To the uninitiated, the Lotus Exige S1 looks like an early Elise with a hardtop and a set of spoilers, and some Elise owners ...

The original Lotus Elise made it to America through an importer ... with the only obvious blemish being some fiberglass chipping on the hard top. (A soft top is also included.) ...

Next up, an interior refurb, which has made the Elise look and feel like new. For £430.10 for the pair, Lotus re-upholsters (in leather and cloth) and re-pads donor seats, while reconditioned ...