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1997 Lotus Elise S1
United Kingdom • 1 Jun 2026 • Lot N/S
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AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Lotus Elise S1, finished in Norfolk Mustard Yellow, has undergone a comprehensive body-off restoration in 2021 and has covered minimal mileage since. It features desirable options like a hardtop and presents exceptionally well mechanically and externally, despite a few minor cosmetic flaws.

Condition
8
The car underwent a body-off restoration in 2021 and has only covered approximately 2,500 miles since completion. While the paintwork is generally in good shape with Paint Protection Film on vulnerable areas, there are a few minor cosmetic imperfections mentioned: the PPF on the front and nearside sill shows signs of age, the offside headlight surround and roof panel are a slightly different color, paint is bubbling on the nearside rear wing, and there's a mark on the trailing edge of the nearside sill. The interior shows minimal wear with some scuffing to the handbrake paint and a lightly patinated steering wheel rim and dashboard surround. The mechanical components are reported to be in excellent working order, with recent work on brakes, suspension, and a well-maintained engine bay and underside. The alloy wheels are free of scuffs and curb damage. Given the extensive restoration and low mileage post-restoration, coupled with only a few minor cosmetic blemishes, it aligns with an 'Excellent' condition rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SCC111YN1VHA11082
Odometer:
78,999 miles
Reg Number:
P990 PWC
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The recipient of a body-off restoration in 2021 by a director of SELOC, the Lotus owners club, ‘P990 PWC’ drives beautifully thanks to new brakes, suspension and much more, many of which came from renowned independent specialists like Elise Parts and Elise-Shop.
Not that he ever got to drive it.
Posted abroad with his job before it was finished, the seller brought it directly from the owner.
Finished in Norfolk Mustard Yellow, it obviously presents very well – but then it has only covered around 2,500 miles since being completed.
It also comes with a hardtop as well as a new softtop and is showing just 79,000 miles on the odometer.
Why is he selling it? Simply because he finds himself in the position of having three classic cars but only two garage spaces – and given the others are 40-years-old and therefore exempt from having an MoT and road tax, the more-modern Elise is the one upon whom the executioner’s axe must fall.
Norfolk Mustard Yellow is surely THE colour for an early E...
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£7,875
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,041
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,747
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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