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2007 Lotus Exige S

2007 Lotus Exige S

While this Exige S may have accumulated more mileage than most, it warms our hearts to see that it has been enjoyed as intended.

Lake Tapwingo, MO · Asking $59,500
2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Showing less than 15k miles, this Elise benefits from an aftermarket Katana supercharger and has seen $28k in upgrades.

Plattsmouth, NE · Asking $49,500
2005 Lotus Elise 'Track Car'

2005 Lotus Elise 'Track Car'

Sporting a supercharger and a long list of modifications, this Elise has been prepped for the track and offers 330hp at the wheels.

St. Petersburg, FL · Asking $55,000
2005 Lotus Elise

2005 Lotus Elise

This Elise takes its already stellar driving experience to the next level with Ohlins coilovers, a Larini exhaust, and Sector 11.

Castro Valley, CA · Asking $52,000
2005 Lotus Elise Cup 'Track Car'

2005 Lotus Elise Cup 'Track Car'

A track car since birth, this Elise Cup has been outfitted with fire suppression and a roll cage to comply with safety regulations.

Spokane, WA · Asking $29,000
2009 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

2009 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Showing just 38k miles, this Elise benefits from an OEM supercharger added to help it keep pace with modern rivals.

Neptune Beach, FL · Asking $47,500
2009 Lotus 2-Eleven

2009 Lotus 2-Eleven

Essentially an extreme Elise factory-prepared for the track, this 2-Eleven weighs in at just 1,600 pounds and has a supercharged engine.

Philadelphia, OH · Asking $70,000
2007 Lotus Exige S

2007 Lotus Exige S

This Exige S is showing just 38k miles and has been fitted with a widebody kit and performance upgrades to back up the look.

Nashville, TN · Asking $79,999
2005 Lotus Elise

2005 Lotus Elise

Showing just 9k miles, this one-owner Elise has spent its entire life in Hawaii and it has been kept garaged to keep it looking new.

Kailua-Kona, HI · Asking $48,500
2006 Lotus Exige 'Track Car'

2006 Lotus Exige 'Track Car'

Built with forged internals and a lower compression ratio to optimize for a supercharger, this Exige offers 348hp at the wheels on E85.

Laguna Beach, CA · Asking $70,000
2011 Lotus Evora

2011 Lotus Evora

Painted Lifestyle Laser Blue, this Evora features an aggressive carbon fiber wing to help separate it out from the rest.

New Orleans, LA · Asking $46,000
2010 Lotus Exige 'Track Car'

2010 Lotus Exige 'Track Car'

Producing a generous 400hp, this one-owner Exige features a larger supercharger and a built motor for reliable power at the track.

Reno, NV · Asking $90,000
2005 Lotus Elise

2005 Lotus Elise

Already a superhero in the canyons, this Elise takes handling to the next level with a set of Nitron adjustable coilovers.

Barton, VT · Asking $45,000
2009 Lotus Exige S240

2009 Lotus Exige S240

Finished in stunning Lamborghini-sourced Blu Scuro paint, this Exige S240 wears a few upgrades to help it move as good as it looks.

Miami, FL · Asking $85,000
2006 Lotus Elise 'K Swap'

2006 Lotus Elise 'K Swap'

Weighing in at just over 1,900 pounds and offering 253hp at the wheels, this Elise features a built Honda K24 motor for more power.

Pickney, MI · Asking $52,000
2005 Lotus Elise

2005 Lotus Elise

This two-owner Elise is showing just 34k miles and has been left almost entirely stock aside from upgraded brake pads.

Marco Island, FL · Asking $45,000
2021 Lotus Evora GTSold

2021 Lotus Evora GT

This one-owner Evora GT is finished in eye-catching Daytona Blue and has accumulated a measly 1,050 miles.

Maple Valley, WA · Listed For $90,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Finished in eye-catching Laser Blue, this Elise benefits from a fresh motor and a few upgrades to bring it to the next level.

Amesbury, MA · Listed For $40,000
2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Showing just under 26k miles, this Elise has been supercharged with all the supporting hardware to give it a bit more thrust.

Fargo, ND · Listed For $49,995
2008 Lotus Exige S240Sold

2008 Lotus Exige S240

Wearing some carbon fiber aero bits and a more aggressive exhaust, we are confident that this Exige S240 is as fun as it looks.

Acton, CA · Listed For $65,000
2011 Lotus EvoraSold

2011 Lotus Evora

Showing just 22k miles, this Evora 2+2 benefits from an upgraded exhaust to give it a more invigorating soundtrack.

Sarasota, FL · Listed For $49,900
2005 Lotus Elise ' Track Car'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise ' Track Car'

Benefitting from a generous helping of go-fast parts, this Elise looks like a great way to bring weekends at the track to the next level

Santa Clara, CA · Listed For $49,000
1997 Lotus EliseSold

1997 Lotus Elise

Finished in proper Lotus Racing Green, this right-hand drive S1 Elise has been imported from the UK and is showing just 39k miles.

Austin, TX · Listed For $38,000
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SESold

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Benefitting form a long list of recent work, this Esprit Turbo SE looks to be well sorted and ready to attack the twisty bits of tarmac.

Raleigh, NC · Listed For $37,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Showing just 13k miles, this striking Magnetic Blue Elise has hardly been broken in and could use some more fresh air and exercise.

Broomfield, CO · Listed For $49,900
2009 Lotus EliseSold

2009 Lotus Elise

Finished in electrifying Isotope Green, this Elise has been left bone stock making it a good find for the purists among us.

Fallbrook, CA · Listed For $46,000
2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Disguised as a traffic cone, this Chrome Orange Elise features an aftermarket supercharger to give it some extra forward motivation.

Makawao, HI · Listed For $50,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Dressed up like a bumblebee, this Elise is wearing a generous helping of carbon fiber to give it a more intentional look.

Anaheim, CA · Listed For $43,500
2010 Lotus EvoraSold

2010 Lotus Evora

Wearing an attractive color combo of Aspen White over Paprika, this Evora is showing just 25k miles and features a few worthy upgrades.

San Rafael, CA · Listed For $49,500
2006 Lotus Elise SportSold

2006 Lotus Elise Sport

Benefitting from Ohlins adjustable dampers and a supercharger from the factory, this low-mileage Elise Sport was born for the backroads.

Oregon City, OR · Listed For $52,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Benefitting from $15k in upgrades including a stunning billet aluminum shifter, this two-owner Elise is ready to hit the backroads.

Santa Cruz, CA · Listed For $49,995
2006 Lotus EliseSold

2006 Lotus Elise

Sporting a full Nitron suspension to bring its already stellar handling to the next level, this Elise had a $13k overhaul in 2016.

New Orleans, LA · Listed For $35,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Finished in eye-popping Krypton Green, this Elise appears to be an honest driver and looks to have been left bone stock.

Albuquerque, NM · Listed For $32,500
2011 Lotus EvoraSold

2011 Lotus Evora

This Evora benefits from an ECU tune, headers, an upgraded intake, and a Larini exhaust to bring driving dynamics to the next level.

Seattle, WA · Listed For $48,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

This Elise is a driver and it benefits from an upgraded BOE exhaust and a few cosmetic updates to freshen up the look.

San Jose, CA · Listed For $35,000
1985 Lotus Esprit TurboSold

1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Benefitting a recent three-year mechanical restoration generating $55k in receipts, this Esprit Turbo looks to be completely sorted.

Scottsdale, AZ · Listed For $49,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Left stock aside from upgraded SSR wheels, this Elise is dressed like a bumblebee and looks ready to search the hills for sweet tarmac.

Montgomery, TX · Listed For $37,500
1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SESold

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Fitted with rare Revolution wheels from the factory, this Esprit Turbo SE has logged just 42k miles and looks ready to hit the backroads

Banning, CA · Listed For $33,000
2007 Lotus EliseSold

2007 Lotus Elise

As if it didn't corner well enough from the factory, this Elise is riding on JRZ coilovers to help bring the handling to the next level.

Santa Clara, CA · Listed For $44,000
2007 Lotus EliseSold

2007 Lotus Elise

Finished in eye-popping Krypton Green, this one-owner Elise proves that mileage isn't always the best indicator of condition.

Sylmar, CA · Listed For $38,000
2017 Lotus 3-ElevenSold

2017 Lotus 3-Eleven

Weighing in at just over 2,000 pounds, this Lotus 3-Eleven 'Road' offers a lofty 410hp from its Toyota-sourced supercharged V6 motor.

Palmer, MA · Listed For $110,000
1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SESold

1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Left stock aside from a welcomed MOMO steering wheel, this Esprit Turbo SE is a driver and has logged just 37k miles.

Tempe, AZ · Listed For $27,500
2011 Lotus EvoraSold

2011 Lotus Evora

Featuring a few key upgrades, this Evora is finished in fitting British Racing Green and has a unique black interior with Biscuit seats.

East Hampton, CT · Listed For $50,000
2009 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2009 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Benefitting from an OEM supercharger making it good for 220hp, this Elise sports an aftermarket exhaust for a better soundtrack.

Neptune Beach, FL · Listed For $50,000
2006 Lotus EliseSold

2006 Lotus Elise

Mechanically stock, this Starlight Black over black Elise has just over 18k miles on the clock and is begging for more.

La Jolla, CA · Listed For $43,000
2006 Lotus Exige 'Supercharged'Sold

2006 Lotus Exige 'Supercharged'

Sporting a purple wrap over the original Arctic Silver paint, this Exige has been supercharged to give it more grunt.

Memphis, TN · Listed For $61,000
2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Finished in Saffron yellow over blue leather, this Elise is sporting an aftermarket supercharger and all the supporting hardware.

Beaverton, OR · Listed For $47,500
2009 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2009 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Benefitting from an aftermarket supercharger and a proper BOE short block, this low-mileage Elise is producing around 300hp.

Harker Heights, TX · Listed For $54,900
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