Lotus Elise 2006 - 111R Touring 2dr

0 Previous Owners, There are moments in motoring when you encounter a car that stops you in your tracks not for its rarity on paper, but for the way it's been kept, loved, and preserved. This Lotus Elise 111R, first registered in 2006 and owned by one gentleman from brand new, is one of those cars. It is a genuine one-owner example that has never left the care of the person who first collected it from a Lotus showroom nineteen years ago. The term time-warp example is often used carelessly. Here, it feels absolutely fitting. Every element of this car reflects conscientious ownership not occasional servicing or box-ticking, but genuine, enduring affection for the car. The 111R is widely regarded as the sweet spot of the Elise lineage the model that perfectly balances featherweight agility with everyday usability. Its 1.8-litre Toyota VVTL-i engine with 189hp delivers that unmistakable Lotus delicacy and throttle response, paired with a crisp 6-speed manual gearbox that rewards precision. Weighing only 860kg, the Elise 111R isn't about brute power; it's about feel, involvement, and purity. It's a car that connects the driver directly to the road the way driving was always meant to be and not to mention the 8,000 rpm rev limiter! And this particular 111R has been protected, maintained, and nurtured as if its owner understood that better than anyone. The condition is genuinely superb original and correct throughout, retaining its black leather seats, leather door cards, and its factory Woodstock radio. The cabin is honest, clean, and wonderfully authentic. Externally, the car presents beautifully, sitting on matching Yokohama tyres all round; each showing 6.5mm+ tread depth and with discs and pads in lovely condition all further evidence of careful, respectful use. But what truly tells the story of this car is the service history a remarkable record spanning nineteen separate entries, charting every year of careful attention, initially by Lotus main dealers and later by Pheonix Motorsport, one of the most respected Lotus specialists in the country. It's a history that reads not like routine maintenance, but a narrative of consistency, dedication, and mechanical sympathy. The service booklets full. Yes, booklets. Plural... Two full booklets have been filled out with the love and care this example has received. Do I need to say more?? Mind blowing. Detailed Service Record 06.05.2006 996 miles Lotus Main Dealer Oil Service The car's very first service, completed just after delivery, setting the tone for meticulous upkeep from day one. 31.03.2007 4,544 miles Lotus Main Dealer Oil Service A second main dealer service at modest mileage annual maintenance regardless of use. 14.12.2007 7,940 miles Lotus Main Dealer Oil + Track Rod Ends Routine service complemented by replacement track rod ends showing attention to precision handling early on. 12.11.2008 11,386 miles Christopher Neil (Lotus) Oil Service Beginning of a long association with Christopher Neil, the respected Lotus dealer, continuing factory-level care. 10.11.2009 15,532 miles Christopher Neil (Lotus) Oil Service Regular annual maintenance, mileage still modest continued fastidious care. 04.11.2010 18,138 miles Christopher Neil (Lotus) Oil Service Another year, another oil change. Maintenance consistency continues with unwavering commitment. 02.11.2011 19,144 miles Christopher Neil (Lotus) Oil Service Annual service again at minimal mileage a car maintained on time, not by use. 08.11.2012 22,028 miles Christopher Neil (Lotus) Oil Service The car's eighth consecutive annual service testament to genuine long-term ownership pride. 12.12.2014 23,199 miles Pheonix Motorsport (Lotus Specialist) Oil Service The start of the relationship with Pheonix Motorsport, a respectedLotus specialist known for their detailed approach. 15.01.2016 24,656 miles Pheonix Motorsport Oil, Air Filter, Brake Fluid Continued care with additional fluid and filter replacements exactly as Lotus would recommend. 24.02.2017 25,336 miles Pheonix Motorsport Oil, Spark Plugs, Wiper Spark plugs renewed, showing the owner's commitment to proactive rather than reactive maintenance. 23.02.2018 25,795 miles Pheonix Motorsport Oil, Belt, Gearbox Oil Major service with timing belt and gearbox oil a key milestone, done correctly and on time. 08.03.2019 26,780 miles Pheonix Motorsport Oil Service Annual oil service still low mileage and consistent care. 20.06.2020 27,524 miles Pheonix Motorsport Oil Service Maintained through lockdown years, further proof of commitment regardless of circumstances. 23.06.2021 28,273 miles Pheonix Motorsport Oil, Brake Fluid Annual service with renewed brake fluid, keeping every system fresh. 13.06.2022 28,469 miles Pheonix Motorsport Oil, Plugs, Belt Another timing belt service at exceptionally low mileage impeccable diligence. 12.06.2023 28,804 miles Pheonix Motorsport Oil Service As always, a fresh oil change for another year of careful enjoyment. 02.07.2024 29,072 miles Pheonix