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Lotus Elise
ELISE_S1 - Elise Series 1
46k-Mile 1999 Lotus Elise
1999
Manual
Petrol
£3,000
Bidding ends 8 Sept at 19:09
Listing Source
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Auction
Auction Date
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Starts at 01:00
Ends at 19:09
6 days remaining
Location
United Kingdom
Description
This 1999 Lotus Elise is a right-hand-drive UK-market example recently acquired by the selling dealer, who tells us that the car had three previous owners. Finished in New Aluminum over black and blue upholstery, it is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes 15" and 16" alloy wheels, slotted…
About the Elise
The Lotus Elise (1996-2021) revolutionised the lightweight sports car. Bonded aluminium chassis, mid-engine layout, and minimal weight (under 700kg) delivered extraordinary handling. Various Rover and Toyota engines (118-243hp). Around 35,000 built across three series. The modern classic Lotus.
Known Issues to Watch For
Chassis: Bonded aluminium - check for crash damage (expensive to repair), corrosion at mounting points. Engine: K-series (early) - head gasket failure common. Toyota (later) - very reliable. Gearbox: Rover PG1 or Toyota C64 - both adequate. Budget £2-4k annually.
Desirable Options
Toyota engine (2ZZ most desirable), Cup specification, Sport 220/Cup 250, Air conditioning (rare but useful), Hard top, Good service history
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower118 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1999
Body StyleRoadster
Production Info
Production Years1996 - 2001
GenerationELISE_S1
Recently sold at auction: Elise
Price history: Elise at auction
3 sold lots
Hammer prices from UK auctions, most recent 300 sales.
Listing Source
Bring a Trailer
Auction
Auction Date
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Starts at 01:00
Ends at 19:09
6 days remaining
Location
United Kingdom
£3,000
1999Manual