Elise S1

Key Features

GearboxManual
Body StyleConvertible
Fuel TypePetrol
Engine Size1.8
Mileage6650
Power118
Year1997

Price: £29,995

Details

A rare find; this Elise S1 is a beautifully preserved piece of Lotus history, painted in vibrant Calypso Red and fitted with a factory hardtop. Showing just 6,650 miles from new and cared for by a single owner, it blends classic looks with driver-focused performance for £29,995.

What makes this example genuinely special is its originality—down to the tyres. Everything remains exactly as when it left the factory: seats, trim, exhaust, even the driving lamps and alarms. The factory hardtop adds solidity, and the sound from the exhaust reminds you this is no restored copy, but the real deal.

Under its skin you’ll find MMC brakes—a rare technology for its time, offering strong stopping power thanks to a unique metal-matrix disc setup that transfers friction from the pad to the disc surface, creating a stable bite right from the off.

The lightweight feel is enhanced by leather seating and an exhaust tuned to announce this Elise’s motorsport pedigree. From the front lamps to the driving lamps, this car makes its presence felt.

Inside, the trim retains original character with supple black leather, a steering wheel that’s been swapped for a removable Momo unit, and the kind of simplicity that connects directly with road and driver. Audio provisions have been neatly handled with a radio fitting kit, turning even long drives into pure Lotus moments.

This is an Elise you don’t just drive—you experience. A blend of heritage, sound, and sharp handling, preserved with respect and built to be enjoyed.

  • Finished in Calypso Red
  • Black Leather Interior
  • MMC Brakes
  • Leather Seats
  • Factory Hardtop
  • Sports Exhaust
  • Radio Fitting Kit
  • Driving Lamps
  • Alarm
  • 1 Owner

8.9% APR Hire Purchase and Lease Purchase Finance Available, examples below:

Hire Purchase Quotation
Elise S1 - £29,995
Deposit - £4,995
Term - 48 Months
First Payment - £811.80
46 Monthly Payments - £611.80
Final Payment - £621.80
APR - 8.9%
Amount of Credit - £25,000
Interest Charges - £4,366.40
Admin Fee (up front) - £200
Option to Purchase Fee (with last) - £10
Total Charges - £4,576.40
Total Repayable - £34,571.40

Lease Purchase Quotation
Elise S1 - £29,995
Deposit - £3,000
Term - 36 Months
First Payment - £742.71
34 Monthly Payments - £542.71
Final Payment - £12,965.00
APR - 8.9%
Amount of Credit - £26,995
Interest Charges - £4,952.85
Admin Fee (up front) - £200
Option to Purchase Fee (with last) - £12
Total Charges - £5,164.85
Total Repayable - £35,159.85

For further information please contact our sales team on 01483 281000

For more information and to book a test drive contact one of our Lotus experts.

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