17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1990 Lotus Elan SE Turbo M100
***NO RESERVE*** Comprehensive history file and current MOT
Registration - H477YAM
Chassis No. - SCC100ZT1MHD16294
M.O.T. - November 2024
Odometer - 115,201
This pretty little convertible is finished in Monaco white, complemented by the blue and grey half-leather interior and black hood. Riding on seemingly period-correct alloy wheels, and with a period Kenwood radio cassette enhancing the 90’s feel, the car has benefited from upgraded HiSpec Motorsport front brakes. The credible 115,248 mileage shows that the car has covered an average of fewer than 3,400 miles per year. The vendor presently considers the turbo engine, five-speed manual transmission and bodywork to all be in ‘excellent’ condition and classes the paintwork and upholstery as ‘average’. He is now seeking a new owner for the Lotus, and offering it complete with an A4 folder full of history confirming regular maintenance, plus an assortment of old MOT certificates with a valid one until November this 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 front-wheel 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 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:
- Upgraded Hi-Spec Motorsport braking system
- Comes with excellent history file and current MOT
- Equipped with a period Kenwood radio cassette
'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 £3,375
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - H477YAM
Chassis No. - SCC100ZT1MHD16294
M.O.T. - November 2024
Odometer - 115,201
This pretty little convertible is finished in Monaco white, complemented by the blue and grey half-leather interior and black hood. Riding on seemingly period-correct alloy wheels, and with a period Kenwood radio cassette enhancing the 90’s feel, the car has benefited from upgraded HiSpec Motorsport front brakes. The credible 115,248 mileage shows that the car has covered an average of fewer than 3,400 miles per year. The vendor presently considers the turbo engine, five-speed manual transmission and bodywork to all be in ‘excellent’ condition and classes the paintwork and upholstery as ‘average’. He is now seeking a new owner for the Lotus, and offering it complete with an A4 folder full of history confirming regular maintenance, plus an assortment of old MOT certificates with a valid one until November this 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 front-wheel 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 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:
- Upgraded Hi-Spec Motorsport braking system
- Comes with excellent history file and current MOT
- Equipped with a period Kenwood radio cassette
'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: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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