Immaculate 1998 Lotus Elise S1 MOT until July 2026 Only 2,200 miles from new Only 4 former keepers 6 stamps in the service history booklet Complete with book pack and wallet Offered in original specification The Lotus Elise Series 1, launched in 1996, marked a rebirth of Lotus's lightweight sports car philosophy and became an instant icon for pure driving enthusiasts. Named after Elisa Artioli, the granddaughter of then-chairman Romano Artioli, the Elise introduced an innovative bonded aluminium chassis that was both exceptionally rigid and extremely light, weighing just 725 kg. Powered by a mid-mounted 1.8-litre Rover K-Series engine, it wasn't about raw horsepower but about balance, agility, and connection to the road, embodying Colin Chapman's mantra of "simplify, then add lightness." Its minimalist design, open-top styling, and razor-sharp handling won widespread acclaim, making it a modern classic almost immediately. Originally supplied by HR Owen Sports Cars, this highly desirable Series 1 comes complete with its original factory tyres, stamped service booklet, and all original driver's documentation, including the Alpine CD player as fitted when new. Factory options include metallic paint, passenger footrest, leather-trimmed seats, radio fitting kit, driving lamps, and a car boot tidy. Finished in Aluminium Silver with a Black interior, remarkably it has only covered a mere 2,200 miles from new. It benefits from recent cosmetic rectification to smarten up some stone chips on the front bumper in October 2025. The Elise was undoubtedly the car that saved Lotus in the Nineties and, particularly with the 30 year anniversary almost upon us, interest in these early Series 1 examples is increasing and values have started to rise. Now is the perfect time to grab a nice example in standard specification, and this super low-mileage, low-owner Elise could prove to be a shrewd long term investment. Part exchange subject to vehicle, Finance available (subject to status) & UK/Ireland delivery offered. STRICTLY APPOINTMENT ONLY VIEWINGS Extended warranties are available at an additional cost. Here at Wharfspeed Ltd, we offer a zero-pressure environment. Our company is run by enthusiasts, not salesmen, so you can browse at your own pace and enjoy a relaxed experience in our professional, well-presented showroom. We pride ourselves on providing and sourcing high-standard, low-mileage, HPI-clear vehicles.