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Asking Price: £28,995

2003 Lotus Elise S2 Type 49

Williams Automobiles • UK

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Asking Price: £28,995

2003 Lotus Elise S2 Type 49

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

An exceptionally rare Lotus Elise S2 Type 49, number 7 of only 40 UK cars produced. This limited edition model boasts just 37,000 miles and a desirable Ardent Red and Old English White livery.
It features a 1.8L Rover K-Series engine and a 5-speed manual transmission, offering a pure driving experience. The Ardent Red and Old English White exterior, combined with Scarlet Red interior trim, pays homage to Lotus's racing heritage.

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Condition 

8

Excellent, limited edition, low miles

/ 10

37,543 miles

GK52KHV

2003

Classified

Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

Asking Price: £28,995

2003 Lotus Elise S2 Type 49

Williams Automobiles • UK

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Vehicle description Lotus Elise S2 Type 49 1 of 40 Lotus Elise S2 Type 49 Limited Edition 37,000 Miles | Number 7 of Just 40 UK Cars | Certificate of Provenance We are delighted to offer this exceptionally rare Lotus Elise S2 Type 49, finished in the iconic Ardent Red and Old English White colour scheme, paying tribute to Lotus's legendary Formula One racing heritage.

Produced on 10th October 2002, this particular example is number 7 of just 40 UK cars, as confirmed by its Lotus Certificate of Provenance, making it a particularly desirable example of this limited-edition model.

Having covered just 37,000 miles with five owners, this Type 49 presents a fantastic opportunity to own a distinctive piece of Lotus history.

The striking Ardent Red and Old English White exterior is complemented by the traditional gold dividing stripe, capturing the spirit of the famous Lotus Type 49 Formula One car.

The interior features Scarlet Red trim with perforated leather upholstery, creating a wonde...

Price Analysis vs Other Elise S2s

£6,975

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£32,923

Median Price (Since 2020)

£75,132

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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World Record

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Mid-Market

Compared to previous sales, the asking price places this vehicle in the mid-market for the Elise S2.

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the asking price places this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the Elise S2.

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Rare Sale

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Previous Elise S2 Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 6th Apr 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

37,516 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 7th Apr 2026, 37,516 miles


Passed

On 4th Apr 2025, 37,492 miles


Passed

On 16th Jun 2023, 37,457 miles


Passed

On 18th Jul 2022, 37,376 miles


MOT Mileage Trend

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Meet the Seller

Williams Automobiles

South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, BS37 6QG, England

Based in South Gloucestershire, Williams Automobiles is an official main dealer for Morgan, Caterham, and Lotus vehicles. They provide new and used vehicle sales, servicing, and parts.

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