Introduction
Colin Bashford
Tipping the scales at just ~725 kg, the Elise doesn’t require a great deal of power to get going.
Built on an aluminium chassis with a fibreglass body, the Elise was designed to keep both weight and production costs low. Production began in 1996, with early cars featuring a Rover K-series 1.8-litre engine producing around 118 bhp. That may not sound like much, but with a kerb weight of just ~725 kg, it’s enough to propel the Elise from 0–60 mph in approximately 5.8 seconds — and it’s exceptionally nimble too.
This particular car is a 1998 S1 and has been with our vendor for approximately ~12.5 years, and fewer than ~2,000 miles have been covered in that time. It is accompanied by a collection of invoices and MOT certificates, and it has a current MOT valid until 29.04.2026. The current owner has brought the car up to a lovely standard, and maintained as needed with ~£6,400 spent on parts and then additional spend on servicing etc. Presented in a smart silver over black colourway, this is a no nonsense sports car that is begging to have its legs stretched.
This listing was written from information supplied by Colin after meeting Neil the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Hi, saw the lotus on eBay followed the links through to trade classics website which says car is in Aberdeen?
I live in Westhill would it be possible to come for a look?
Cheers Campbell
Hi Campbell, coming to see the car is fine by me but you have to go through trade classics first. Regards Neil
Hi Campbell,
We can help arrange a viewing for you if you could send an email to hello@tradeclassics.com first, we just need to do some checks.
Thanks,
Colin.
Vehicle Location
Aberdeen
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