Winner of the Best Preserved Youngtimer Award at the Vicenza Classic Car Show 2024
Rare original British Racing Green colour scheme
Original wheels with ultra-light MMC discs
New Yokohama Neova RS tyres
Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI)
The Attractions
When it was launched in 1995, the Lotus Elise S1 was greeted with great enthusiasm by enthusiasts and introduced several important technical and styling innovations, starting with its unmistakable curvaceous lines. Heralded as the world's most advanced sports car, it offered an extremely lightweight epoxy-bonded extruded aluminium chassis that made it a kind of speedy go-kart, unbeatable both on the track and on the road.
It was the progenitor of a new generation of agile and fast speedsters and is still a much-loved and respected car today.
This particular Elise, presented in classic British Racing Green, is in such good condition that it was recently awarded a prize at the Vicenza Classic Car Show 2024!
This S1 is equipped with several important accessories that further enhance its performance, including a Janspeed sports exhaust, a sports air filter and a four-finned rear racing diffuser to increase downforce. Recent maintenance includes a complete service, a new timing kit, water pump and completely replaced ignition system - important work that ensures that this stunning car is in truly fabulous condition, ready for its lucky new owner.
History and Documentation
Registered in 1996
Original left-hand drive
Valid overhaul
Winner of the Best Preserved Youngtimer Award at the Vicenza Classic Car Show 2024
Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI)
Odometer currently shows 78,525km
Condition
The car is always stored indoors, and this is reflected in its condition
The bodywork presents itself well without visible defects
The rare British Racing Green paintwork is in excellent condition
Coats of arms, lettering and markings present and correct
Canvas roof as new
Original wheels with ultra light MMC discs
New Yokohama Neova RS tyres
Black leather seats in excellent condition
Clear and readable instrumentation
Silver trim and bezels appear in splendid shape
Mechanics
Rover K-series VVC 1.8-litre engine
5-speed manual gearbox
Janspeed sports exhaust
Sports air filter
Aluminium rear bonnet
Lightweight aluminium four-finned racing rear diffuser
Recent service including new timing kit and water pump replacement
Cooling system flushed and antifreeze replaced
Ignition system completely replaced (distributor cap, distributor brush, cables, spark plugs and battery)
We have been informed that the mechanics of this car are in excellent condition
We detect no visible defects and it is evident that the car has been maintained with great care
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Vehicle specification
Year1999
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourGreen
Odometer78,525 Kilometres
Engine size1800
Auction Details
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Padova
CountryItaly
Bidding history
12
bids
from 4
bidders
rsfj€12,00029/06/24
rsfj€10,50029/06/24
rsfj€7,50029/06/24
samir-y••••€7,10029/06/24
rsfj€7,00029/06/24
PAOLO O••••€6,45028/06/24
PAOLO O••••€6,25028/06/24
val-bat••••€6,00128/06/24
PAOLO O••••€5,70028/06/24
val-bat••••€5,50028/06/24
PAOLO O••••€5,25027/06/24
PAOLO O••••€5,00026/06/24
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1999 Lotus Elise S1
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