This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Classic and Performance Car Spectacular Sale 2024 on Saturday the 1st of June, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6SG. First registered on 14/03/2002, this beautifully presented, second-generation, 1.8-litre S2 is on offer from three years of diligent ownership The early S2 models were powered by a mid-mounted, 1,795cc, inline-four, generating 120bhp however, weighing only 756kg and with a 5-speed gearbox, the little Lotus could reach 60mph in only 5.6 seconds Finished in gleaming Ruby Red, it has covered around 29,500 miles from new and appears in excellent condition Full service history with ten services recorded, most recently on 07/09/2023 at 27,351 miles (see Condition Report) Excellent history file with the original folder containing the warranty and technical manuals, all registration documents, the original stamped service book, original key number sticker, previous MOTs and the current MOT valid until September 2024 and issued with 'No Advisories' The S2 spawned at least a dozen more powerful developments and limited editions over the years, however the very early cars with their purity of line and mechanical simplicity remain amongst the most desireable The personalised registration number 'SMA 541N' does not form part of the sale and will be put on retention by the sellers before the sale.