Highlights

One of just two ‘Type 49’ cars, sporting a Clive Chapman-designed heritage livery Supercharged 1.8-litre Toyota 2ZR-FE engine delivering 220hp and 184lb ft of torque Six-speed manual transmission with exposed gear linkage Fastidiously cared for by single private owner Comprehensive service history Overview If you’re in the market for a lightweight, manual sportscar, then Lotus will need no introduction.

That reputation is, in no small part, thanks to the Elise; the model which famously saved the brand in the ‘90s, and has retained a place in the hearts and minds of enthusiast drivers ever since.

That status wasn’t maintained by resting, however lightly, on any laurels however, with Lotus ensuring the Elise kept up with (and often led) the competition through the course of multiple generations, updates and special editions.

As the final scion of that prodigious evolution, the S3 concluded the Elise era with revised styling, improved build quality and a more rounded person...