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US $44,900.00
Year:2009 Mileage:3130 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

United States

United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1795CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: SCCPC11139HL30148
Year: 2009
Make: Lotus
Model: Elise
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 3,130
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4

VIN: SCCPC11139HL30148

Artic Silver with Black Leather; Only 3130 Miles; 6-Speed Manual; Annually Serviced from New; All Records from New; Tons of Options/Features: Sport Pack, Luxury Pack, Hardtop, and Star Shield. Over $50,000 New; Flawless CarFax; Excellent Condition; 100% Stock/Unmodified; Always Garaged/No Winters; No Accidents/Paint History.

This 2009 Lotus Elise was ordered to spec at Fox Lotus (Lotus dealer in Grand Rapids, Michigan). The original MSRP was $55,635. It came under the care of Fox Motorsports in September of 2010. All the annual service work has been done, despite the ultra-low miles (a major service including coolant, oil, and brake fluid was done in Nov of 2013 with 3127 miles). This Elise is in excellent condition inside and out. It has always been stored in a climate-controlled environment, connected to a battery trickle charger. It has never touched snow or salt and has only ever been hand washed and waxed. It has never been abused. The original Yokohama tires are in excellent condition. Included are all original keys, books, records, window sticker, etc.

The Elise is powered by a 190 hp 4-cylinder engine that revs to 8500 RPM. It’s capable of propelling the 1984 pound car from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.9 seconds, while returning excellent fuel economy. It also features a 6-speed manual transmission, Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs, and AP Racing brakes.


Full Spec/Options List:

Exterior: Artic Silver Metallic  
Interior: Black Leather

Options:

Sport Pack
-Forged wheels
-Sport suspension
-Twin oil coolers
-Switchable traction control
-Probax sport seats

Luxury Pack
-Leather seats
-Aluminum cup holder/storage tray
-Upgraded radio with iPod connector
-Thermal/noise insulated softtop
-Additional sound deadening
-Full carpet set

Body-Colored Hardtop

Star Shield Paint Protection



Fox Motorsports manages automobile collections and is a registered dealer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We specialize in the ongoing care, service, and restoration of fine automobiles of all eras, makes, and models. We cater to an exclusive collector based clientele and occasionally find ourselves in a position where a car is made available for sale. Please contact us for more information on this vehicle. +1 (616) 774-2640 / info@foxmotorsports.com


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