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This 1998 Lotus Elise S1 from England is a 5th hand car with 130.000 km. The seller indicates that the car is in very good general condition, that it has a valid MOT and that it has had recent and regular service. The seller has a large file of invoices including the purchase and pre-order invoice. He has owned it for 4 years, being a mechanic by profession, he has done the maintenance himself.
On the outside, the car is in very good condition. The paint in its burgundy color has only a few visible defects in the gallery. The exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as are the headlights. The seller indicates that this Lotus is free of corrosion. He also specifies that the car is entirely original on the outside.
The interior is in good condition and completely original. The upholstery is in good condition but the driver's seat has visible wear in the gallery. The steering wheel and the dashboard are in good condition. The on-board instrumentation and the electrical equipment are working normally. This Lotus has a car radio.
The 1.8-liter 4-cylinder developed 120 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the 5-speed manual transmission. Recently, it has benefited from the following charges:
- Standard revision (Motul 300v oil)
- Ignition system (new spark plugs and coils) approx. 10.000 km
- Sensors (especially the throttle sensor) approx. 10,000 km
- Gearbox linkage bushings about 10.000km
- Vidange boite environ 5.000 km (huile Motul Gear 300)
The seller has installed a water/oil cooler to ensure reliable cooling of the vehicle. The engine also has a reinforced head gasket.
The car has its 4 rims in good condition with tires in good condition. The car brakes normally. The running gear has been rebuilt 2.000 km ago, the following parts have been replaced:
- All bearings
- Ball joints
- The silentblocks
- Triangles sandblasted and repainted in Epoxy
- Revision of the steering rack due to minor play
- Front brake discs and pads
The seller is a private individual located in France at Hambers 53160 and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration and invoices. The seller agrees to provide a favorable CT less than 6 months old for the sale.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Saturday 20 February 2021 00:00
Auction end date: Lundi 01 Mars 2021 21:00
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