1998 Lotus Elise

KEY FACTS This Lotus Elise S1 is a lightweight and exciting modern classic sports car, enhanced with a Bell & Colvill 140bhp upgrade. It is powered by a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated inline-four, driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. First registered in April 1998, this example has only recently been acquired by the seller and the third owner since new. The odometer indicates 62,493 miles, which the seller believes to be the genuine total. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Elise S1 is finished in a timeless shade of silver, over a red leather and black cloth-trimmed interior, featuring a black dashboard and door card inserts, and exposed aluminium body panels. It rides on a set of staggered 15-inch front and 16-inch rear twin five-spoke alloy wheels finished in metallic grey and fitted with mixed tyres. Equipment includes a top-tinted windscreen, a black leather-trimmed steering wheel, heater and ventilation controls, and an aluminium gear knob. This example has been enhanced with a Bell & Colvill 140bhp upgrade and LED headlights. Accompanied by the owner’s handbooks, the V5C, the service booklet, a touch-up paint pot, a selection of maintenance invoices, and two keys. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: age-related marks, a slight scuff on the nose and a scuff on the passenger wing mirror. MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview. SERVICE HISTORY The seller states that the last maintenance was carried out in April 2026 at around 62,000 miles by Theo Elliott (Cars Guardian), including an engine oil and filter change, new spark plugs, four new tyres, fitment of four new adjustable coilover shock absorbers, and replacement gear lever bushes. The seller states that the car was also serviced in August 2025 at 62,100 miles. The seller reports that a further service was carried out in August 2024 at an indicated 59,902 miles. The seller