Nearly 34000 miles
Registered in 1996 on a 'P' plate as new this very rare collectors Elan was one of the 10 initial builds, hand built to test the production line in 1989.
This example was removed from the line and held by Lotus until 1996 when it was sold off at the end of Bugatti's ownership.
During its time in Lotus ownership it was taken from the line by powertrain engineering and emissions where it was handed to Roger Becker and John Miles. It was then used to develop the closed loop system for federal export models along with power and suspension modifications, the car was built to press car standard and used at the factory to demonstrate the model to VIP's.
Later in life the car was used to develop the S2 and ended its factory life in the design studios dressed in prototype coupe set up.
The Elan has a modified factory ECU and wastegate, it sits on development suspension springs from its federal development days.
The Elan is in great condition with excellent seals, roof, interior and superb paintwork. The chassis is also very good with perfect outriggers and A posts. Chassis treated with Dynax S50 cavity protection.
Nardi steering wheel and original tool kit.
S2 Spec with very low mileage and recent MOT with no advisories.
This is a unique opportunity to buy a rare collectors car which can only appreciate in value.
Factory Heritage certificate included and letter from Lotus to DVLA confirming cars identity and development status.
Car will now be in storage from Mid October until spring where the suspension will be rebuilt with refurbished UK spec equipment and 4 wheel alignment, new tyres and fresh service/MOT.
Dave
The car feels really tight and was a pleasure to drive. I stopped for petrol on the a303 in Ash and can highly recommend the Fish & Chips - freshly made, lovely 
I'll be using it as a weekend/summer car. As you say, a car like this needs to be driven. So I intend to potter around in it locally a few weekends a month (at least) and to visit the family 50 miles away (when I dont need more than two seats). I'll take it for longer runs a few times a year when we go on holiday in the UK. I'll also hopefully get to a few shows and meet some of you guys (wife not into that sort of thing 
). It will be garaged and I'm obsessed with servicing and maintenance so it won't want for anything. I plan to keep it for a long time. I have a plan for very subtle improvements too, UV light underneath, lovely flames down the side and a 10k sound system 
SWMBO might decide she enjoys it and then you'll never get the keys back 
Where did that come from? What's the point of that when the bleed nipple is already at the highest point of the caliper where the air will collect? That seems to me like a lot of work for no advantage.
). Then things were simplified by just a 2/15 BPV in each circuit so no extra bleed nipples, just the rear calipers' nipples. If the extra bleed nipple is there use that to bleed the long pipe to the rear before doing the rear calipers. Open a rear caliper bleed nipple 
) on the brake pedal is needed so fluid flows through the BPV without operating the shut off valve and into and out of the caliper. Stamping on the pedal is NOT the method. Up quickly with the brake pedal and repeat the slow thrust, up again. It's then time to check the mastercylinder fluid level and see if there's any air in the transparent tube. If there is air, seldom is, then 2 more slow strokes will usually clear it. Close the bleed nipple and do the other side in the same way. Simples. Don't know what all the fuss and pressurised Eezibleed kits is all about .. 
and as for unbolting calipers ... 
I also always prefill an oil filter on the bench before fitting it. Filled a new filter to the top this afternoon and just been out to put quite a bit more oil in it - amazing how it soaks it up. Just before fitting I'll tip it horizontal over a jug to save what would run out when fitting making a mess but what comes out is nowhere near what I've put in it. Once fitted, start up and oil pressure is there immediately, none of that agonizing wait for the filter to fill up before oil pressure starts to rise.