The little Lotus Elise S1 was both a return to the company's original ethos of simplicity and low weight and a market revolution when it was launched just over a quarter of a century ago. Here was a car that wore its engineering proudly and offered the enthusiastic owner the visceral driving thrills that only a beautifully executed, innovative lightweight design can offer. Superseded by multiple generations the original Elise remains the sweet spot and is assured of its classic status. So what b