11th Mar, 2023 13:00
March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1991 Lotus Elan M100 SE Turbo
Registration - H943 HVT
Chassis No. - SCC100ZT1MHD16556
M.O.T. - February 2024
Odometer - 104,430
This tidy M100 is of the desirable SE Turbo specification and was obtained new by a gentleman in Stockport from the Stratton Motor Company on December 13 1990, and first registered 20 days later. Its Calypso Red fibreglass bodywork is complemented by red-striped dark grey leather interior trim. There have been seven subsequent keepers, the most recent of whom acquired the little Lotus in March 2017. It seems neither he nor the previous owner put the car to much use for, despite a total mileage to date of 104,430, he informs us that only 15,000 of those have been added in the last 17 years. He presently considers the Isuzu turbo engine, five-speed manual gearbox, two-seater bodywork and paintwork to all be in ‘excellent’ order and the upholstery to be ‘good’. He is now offering the car complete with HiSpec Motorsport uprated front brakes, Alpine stereo unit, electric windows, central locking, a selection of invoices, the original bill of sale, and a current MOT valid to February 21 next year.
Being a small, fibreglass-bodied two-seater constructed over a rigid steel chassis, the M100 certainly conformed to the general philosophy of Lotus’s late founder, Colin Chapman. The major departure was the use of frontwheel drive – a configuration not employed by Lotus before or since. At launch, the pretty newcomer was described by Autocar as ‘the quickest point to point car available’. The newcomer was powered by a Lotus-modified 1,588 DOHC Isuzu unit. Most customers opted for the SE model that featured a 162bhp turbocharged version of the engine and power steering as standard. Autocar’s test of the SE achieved an impressive 0-60mph time of 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 137mph. By the time production of the Elan ceased in 1992 some 3,855 examples had been delivered from the Hethel factory.
In summary:
- A well-presented eight-keeper, 104,430-mile example
- Just 15,000 miles added in the last 17 years
- MOT’d to February 21 next year
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £5,850
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - H943 HVT
Chassis No. - SCC100ZT1MHD16556
M.O.T. - February 2024
Odometer - 104,430
This tidy M100 is of the desirable SE Turbo specification and was obtained new by a gentleman in Stockport from the Stratton Motor Company on December 13 1990, and first registered 20 days later. Its Calypso Red fibreglass bodywork is complemented by red-striped dark grey leather interior trim. There have been seven subsequent keepers, the most recent of whom acquired the little Lotus in March 2017. It seems neither he nor the previous owner put the car to much use for, despite a total mileage to date of 104,430, he informs us that only 15,000 of those have been added in the last 17 years. He presently considers the Isuzu turbo engine, five-speed manual gearbox, two-seater bodywork and paintwork to all be in ‘excellent’ order and the upholstery to be ‘good’. He is now offering the car complete with HiSpec Motorsport uprated front brakes, Alpine stereo unit, electric windows, central locking, a selection of invoices, the original bill of sale, and a current MOT valid to February 21 next year.
Being a small, fibreglass-bodied two-seater constructed over a rigid steel chassis, the M100 certainly conformed to the general philosophy of Lotus’s late founder, Colin Chapman. The major departure was the use of frontwheel drive – a configuration not employed by Lotus before or since. At launch, the pretty newcomer was described by Autocar as ‘the quickest point to point car available’. The newcomer was powered by a Lotus-modified 1,588 DOHC Isuzu unit. Most customers opted for the SE model that featured a 162bhp turbocharged version of the engine and power steering as standard. Autocar’s test of the SE achieved an impressive 0-60mph time of 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 137mph. By the time production of the Elan ceased in 1992 some 3,855 examples had been delivered from the Hethel factory.
In summary:
- A well-presented eight-keeper, 104,430-mile example
- Just 15,000 miles added in the last 17 years
- MOT’d to February 21 next year
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: March 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 11th Mar, 2023
Our March auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). Mavericks, 8 Moyston Road Business Park, Llannerch-y-Môr, Holywell, CH8 9DQ
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 10th March 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 11th March 9am - 1pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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