1981 'W' registered with 80, 541 miles. Championship Gold with Cream Leather. This is one of 133 of this model to come out of the factory, and one of just 11 currently registered in the UK to our knowledge. Championship Gold is one of Lotus's Historic Colours, and was more recently introduced in 2017 with the launch of the Elise Cup 260 to commemorate 70 years of Lotus. A very significant colour indeed, and it brings this iconic shape to life in a very retro way. A very cool looking car indeed.

It is powered by Lotus's 160bhp 913LC 2.2-litre Twin Cam engine which is fuelled by Twin Dell Orto 45DHLA carbs and mated to a 5-speed Getrag Type 265 gearbox. (invoice for rebuild in 2016). We have a file of photographs from the 90's detailing a significant engine strip down and rebuild, (61, 400 miles according to the information we have in the file) as well as Rear Axle and Suspension, and interior, including seats and dash removal. Evidence of further works undertaken in 2021 and 2022 include Leather re-colouration, new Beige Carpets, Battery Isolator Switch, Thermal Insulation under bonnet, Chrome Re-useable Fuel Filter, carb service, Roll Bar bushes. Under the bonnet it looks clean, and the engine sounds good. There is a very recently replaced alternator which looks like new.
All the GKN Turbine wheels present very well with nicely finished Shiny Silver Grey and all 4 tyres look like new, with at least 7mm tread depth and no visible signs of ageing. It was MOT'd on 21st Feb 2024 with the only advisory being N/S Outer Drive Shaft worn but not excessively.

This isn't a concours car, but what it is, is a very cool looking Lotus Elite S2 in a very historic colour for Lotus, and a great classic car for an enthusiast who would like to take a good car and make it great, and have something that you will not find around every corner to drive and show. This car sits right at the heart of what classic cars are all about for their owners, very pretty, very mechanical feel to drive, and very rewarding to upkeep and even make just that little touch better in your ownership.