1972 Lotus Europa

This Lotus Europa is an eye-catching example of the marque’s lightweight 1970s sports car, treated to an engine rebuild in 2013. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre twin-cam Lotus Big Valve inline-four, delivering 94Kw to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The car was imported into Australia from the U.S. in 2011. This example is finished in yellow over a black vinyl-trimmed cabin with wooden inlays. It rides on a replacement set of 14-inch eight-spoke Performance wheels. The specification includes electric windows, a Blaupunkt stereo, and Sony speakers. Accompanying the sale is the workshop manual and various paperwork. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: slight cracking on the paintwork, a tear on the driver’s seat, and general wear within the cabin. The car has previously been resprayed. The seller reports that the car can be difficult to start when cold as the choke cable is tight\stuck. The gear lever is tight, and one of the light switches is non-functional. The car was last serviced approximately 12 months ago, and included replacing the brake master cylinder. The engine was rebuilt in 2013. This Lotus Europa is a lightweight mid-engined sports car, fitted with a rebuilt version of the more desirable twin-cam inline-four, and boasting excellent handling courtesy of its four-wheel independent suspension. It is sure to enhance any collection, and would make for an engaging and exciting weekend steer or car show companion for its next enthusiast owner. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.