1991 Lotus Elan SE M100

1991 Lotus Elan SE

Lotus Elan M-100 YELLOW 51880 MILES VIN # SCCGA36B8MHF26942

The Elan M-100 was first produced in 1989 with more than 100 HP/Litre!, the highest torsional rigidity ever in a convertible, the 1st production car to use 45 profile tires, the most comprehensive design and testing by Lotus to date, a very low drag coefficient with a steeply raked windshield, a patented front suspension to eliminate torque steer, and styled by Peter Stevens, who designed the McLaren F1.

Purchased new from Steven Kessler Motorcars in NYC (which was also a Ferrari Dealer) by a doctor or dentist from Danbury CT. He sold it to Forza Motorsports in Gaylordsville CT in 2003. The second owner purchased it from Forza in 2003 with 47,048 miles and have owned and maintained it ever since, adding less than 5K miles in those 13 years. It has a clean CarFax.

VERY RARE: Only 500 (approx.) were imported to the USA and only 50 (approx.) were yellow.

Fiberglass Body with rare Norfolk Mustard yellow paint in flawless condition.

Engine: ISUZU Turbocharged 4 cyl. DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. 1.6 L, 162 HP @ 6600 RPM. Fuel injected, very reliable. 5 Speed. A/C.

Light and Fast (2450 lb), fantastic cornering and handling.

Just serviced, new hoses, belts, brakes, fluids, etc.

New Timing Belt

Reconditioned Wheels, 2 extra (in addition to spare in trunk)

New Tires, extra tire " "

Aftermarket Shift Cables - firm, positive shifts

Stainless Steel Bypass Pipe -- Catalytic Converter included - no other changes to emissions system, ECM, etc.

New Sony Radio/CD player

Custom Fit Car Cover -- Evolution II fabric

All Maintenance Performed.

Fuel Tank Replaced per Factory Recall

Cloth Top has small patch.

Original Window Sticker and 1st owners Title

Owners Manual + Parts & Service Manuals on CD's

Great Road & Track Review -- April 1991

On "Top Gear" TV Show, Season 15, Episode 6 - had very fast lap times:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwoHmubxDIg