2007 LOTUS ELISE S SUPER TOURING - 13,872 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A very smart example of the lightweight British sports car, equipped with the comfort-oriented Super Touring pack for added usability and offered for sale with very low mileage from new.
• Under the decklid sits the 1.8-litre naturally aspirated Toyota inline-four, which sends 134bhp to the rear wheels via an engaging five-speed manual transmission.
• The odometer displays just 13,872 miles, which is fully supported by the car’s detailed maintenance history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Elise S was specified with eye-catching Ardent Red paintwork with black leather-trimmed sports seats.
• It rides on the original set of 16-inch, six-spoke alloy wheels, finished in satin black.
• The car was also ordered with the road-focused Super Touring pack, which includes twin airbags, leather upholstery, two additional speakers, a separate starter button, a cupholder and floor mats.
• It was also specified with air conditioning, which was a £1,295 option from new.
• The original owner’s book pack and a stamped service book, two keys, the original tool kit, and previous MOT test certificates are included with this vehicle.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• The Ardent Red paintwork is described by the vendor as being in excellent overall condition, with some very light stone chips to the front bumper.
• The alloy wheels are in very good shape, and while there are kerb scuffs on the rim of the rear passenger-side wheel, these have been touched in and are relatively minor.
• Inside, the cabin is reported to be in excellent condition, with some very light signs of wear on the seats and small marks on the driver’s-side sill cover, caused when entering and exiting the vehicle.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
• The last MOT test was carried out on 22 July 2021, which resulted in a clean, first-time pass. However, as this was carried out in Northern Ireland the result is not displayed on the DVLA website.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Elise’s most recent service was carried out was in September 2021 at 13,870 miles by Hollybrook Sports Cars, who performed an oil change and inspection service.
• Prior to this, an oil service and air filter change were carried out at 12,816 miles miles in May 2020 and an oil service and spark plug replacement were carried out at 10,040 miles in September 2016.

SUMMARY

The Lotus Elise S is highly regarded as one of the best handling sports cars in the world, with its lightweight construction and deft balance, it delivers a hugely dynamic and engaging driver experience. Presented in impressive overall condition and with very low mileage from new, this striking example should make a fine companion for spirited weekend drives on its next owner’s favourite B-roads, but could also be enjoyed on longer journeys thanks to its comfort-focused Super Touring Pack equipment.

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