23.000 €
PRICE ESTIMATION
28.04.2026
AUCTION END

Lotus Elise S2 (2001)

2001 Lotus Elise S2 with stainless steel sports exhaust system, full service history, in excellent overall condition

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Overview

Manufacturer
Model
Elise S2
Year
2001
Transmission
Manual
Horsepower
122
Milage
122.857 km
Country Version
GB
Location
DE-16547 Birkenwerder
Color
Metallic Blue
Type of auction
With reserve
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28/04/2026 7:37 PM
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Lotus Elise S2 (2001)

Juri Pilawa

Kickdown's Take

by Juri Pilawa

This Elise S2 stands out with a fully maintained service history and its striking blue exterior. As a minimalist sports car that guarantees driving pleasure, this Lotus retains its value well and is ready to drive immediately, with a valid TÜV inspection through July 2027. It’s the perfect opportunity to snag a lightweight convertible sports car in excellent condition.

Price Estimation23.000 € - 27.999 €
Vehicle description

Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
    • 102 photos
    • Video including engine running
  • Mileage of 122,857, verifiable through the complete service history

Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 2001
  • First registration: United Kingdom
  • Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 122 hp (90 kW)
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Metallic blue
  • Interior: Gray-black fabric-leather combination
  • Inspection valid until 07/2027
  • Additional features:
    • Interior trim with real carbon fiber
    • Stainless steel sports exhaust system installed

Condition

Exterior

  • The exterior color is metallic blue
  • Partially repainted, but no known accident damage
  • The body and paint are in very good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear (small stone chips)
  • There is no known damage to the body
  • The tires are approximately 2 years old with very good tread

Interior

  • Interior finished in a two-tone leather-Alcantara combination (gray/black)
  • The interior is in very good condition with minor signs of wear due to age
  • The driver's seat has a slight tear at the top (Image 87)

Mechanics

  • The Lotus Elise is ready to drive immediately and is registered
  • The engine and transmission run flawlessly
  • There are no known mechanical issues
  • Last service performed in November 2024

History

Ownership history

  • A total of three owners
  • First registered in the UK

Service history

  • 2001 at 1,164 km: Delivery service (Edmondson Lotus)
  • 2002 at 6,393 km: Service performed (Wilsons Lotus)
  • 2003 at 7,363 km: Service performed (Wilsons Lotus)
  • 2004 at 12,247 km: Service performed (Wilsons Lotus)
  • 2006 at 19,659 km: Service performed (Stratstone Lotus Cardiff)
  • 2008 at 34,847 km: Service performed (Quantum Mechanics Lotus Specialist)
  • 2010 at 45,012 km: Service performed (Quantum Mechanics Lotus Specialist)
  • 2016 at 69,750 km: Service performed
  • 2020 at 73,645 km: Service performed (baseline cars GmbH)
  • 2022 at 75,293 km: Service performed (baseline cars GmbH)
  • 2024 at 77,760 km: Service performed (baseline cars GmbH)

Documents

  • Service logbook (Images 98 to 101)
  • Vehicle registration certificate (Image 97) & Vehicle title (Image 96)
  • Exhaust system registration (Image 102)

Summary

The 2001 Lotus Elise S2 offered here features a classic configuration with a manual transmission and a verifiable mileage of 122,857 km. The vehicle is in good overall condition, comes with a maintained service history, and underwent a service in November 2024. The Elise, painted in metallic blue, features a well-maintained interior and is equipped with genuine carbon fiber trim. With three owners, TÜV valid until 07/2027, and a documented history, this example offers a solid foundation for enthusiasts of the purist Lotus driving concept.

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