£12,000 - £14,000
1991 Lotus Elan Turbo SE
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 196P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Lotus Elan M100 Turbo SE was originally supplied to F1 driver Johnny Herbert and has undergone a recent body-off, chassis-up restoration. With less than 500 miles since restoration and a well-documented service history, it presents a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
7
Restored, interior in fine order.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SCC100ZT1MHD16827
Chassis No:
Odometer:
80,000 miles
H463 TCL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Supplied new to F1 driver Johnny Herbert.
Registration No: H463 TCL Chassis No: SCC100ZT1MHD16827 MOT: T.B.A
Retained by Lotus Cars when new and provided to Formula One driver Johnny Herbert
Recently completed body-off, chassis-up restoration, including a full mechanical refresh
Less than 500 miles since restoration and just five former keepers from new
Supplied with the owner's wallet, combined owner's manual and service book, and a large history file
After a production gap of some 14 years, Lotus took the decision to reintroduce the much-loved Elan name with its new two-seater convertible sports car.
The M100 Elan aimed to dispel the old clichés of unreliability by installing a trusted Japanese engine and manual transmission supplied by Isuzu, and built with the development and testing resources of General Motors.
Its design—penned by Peter Stevens—featuring a fibreglass composite body over a rigid steel backbone chassis, was true to Lotus founder Colin Chapman's original philos...
Points of note
£2,860
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,390
Median Price (Since 2020)
£51,515
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 11 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
80,039 miles
Registration Date
1991-01-10
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 12 2026 with 80,039 miles
Passed
On May 05 2022 with 79,948 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2021 with 79,918 miles
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