2004 Lotus Exige S2

For Sale: Lotus Exige (Premium Race), 2004 (54 Reg), 4-Owners from new.

Current Mileage: 35, 253 miles.

Chrome Orange Exterior Paint with black trim, and matching black & orange leather interior.

Full Spec:
2004 Series-2 Lotus Exige Premium Race Edition, (with some Exige Cup modifications/ upgrades, from Factory):
- Naturally Aspirated 2ZZ Engine (189BHP),
- 4-Point Schroth Racing Harnesses,
- Exige Cup: Öhlins 2-Way Adjustable Dampers,
- Exige Cup: Stage-2 Exhaust,
- Exige Cup: Uprated Oil Coolers,
- Exige Cup: Accusump Oil Accumulator in boot,
- Armourfend paint protection,
- Toyo Proxes R888-R tyres
- Soft-top included,
- Private number plate to be included in sale as well [S20 OHH]

Service History:
Comes with a large folder of Service history and receipts over the years and from previous owners.
The last Dealership service was by Lotus Silverstone in 2015. Since then I have had the Air-con condenser replaced and recharged, replaced the brake pads and refreshed the oil and filters regularly - This is a highly cherished vehicle.

Condition:
The Bodywork is exceptional except for a minor localised crack on the front right lower wheel arch, and knock to the front splitter (see pics).
The paintwork is pristine, except for a small stonechip on the front clam near the badge, and a tiny chip on the driver's door near the lock.
The wheels are immaculate.

This has been my beloved toy for the past 10-years - Reason for sale is that we are expecting Twins and so, well... you know the rest. This car brings such a joy to your day whether driving it or just looking at her. It is a real head turner and delivers such an immersive, visceral driving experience.

The ethos behind the Exige's engineering is something to behold, the lack of weight makes this car come alive. The acceleration, braking, and ability to change direction is incredible. With the Exige chassis, quick steering rack and 2-way Ohlins dampers you become totally connected to the road surface, you can sense even if you run over a penny - The ride quality is not jarring or uncomfortable though - you become man-and-machine.
The driving position is engaging, shifting gear is like loading a crisp bolt action rifle, the stage-2 exhaust roars, and the punchy engine with aggressive 2nd-Cam torque curve is electrifying. I don't think any other car comes close to the raw-connectedness you get from this.

Whilst it is with a heavy heart to sell this car, I have many fond memories and I know that it will bring just as many for the next owner. My favorite are of driving over to Mugello to watch the MotoGP, via Switzerland and the Alpine Passes, and coming back through Monaco.

Thanks for looking,

Ben