2005 Lotus Elise Base Convertible 2-door 1.8l on 2040-cars
Nevada, Texas, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1795CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Lotus
Model: Elise
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 1,162
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Starlight Black
Interior Color: Red
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 2
You are bidding on a 2005 Lotus Elise with optional Hard Top and Touring package. Starlight Black metallic paint and red leather interior. I am the original owner. I purchased the car new new in the spring of 2005 from Star Motor Cars in Houston TX. The car currently has only 1162 miles. That is not a mistype, 1162 miles. The car is as new as when I picked it up. Always garaged and covered, sparingly driven. 500 mile break in period followed and 1000 mile service performed. The car has never been damaged in any way and not modified in any way, it is completely original as when it left the factory. Even though the car has spent most of its time undriven, I have maintained it by driving and running at appropriate intervals. A custom flannel California Car Cover is included with the sale. I have all documentation, original manuals, window sticker, service records, both sets of keys, etc. I doubt you will find a nicer original example and certainly not a lower mileage one for this first year of production and importation into the US.
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