CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER | |
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CLEAN UNRESTORED and VERY ORIGINAL LOTUS EUROPA SPECIAL (74)PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AD THEN BID! You are looking at a last model year Lotus Europa, with the famous Lotus Twin Cam Engine and the Renault Type 365 reenforced transaxle.THIS CAR was stored for years, it was discovered and brought back to life. No attempt were made to disguise or hide anything by polishing, waxing, painting etc...The car was washed, cleaned and that's it. What you see is what you'll get.The following was used to bring the car back to life:New Fuel pump was connected to a auxiliary fuel source, battery jumpers, water in the cooling system, temporarily connected the throttle cable and away we go. The engine runs well, no knocking or anything else. Carbs are rebuilt but not tuned.BUYER WILL NEED TO: The car rolls freely and easily, but the brakes (pedal and/or hand brake) DO NOT WORK! looks like someone removed the distribution block from the system.See more pictures of the car here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mw2397opcusit6t/AADtHo4L1AHxmglEoW3pn0lKa?dl=0 See video of the running car here: Start up Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibxkJWVYgzY&authuser=0 Running Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_pGjBePSQY&authuser=0 I have all the confidence in the world that with minimum effort this can de a fantastic driver! Rust free nearly complete, unmodified, unrestored, paint looks a little faded on the sun facing surfaces but not bad at all.I focus primarily on early Porsches, I had this car in my inventory for a few month and decided to see if it would run. Now it does run indeed, it is time for someone else to put a little elbow grease into it and end-up with a very special and authentic Lotus.Judging by the vintage stickers on the car this car was at one time owner by an active Lotus Club Member. These are fantastic handling cars, the last version of the Europa has nothing to do with the earlier Renaut powered versions. This is the Europa model/series to have! if you plan to have it shipped to be prepared! TELL THE TRANSPORTER THAT THE CAR IS BASICALLY LIKE A "ROLLER WITHOUT BRAKES" they will not be able to drove it up the ramp etc...Thank you for looking at the mini project future driver Lotus Twin Cam! |
BASIC CAR INFORMATION | |
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Price: | 14950 USD |
Make: | Lotus |
Model: | Europa Special |
Year: | 1974 |
Mileage: | 61871 MI |
Trim: | Twin Cam Special |
Engine: | Lotus Ford Twin Cam |
Transmission: | Manual |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |