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1991 Lotus Elan SE Turbo

United Kingdom • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot Lot 407

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This 1991 Lotus Elan M100 boasts an exceptionally low 69,000 miles with a remarkable 19 service stamps, including a recent cam belt and water pump replacement. It's presented as a pampered example with shiny paintwork and a well-maintained interior, complemented by new tires and recent brake work, making it a highly desirable classic sportscar.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as being in excellent shape for its year and mileage, with notably shiny paintwork. While it has a minor cosmetic issue with the rear number plate needing to be reattached, the description indicates it's a pampered example with a comprehensive service history, recent cam belt and water pump replacement, and new brake components. The car starts promptly and runs nicely with healthy oil pressure and no warning lights, suggesting good mechanical condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SCC100ZT1MHD17507

Odometer:

69,000 miles

Reg Number:

H422YYV

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Only 69k miles with 19 service stamps; recent new cam belt and water pump; a pampered example of the world's best handling front-wheel drive sportscar Launched in 1987 when Lotus had the deep pockets of General Motors behind it, the Elan SE Turbo M100 was the first and only front-wheel-drive production car Lotus ever built.

Purists were initially sceptical, but Lotus engineers proved that FWD could deliver world-class handling.

Using a rigid composite body on a steel backbone chassis, the M100 eradicated traditional front-drive issues like torque steer through clever suspension geometry, with power steering as standard equipment.

Power came from an Isuzu-sourced 1.6 turbocharged inline-four engine, co-developed with Lotus tuning.

Delivering 165bhp it could launch the Elan from 0 to 60mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 137mph.

In true Lotus tradition, it was highly rated by the automotive press who declared it to be the finest handling front-wheel-drive sports bar n...

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£2,415

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£6,563

Median Price (Since 2020)

£29,623

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