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2007 Lotus Elise 'Type 72D'

2007 Lotus Elise 'Type 72D'

A nod to the Formula 1 livery Lotus used in 1972, Elise features unique upgraded seats, door cards, trim, and spoilers.

6MT · Upland, CA · Asking $54,999
2016 Lotus Exige V6 Cup R

2016 Lotus Exige V6 Cup R

Built by Lotus as a dedicated track car, this Exige V6 Cup R offers 360hp at the wheels and weighs in at less than 2,300 pounds.

6MT · Portland, OR · Asking $78,000
2007 Lotus Exige S

2007 Lotus Exige S

Showing just 29k miles, this Exige S came equipped with a supercharger from the factory and has been left completely stock. 

6MT · Rochester, MI · Asking $75,000
2006 Lotus Elise

2006 Lotus Elise

This Elise is finished in striking Canyon Red with aftermarket carbon fiber bucket seats and it sports a few worthy upgrades.

6MT · Los Angeles, CA · Asking $53,000
2007 Lotus Exige S

2007 Lotus Exige S

Having logged just 19k miles, this Exige S came with a supercharger from the factory and looks to have been well cared for.

6MT · San Marcos, TX · Asking $75,000
2007 Lotus Exige Cup 255

2007 Lotus Exige Cup 255

There are track-day toys and there are dedicated track weapons. This Exige Cup 255 clearly qualifies as a track weapon.

6MT · Orange Park, FL · Asking $75,500
2020 Lotus Evora GT

2020 Lotus Evora GT

This Evora GT appears to have been left stock and it warms our hearts to see that it has actually accumulated some miles.

6MT · Brooksville, FL · Asking $82,999
2005 Lotus Elise

2005 Lotus Elise

Finished in Laser Blue, this Elise is showing less than 14k miles and is one of the cleaner examples we have seen in recent months.

6MT · Dayton, OH · Asking $51,000
2010 Lotus Evora

2010 Lotus Evora

Known for its precise steering and predictable handling, the Evora is a delight to drive and this example looks to be factory fresh.

6MT · Penacola, FL · Asking $43,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Having logged just over 13k miles, this Saffron Yellow Elise appears to have been left bone stock and looks to be factory fresh.

6MT · Vilonia, AR · Listed For $44,000
2014 Lotus Evora SSold

2014 Lotus Evora S

Showing just 12k miles, this striking Evora S is finished in Isotope Green and sports a performance exhaust to unlock more power.

6MT · Brentwood, CA · Listed For $61,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Having logged just over 15k miles, this one-owner Elise sports green racing stripes to help separate it out from the rest.

6MT · Laguna Beach, CA · Listed For $45,000
2006 Lotus EliseSold

2006 Lotus Elise

Finished in rare Polar Blue, this Elise has been owned by the same owner for sixteen years and appears to have been left bone stock.

6MT · Keller, TX · Listed For $44,995
2006 Lotus ExigeSold

2006 Lotus Exige

With over $15k in brand new upgrades, this Exige has been brought to the next level and looks to be in factory fresh condition.

6MT · Carefree, AZ · Listed For $65,500
2007 Lotus Exige SSold

2007 Lotus Exige S

Showing less than 18k miles, this Exige S came with a supercharger from the factory and appears to have been left mostly stock.

6MT · Chatsworth, CA · Listed For $73,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

With just over 35k miles on the clock, this two-owner Elise appears to have been well cared for and very much loved.

6MT · San Diego, CA · Listed For $46,500
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Sporting aggressive aero upgrades, this Elise looks like a fun way to spend the weekends – whether at the track or on the backroads.

6MT · Gilbert, AZ · Listed For $38,000
2014 Lotus Elise Cup RSold

2014 Lotus Elise Cup R

Built in the Lotus factory at Hethel as a dedicated track car, this Elise Cup R serves as a potent antidote for mundane weekends.

6MT · Birmingham, MI · Listed For $64,500
2008 Lotus Elise 'Turbo K20 Swap'Sold

2008 Lotus Elise 'Turbo K20 Swap'

Offering 400hp at the wheels on pump gas and 537hp on E60, this Elise benefits from a turbocharged K20 motor.

6MT · Auburn, WA · Listed For $44,900
2006 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2006 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

This Elise has a bit more go thanks to a MP62 supercharger from a S240 and a fresher JDM motor and transmission.

6MT · Las Vegas, NV · Listed For $50,000
2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Sporting a BOE Rev300 supercharger to give it more forward motivation, this Ardent Red Elise looks to be ready for the backroads.

6MT · San Antonio, TX · Listed For $49,900
2006 Lotus Exige 'Turbocharged'Sold

2006 Lotus Exige 'Turbocharged'

With go-kart handling from the factory, this two-owner Exige takes it to the next level with a turbocharged motor for more grunt.

6MT · Doral, FL · Listed For $59,500
2006 Lotus Exige 'Turbocharged'Sold

2006 Lotus Exige 'Turbocharged'

Sporting over $40k in upgrades, this Exige has a properly built motor with a turbocharger to help give it more forward motivation.

6MT · Raleigh, NC · Listed For $49,000
1995 Lotus Esprit S4sSold

1995 Lotus Esprit S4s

Showing less than 28k miles, this Esprit S4s is finished in striking Racing Green over Biscuit leather and features OZ Racing wheels.

5MT · Simpsonville, SC · Listed For $62,000
2008 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2008 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Showing less than 17k miles, this Elise is a rare California edition and has been supercharged to give it more forward motivation.

6MT · Indianapolis, IN · Listed For $52,900
2006 Lotus Exige 'Supercharged'Sold

2006 Lotus Exige 'Supercharged'

Fitted with an OEM supercharger, this Exige sports a number of worthy upgrades to help take it to the next level.

6MT · Berkley, CA · Listed For $65,000
2011 Lotus Exige S260 Final EditionSold

2011 Lotus Exige S260 Final Edition

Benefitting from a supercharger from the factory, this rare matte black Final Edition Exige S260 is showing just 16k miles.

6MT · Chester Springs, PA · Listed For $98,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Left mechanically stock, this Elise is sporting a desirable red interior and aftermarket carbon fiber interior trim.

6MT · Harrisonburg, VA · Listed For $38,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Disguised as a traffic cone, this Chrome Orange Elise benefits from a number of worthy upgrades to sharpen things up.

6MT · Santa Clara, CA · Listed For $48,000
2007 Lotus EliseSold

2007 Lotus Elise

Showing less than 24k miles, this Chrome Orange Elise is about as clean as they come and looks ready to attack the canyons.

6MT · Loomis, CA · Listed For $51,000
2005 Lotus Elise 'K Swap'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'K Swap'

Built for the track, this K20 swapped Elise offers 240hp at the wheels and features an Exige clam shell swap. Penske coilovers…

6MT · Saint Paul, MN · Listed For $47,500
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

This Ardent Red Elise comes with the Touring Package and a few modifications to step up the handling.

6MT · San Jose, CA · Listed For $44,000
2011 Lotus EvoraSold

2011 Lotus Evora

While it may have four seats, this two-owner Evora still features a mid-engine configuration and handles like a Lotus should.

6MT · Livermore, CA · Listed For $48,500
2007 Lotus Exige SSold

2007 Lotus Exige S

Mechanically stock, this two-owner Exige S was optioned with a LSD, adjustable sway bar, Bilstein dampers, and forged wheels.

6MT · Los Angeles, CA · Listed For $59,999
2020 Lotus Evora GTSold

2020 Lotus Evora GT

Showing less than 3k miles, this Evora GT was heavily optioned from the factory and is wearing a generous helping of carbon fiber.

6MT · Citrus Heights, CA · Listed For $88,000
2021 Lotus Evora GTSold

2021 Lotus Evora GT

Finished in striking Vivid Green, this Evora GT has been left mostly stock and it warms our hearts to see it has accumulated some miles.

6MT · Arlington, TX · Listed For $88,500
2021 Lotus Evora GTSold

2021 Lotus Evora GT

Optioned with the carbon interior package, this Evora is sporting a Gulf Livery to help separate it out from the rest.

6MT · Phoenix, AZ · Listed For $104,500
2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Sporting an aftermarket supercharger and adjustable Nitron dampers, this two-owner Elise is ready to attack the canyons.

6MT · Ferndale, WA · Listed For $50,000
2008 Lotus Exige S 240Sold

2008 Lotus Exige S 240

Finished in Porsche Viper Green, this Exige S 240 is showing 37k miles and has been modified to produce more adrenaline.

6MT · Salt Lake City, UT · Listed For $59,000
2005 Lotus Elise 'Track Car'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'Track Car'

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

6MT · San Antonio, TX · Listed For $53,000
2010 Lotus EvoraSold

2010 Lotus Evora

Finished in rare Isotope Green, this Evora 2+2 sports a Radium air intake to improve induction noise and throttle response.

6MT · Middletown, NY · Listed For $53,000
2007 Lotus Exige SSold

2007 Lotus Exige S

Having logged just 19k miles, this Exige S came with a supercharger from the factory and sports some worthy upgrades.

6MT · Walnut Creek, CA · Listed For $79,000
2006 Lotus EliseSold

2006 Lotus Elise

With just over 26k miles on the clock, this two-owner Elise appears to have been well cared for and very much loved.

6MT · Kalamazoo, MI · Listed For $47,000
2006 Lotus EliseSold

2006 Lotus Elise

This Lotus Elise has been left almost completely stock and has logged just 27k miles, with the only two upgrades being a lightweight…

6MT · Palo Alto, CA · Listed For $45,000
2007 Lotus Exige SSold

2007 Lotus Exige S

Supercharged from the factory, this Exige S sports Nitron coilovers to bring the already legendary handling to the next level.

6MT · Fullerton, CA · Listed For $65,000
2010 Lotus Exige S240Sold

2010 Lotus Exige S240

Having logged less than 15k miles, this Exige S240 is sporting Ohlins adjustable coilovers to help it defy physics in the corners.

6MT · Santa Clara, CA · Listed For $68,250
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

Showing less than 31k miles, this Elise sports an Inokinetic exhaust to unlock more power and give it a more thrilling soundtrack.

6MT · Dallas, TX · Listed For $42,900
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

This Elise is sporting a SonicFury exhaust to give it more growl and Nitron dampers to help bring handling to the next level.

6MT · Asheville, NC · Listed For $45,500
2006 Lotus ExigeSold

2006 Lotus Exige

With go-kart handling from the factory, this Exige takes it to the next level with adjustable Nitron coilovers and Volk TE37 wheels.

6MT · Tuxedo Park, NY · Listed For $54,500
2011 Lotus EvoraSold

2011 Lotus Evora

One of just four produced in Liquid Blue Metallic, this Evora includes some cosmetic upgrades and a few performance modifications.

6MT · Raleigh, NC · Listed For $51,500
2017 Lotus Evora 400Sold

2017 Lotus Evora 400

Having logged just under 15k miles, this Racing Green Evora 400 sports yellow stripes to help separate it out from the rest.

6MT · Vacaville, CA · Listed For $74,500
2011 Lotus EvoraSold

2011 Lotus Evora

Finished in stealthy Storm Titanium, this Evora features an upgraded exhaust to help it sing louder in the canyons and give it more go.

6MT · Troutville, VA · Listed For $45,900
2007 Lotus Exige SSold

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.

6MT · Lake Tapwingo, MO · Listed For $59,500
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.

6MT · Maple Valley, WA · Listed For $90,000
2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

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

6MT · Plattsmouth, NE · Listed For $47,500
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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · Fargo, ND · Listed For $49,995
2005 Lotus Elise 'Track Car'Sold

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.

6MT · St. Petersburg, FL · Listed For $55,000
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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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

6MT · Santa Clara, CA · Listed For $49,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

2005 Lotus Elise

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

6MT · Castro Valley, CA · Listed For $50,000
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.

5MT · 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.

5MT · 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.

6MT · Broomfield, CO · Listed For $49,900
2005 Lotus Elise Cup 'Track Car'Sold

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.

6MT · Spokane, WA · Listed For $29,000
2009 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2009 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

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

6MT · Neptune Beach, FL · Listed For $47,500
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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · Oregon City, OR · Listed For $50,000
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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · Albuquerque, NM · Listed For $32,500
2009 Lotus 2-ElevenSold

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.

6MT · Philadelphia, OH · Listed For $65,000
2007 Lotus Exige SSold

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.

6MT · Nashville, TN · Listed For $89,999
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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

5MT · Scottsdale, AZ · Listed For $49,000
2005 Lotus EliseSold

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.

6MT · Kailua-Kona, HI · Listed For $47,500
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.

6MT · 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

5MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

5MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · 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.

6MT · Harker Heights, TX · Listed For $54,900
2006 Lotus Exige 'Track Car'Sold

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.

6MT · Laguna Beach, CA · Listed For $70,000
2006 Lotus ExigeSold

2006 Lotus Exige

Customized with a wide body kit to accommodate massive 315mm wide tires in the rear, this Exige looks ready to attack the backroads.

6MT · Kearneysville, WV · Listed For $35,000
2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2005 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

Aptly painted British Racing Green, this Elise has gained a BOE supercharger and the engine has recently been rebuilt.

6MT · St. George, UT · Listed For $52,500
2006 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'Sold

2006 Lotus Elise 'Supercharged'

While it may look stock from the outside, this low-mileage Elise benefits from an Eaton supercharger to give it some extra grunt.

6MT · Goodyear, AZ · Listed For $47,000
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