.....bug has bitten.......
Glad you enjoyed it...the warnings obviously prepared you well!
As for the silver one, its like mine, an S2 longtail. IMO the best looking as the non "squared off" roof works better....but its all personal taste of course. If you want the short roof version then you need to be looking at mid to late 2002 cars.
One advantage with the short roof is that you can buy and use a hardtop a lot easier...but then, who buys an Elise to use a hardtop...???
What engine was in the one you drove?