Lotus Elise 111r Touring, 10k recently spent

Lotus Elise 111R Touring – Canyon Red

£21500 ONO – Exceptional Condition – Full Professional Respray

For sale is my Canyon Red Lotus Elise 111R Touring – a beautifully restored example of this iconic sports car. This is my third Lotus, having previously owned a Black 111R and a Lotus Evora S. After parting with the Evora, I lasted just three months before returning to the Elise – testament to how special these cars are.

I’ve owned the car for around six months and, during that time, have invested significant time and money to bring it back to the high standard it deserves. Like many fibreglass-bodied cars, the paint had suffered over 19 years of use. To address this, I commissioned a full body-off respray from a Lotus-approved specialist, and the result is one of the cleanest 111Rs you’re likely to find. I have full photographic documentation of the car before and during the restoration to show it was cosmetic only – no accident damage.

The car has full service history and comes with its second service book. Below is a summary of the work carried out during my ownership:

£5,500 – Full body-off respray by Lotus-approved specialist bodyshop
£1,500 – Replacement of all plastic trim and door waist seals
£1,350 – Full “F” service including new thermostat
£500 – 4x Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105 tyres
£400 – New discs and pads all round
£200 – Rear diffuser powder coated
£200 – Steering wheel retrimmed in Alcantara
£75 – New front tow hook (installed during clam removal)
Performance Upgrades: Janspeed aftermarket exhaust (fantastic sound), ECU remap to lower cam changeover point – a popular modification for more responsive low-end power

The car has only covered around 500 miles since the completion of this work. It drives superbly and is mechanically spot-on.

Only selling due to a change in priorities – with a young child, I’m now looking for something more family-friendly like a BMW M car or Mercedes CLA45. Sensible offers considered

. This is a meticulously restored and well-maintained example for someone who wants a truly sorted 111R. Happy to discuss further and share photos or videos on request.