fuel
Petrol
Gearbox
Manual

Description

Nautilus Blue (beautiful blue/green pearlescent)
Hardtop (Colour coded)
I have owned this car since March 2001 with only 2 previous owners. Garaged all its life. Only selling after 18 years as I've a McLaren and would like some garage space. I also don't drive this lovely machine nearly enough. Being a Mk1 there is a very high chance this car will not only hold its value but appreciate.
Engine was custom mapped and is dyno proven at 193 bhp rectifying the only real gripe you can have about the Elise - a lack of power. Spec is as follows:-
Emerald ECU
Dave Andrews head ported and flowed with larger valves
High lift Piper 285 camshafts
Jenvey DTH individual throttle bodies and airbox
Forged pistons
H section steel connecting rods
EBD 4-2-1 manifold and sports exhaust
Comes with three different cat through-pipes (not fitted for MOT purposes but quickly switchable)/
Uprated head gasket
Lower temperature thermostat
The suspension is Bilstein dampers and springs which would have done about 15k or so.
Despite the upgrades the car has never been tracked.
Car is in excellent condition. Original wheels have been perfectly refurbished as new. Appearance is as factory save for the following subtle improvements which can easily be reversed if you wish to go back to the utilitarian plastic factory original. (I have most of the original plastic items)
Headlight fairings
Clear Front indicators
Stainless steel handbrake handle and leather gaiter
Stainless door card fasteners and window winders
Stainless gear surround
Polished gear stick shaft and stainless gear knob
Dash inserts are colour coded (nautilus blue)
Stainless switch instrument rings
Stainless heater knobs and facing plate
Stereo and speakers fitted.

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