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There have been a few versions, I think? The first was the entry level Elise with a limited edition plate, I think there were 50 of those, came with a factory tour, certificate etc?. They later brought out a 111s version, poss 25 of those? More recently there has been another incarnation, just the colour scheme on an Elise S.
Ready and happy to be corrected.
Ready and happy to be corrected.
There is some more info here:
http://www.hazelnet.org/elise/index.htm
which also has the original Lotus Press Release here:
http://www.hazelnet.org/elise/Lotus_Clark_Type_25_...
http://www.hazelnet.org/elise/index.htm
which also has the original Lotus Press Release here:
http://www.hazelnet.org/elise/Lotus_Clark_Type_25_...
Stephanie Plum said:
They made 25 of the most recent version for the UK - and they are an Elise SC with Exige suspension and wheels/tyres, not an Elise S.
We have one of them, as well as one of the S2 111S versions
So is the SC version strictly limited edition ie documented numbers, or just a limited production run based on demand?We have one of them, as well as one of the S2 111S versions
wendyg said:
Stephanie Plum said:
They made 25 of the most recent version for the UK - and they are an Elise SC with Exige suspension and wheels/tyres, not an Elise S.
We have one of them, as well as one of the S2 111S versions
So is the SC version strictly limited edition ie documented numbers, or just a limited production run based on demand?We have one of them, as well as one of the S2 111S versions
Another 25 have been produced for Europe.
http://pistonheads.com/lotus/default.asp?storyId=1...
The earlier Type-25 was also a strictly limited edition, as are half the Elises sold it seems.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking they are worth significantly more than a normal car with the same spec just because they are limited editions, though.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking they are worth significantly more than a normal car with the same spec just because they are limited editions, though.
Edited by kambites on Wednesday 20th January 08:23
Get one and come to the Type 25 show that Clive Chapman is thinking of putting on. I spoke to him at the PH show, nice bloke, never meet him before, I told him I have the 25 SC and he reminded me that a donation of the sale of new 25's goes to the Jim Clark Fund. He signed my book using Colin's pen and I left chuffed!! As for my 25, I couldn't take my eyes of it the first time I saw it, had to have one, simple as! The only thing I would like to see is a
'Team Lotus'------- sign on the wing and door to finish it off.
Just liffed this info:
Type 25 Jim Clark Elise SC , 2008
Based on the 200bhp Supercharged Lotus Elise SC; only 25 will be built to commemorate with the 40th anniversary of the passing of Jim Clark. Finished in classic non-metallic Racing Green with Yellow stripe, as per Jim’s famous Type 25 Formula One car, the car has a bespoke interior in Red, and some classic touches including wooden gearknob, signature Jim Clark signwriting, and yellow grille surround.
'Team Lotus'------- sign on the wing and door to finish it off.
Just liffed this info:
Type 25 Jim Clark Elise SC , 2008
Based on the 200bhp Supercharged Lotus Elise SC; only 25 will be built to commemorate with the 40th anniversary of the passing of Jim Clark. Finished in classic non-metallic Racing Green with Yellow stripe, as per Jim’s famous Type 25 Formula One car, the car has a bespoke interior in Red, and some classic touches including wooden gearknob, signature Jim Clark signwriting, and yellow grille surround.
Edited by LOTUS F1 on Wednesday 20th January 08:33
kambites said:
The earlier Type-25 was also a strictly limited edition, as are half the Elises sold it seems.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking they are worth significantly more than a normal car with the same spec just because they are limited editions, though.
+ 1, don't buy to invest, and don't let the fact that your 'limited' Lotus value is going down at the same speed as a standard lotus put you off buying or put you off enjoying.Don't fall into the trap of thinking they are worth significantly more than a normal car with the same spec just because they are limited editions, though.
Edited by kambites on Wednesday 20th January 08:23
kambites said:
The earlier Type-25 was also a strictly limited edition, as are half the Elises sold it seems.
Don't fall into the trap of thinking they are worth significantly more than a normal car with the same spec just because they are limited editions, though.
Very true in most instances - the JC version of which we are speaking does have Exige suspensioon and 2-11 wheels with AO48s on however, so it isn't a standard SC Elise.Don't fall into the trap of thinking they are worth significantly more than a normal car with the same spec just because they are limited editions, though.
Edited by kambites on Wednesday 20th January 08:23
kambites said:
Stephanie Plum said:
Very true in most instances - the JC version of which we are speaking does have Exige suspensioon and 2-11 wheels with AO48s on however, so it isn't a standard SC Elise.
True but all of those parts could be fitted to a standard Elise SC for a price. 
The Type 25 SC Elise has some fantastic details on it. The wheels, with the silver rim, are georgeous. The colour looks great and the interior is nice. The wide yellow single stripe spoils the car for me imo and put me off getting one. Two parallel yellow stripes or even the three stripes as per the red Elise sport racer would have looked better to me.
Can those wheels be bought from Lotus as a set or were they made just for the car. They would look teriffic on an Exige.
Can those wheels be bought from Lotus as a set or were they made just for the car. They would look teriffic on an Exige.
doggydave said:
The Type 25 SC Elise has some fantastic details on it. The wheels, with the silver rim, are georgeous. The colour looks great and the interior is nice. The wide yellow single stripe spoils the car for me imo and put me off getting one. Two parallel yellow stripes or even the three stripes as per the red Elise sport racer would have looked better to me.
Can those wheels be bought from Lotus as a set or were they made just for the car. They would look teriffic on an Exige.
Yea, agree with that, for me though the single stripe matters, as this is what Jimmy & CO had on the cars, double stripes would have meant nothing on the JC 25 SC. I loved the Evora at the PH show, with the same trad colour scheme, though it seemed to be in a darker BRG. Can those wheels be bought from Lotus as a set or were they made just for the car. They would look teriffic on an Exige.
doggydave said:
The Type 25 SC Elise has some fantastic details on it. The wheels, with the silver rim, are georgeous. The colour looks great and the interior is nice. The wide yellow single stripe spoils the car for me imo and put me off getting one. Two parallel yellow stripes or even the three stripes as per the red Elise sport racer would have looked better to me.
Can those wheels be bought from Lotus as a set or were they made just for the car. They would look teriffic on an Exige.
Yes, the wheels on the JC Type 25 are the same as those fitted to the Exige 240R and 2-11 (Lotus Motorsport items I believe). I think they are the same as these from Elise Parts:Can those wheels be bought from Lotus as a set or were they made just for the car. They would look teriffic on an Exige.
http://www.eliseparts.com/products/show/11/751/lot...
Around £1900 for a full set without tyres... Not sure if you can buy them with the silver rims though, I think you'd have to ask Lotus
Edited by niki265 on Wednesday 20th January 22:09
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