LOTUS ELISE S1
Lowest Price: £7,875 • Median Price: £20,868 • Highest Price: £56,600 • Sell-Through Rate: 75%
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£7,875
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£20,868
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£56,600
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
94
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
75%
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H&H Auctioneers
Not Sold
3rd Dec 2025
2000 Lotus Elise S1 Type 49 1 of just 92 Type 49 Editions, with just 2...
Mathewsons
Not Sold
14th Oct 2025
1996 LOTUS ELISE S1
Manor Park
£13,800
6th Sep 2025
1998 Lotus Elise Featherweight British sports car with only one former...
Bonhams Cars Online
Not Sold
19th Nov 2025
2000 Lotus Elise
Mathewsons
Not Sold
10th Oct 2025
1996 LOTUS ELISE S1
Iconic Auctioneers
£23,625
23rd Aug 2025
1999 Lotus Elise 111S - 5,115 Miles
Collecting Cars
£19,564
18th Nov 2025
1999 Lotus Elise S1 - 11,440 Miles
Iconic Auctioneers
£10,600
9th Oct 2025
1998 Lotus Elise 135 Sport
PistonHeads
£13,000
16th Aug 2025
1997 Lotus Elise S1
Manor Park
Not Sold
12th Nov 2025
1998 Lotus Elise Only 2,200 miles from new
Collecting Cars
£19,296
7th Sep 2025
1999 Lotus Elise S1 - 11,440 Miles
Collecting Cars
£20,368
14th Aug 2025
1997 Lotus Elise S1
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The Lotus Elise S1 debuted in 1996, a lightweight roadster conceived to revive Lotus's sports car heritage. Its aluminum chassis and composite body kept weight minimal, prioritizing handling over outright power.
The story goes that the car was named "Elise" after the granddaughter of Romano Artioli, who was the chairman of Lotus and Bugatti at the time of the car's development and launch.
Its successor is the Lotus Elise S2.
Did you know that the original design for the Elise S1 was penned by Julian Thomson, who later became Head of Design at Jaguar? He was only 27 years old at the time.
How much is a Lotus Elise S1 worth?
In average condition, a Lotus Elise S1 is worth £20,868.
What is the most expensive Lotus Elise S1 to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Lotus Elise S1 to sell in history was sold for £56,600.
What is the cheapest Lotus Elise S1 to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Lotus Elise S1 to sell in history was sold for £7,875.
When was the Lotus Elise S1 produced?
The Lotus Elise S1 was produced between 1996 and 2000.