Is the Lotus Exige Cup 430 Final Edition a good investment?

The thesis

The Cup 430 was the ultimate Exige—430hp, 1,110kg, 171kg downforce, and the most hardcore road-legal iteration Lotus ever built. Launched in 2021 as the final sendoff, it sits at the apex of the Exige family. Production numbers are not disclosed but believed very low. Manual-only, and the last track-focused, driver-centric Lotus before the Emira's GT pivot. Current used prices £110k–£145k put it at budget ceiling, but scarcity and collector appeal are strong.