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1998 Lotus Elise S1

Pretty little first-generation Elise in Lotus Racing Green on offer from long-term ownership.

ESTIMATE: £10,000 - £12,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA

BODY COLOUR
Lotus Racing Green
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
R159 HDV
ODOMETER READING
78218 Miles

SUMMARY

Pretty little first-generation Elise in Lotus Racing Green on offer from long-term ownership.

DESCRIPTION

Finished in Lotus Racing Green with both a removable hard roof and a black canvas roof, over a black leather-trimmed interior, it sits on 15" 5-spoke alloys
Powered by a 1.8-litre DOHC K-series inline-four, producing 118bhp and driven through the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission
Equipment includes a trip computer, aluminium gear knob, alarm and immobiliser, rear bulkhead storage net, fog lights, tinted windscreen, and upgrades to the suspension and exhaust
First registered in 1998, in current ownership since 2002, but hardly used since 2023
Supplied with original handbooks, service book full of stamps, a folder of invoices dating back to 2001, previous MOTs and both keys along with 12 months MOT
Given its lack of recent use, it would benefit from a service prior to extended use. Once carried out, this modern classic performance hero should make a fine addition to any collection, and a rewarding companion for spirited weekend drives or track-day use

SPECIFICATION

Make: LOTUS
Model: ELISE
Variant: S1
Registration Number: R159 HDV
MOT Expiry: 30/04/2026
Chassis Number: SCCGA1119WHC33329
Engine Number: 18K4FJ31685068
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Lotus Racing Green

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Stacey Williams
Car Specialist
07472 250306
stacey@iconicauctioneers.com

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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.

If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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