Lotus Elise Series 1 (1999)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Lotus Elise Series 1 from 1999 in the color matt black and an interior made of black partial leather.

Highlights

• Restored
• From 2nd hand
• Extensively rebuilt and restored in 2015
• Imported from England, converted from right-hand drive to left-hand drive
• Chassis, gearbox and engine of a standard Elise 111 from 1999 with 1.8 l, 90 kW, 122 hp Rover engine, body of a Lotus Exige MK1, painted matt black
• Foiling on the front hood (Batman logo)
• Various extras
• Bluetooth-capable MP3/CD player with retractable display
• Subwoofer
• Hands-free system
• Rear view camera
• LED rear lights
• Interior partially covered in carbon finish (dashboard, doors)
• Sports steering wheel
• Three-tone horn
• Total investment of €10,000 (not verifiable)
• In possession of the seller since 2016

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1999
• First registration: 1999
• Import from England
• Location: 46562 Voerde, Germany
• 2 vehicle owners
• TÜV valid until 04/25
• Repaired accident damage (front damage after rear-end collision)
• Approved
• German registration
• Duty paid
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Lotus Elise Series 1 was introduced in 1996 and was a revolutionary model in the world of sports cars. The Elise S1 had a 1.8-liter Rover K-Series engine with 122 hp, which impressed with its low weight and excellent driving dynamics. The car was hand-built in Hethel, England, and set standards for lightweight construction and handling. By the time the successor model was launched in 2001, around 8,500 units had been produced.

The facts

Exterior and interior

• Exterior color: Matt black
• Interior material: Black partial leather
• Repainted: Yes, body

Engine and transmission

• 1.8-liter four-cylinder Rover engine with 122 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in March 2024

Mileage

• 28,235 km (read off)
• The read mileage is not comprehensible

Documentation

• No checkbook available

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 50-70 %
• Underbody: superficial rust

Known defects

• Stone chip damage to the spoiler
• Paint damage on the hood
• Small scratch in the paintwork, a bit above the fuel filler cap
• There are scratches at the bottom of the front lip, presumably from a light impact
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Summary of the car

Discover this unique Lotus Elise Series 1 from 1999, an extensively restored and rebuilt vehicle. With its matte black exterior color, 28,235 km mileage and a 1.8-liter four-cylinder rover engine with 122 hp, this car not only offers outstanding driving dynamics, but also numerous upgrades such as LED taillights and a carbon finish interior.

Vehicle videos

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