1997 Lotus

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.