This Lotus Elise got away, but there are more like it here.

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Seller: olbricht
Location: Vancouver, Washington 98686
Listing Details
  • Chassis: SCCPC11105HL31722
  • 48k Miles
  • 1.8-Liter Inline-Four
  • Six-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Saffron Yellow Paint
  • Black Leather and Cloth Upholstery
  • Touring Package
  • Black Soft Top
  • Color-Matching Roof Panel
  • 16" and 17" Eight-Spoke Alloy Wheels
  • Blaupunkt Stereo and Speakers
  • Air Conditioning
  • InoKinetic Rearview Mirror and Trunk Organizer
  • HID Headlights
  • Factory Literature
  • Service Records
  • Spare Parts
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #126929


This 2005 Lotus Elise has spent time in California and Washington through the seller’s acquisition in 2008 and now has 48k miles. It is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Saffron Yellow over black leather and cloth upholstery. The car is equipped with the Touring Package, 16″ and 17″ eight-spoke alloy wheels, a removable soft top, a color-matching roof panel, an InoKinetic rearview mirror and trunk organizer, HID headlights, a Blaupunkt stereo and speakers, a cupholder, power windows, and air conditioning. This Elise is now offered with factory literature, a tool kit, two keys, service records, spare parts, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

48k-Mile 2005 Lotus Elise

The car is finished in Saffron Yellow and features a removable soft top, a color-matching roof panel, dual exhaust outlets, side air intakes, HID headlights, a rear diffuser, and an integrated rear spoiler. According to the seller, scrapes on the front spoiler have been repaired and the headliner on the roof panel has been replaced under current ownership.

48k-Mile 2005 Lotus Elise

The 16″ and 17″ eight-spoke alloy wheels are mounted with 175/55 front and 225/45 rear Yokohama Advan Neova tires. Braking is handled by ventilated and cross-drilled discs with AP Racing and Brembo calipers. Blemishes are visible on the rear wheels.

48k-Mile 2005 Lotus Elise

The manually adjustable bucket seats are trimmed in black leather with cloth accents, while carpeted floor mats line the footwells. Interior equipment includes a Blaupunkt stereo and speakers, power windows, a storage net, an InoKinetic rearview mirror and trunk organizer, a cupholder, and air conditioning.

48k-Mile 2005 Lotus Elise

The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and a digital display. The digital odometer indicates 48k miles, approximately 32k of which were added during current ownership.

48k-Mile 2005 Lotus Elise

The transverse 1.8-liter 2ZZ-GE inline-four was sourced from Toyota and was factory rated at 190 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. An oil change was performed in May 2022.

48k-Mile 2005 Lotus Elise

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle. Additional photos of the underside are presented in the gallery.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in California and Washington.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $39,251 by DrPots
Auction Ended November 9, 2023 at 11:54AM PT
Bids 17
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