Highlights Analogue 118bhp S1 weighing about 755kg Just 44,157 miles on the clock Seats retrimmed in black leather with Probax inserts S2 suspension upgrade Fresh pair of Hankook rear tyres in March 2026 Colour-matched factory hardtop and black soft top both included Invoiced servicing back to 2004, most recently in March 2026 Overview Launched in 1996, the Lotus Elise S1 is the kind of car that reminds you why you fell for driving in the first place.

Its fibreglass body sits on a bonded, extruded aluminium chassis weighing just 67kg, so the whole car comes in at about 755kg.

Around 10,600 were built up to 2001, and there isn't even an exterior door handle to slow you down.

Power comes from a 1.8-litre Rover K-series four-cylinder making 118bhp and 122lb ft, sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual.

Paired with so little mass, that's good for 0-60mph in 5.5 seconds and 124mph flat out.

Add unassisted steering and a timeless shape, and you've got a car many regard as amo...