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Lotus Elise 1.8 SC Convertible 2dr Petrol Manual (208 g/km, 218 bhp)

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Details

  • Make: Lotus
  • Milage: 44200 Miles
  • Year: 2009
  • Model: Elise
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol

Description

Elise SC Type 25 Jim Clark limited edition == Overview == #5 of 25 UK ltd edition car, built to celebrate the life of the late Jim Clark. The iconic livery is inspired by Clark's Type 25 1963 F1 car. These cars do not come up for sale very often. So I was very happy to find and buy this car a little over 3 years ago. Originally purchased from Bell & Colvill (B&C) and serviced exclusively by B&C and Analogue Automotive. The book is fully stamped and every invoice is included in an extensive history folder. == Originality 10/10 == Both keys, hand book, service bookn and factory hardtop are included. The car has received a few sympathetic (and reversible) modifications: - Upgraded aluminium radiator - Engine mount inserts - Larini Group B exhaust (The original Lotus Stage 3 exhaust, is etained and are included in the sale) == Bodywork: 8/10 == Paint protection film (PPF) was applied to the front and sides from new. Paint is all original and has a few minor marks commensurate with age, but in general it is in excellent condition. Note: there is one area of parking/kerb damage on the leading edge of front clam (see issues section below) Hard top: excellent. Not shown in the pictures cubes with storage bag. Soft top: excellent condition. Refurbished by Allon White trim shop, June 2023 Wheels - good, slight kerb damage on the edge of one alloy and some lacquer bubbling on a couple of them. == Interior: 9/10 == In great condition. The Probax seats are very comfortable with only light signs of wear. Sill protectors - a few light scufffs from doing their job but otherwise very good. == Mechanical: 9/10 == Tyres, discs, pads all have plenty of life remaining New 12V battery in Autumn 2022 Full 'F' level service by B&C December 2023 including SC belt, coolant, plugs, air filter, gearbox oil etc. in addition to the usual oil and filter Latest service was completed by B&C in January 2025 == Niggles == Hopefully you can tell this car had been very well cared for. In the spirit of full disclosure, here are some points I would plan to address over time if keeping the car: Leading edge of the front clam has some damage - I suspect I caught a large curb when parking. It's so low down and unobtrusivesoi rejected to cover it with some tape. One of the air vents has some scratches from a mobile phone holder == Summary == This is a wonderful car and any inspection is welcome and encouraged. I'm based in the South Downs, near Worthing (BN13)