Lotus Europa Twin Cam (1972)
Sale price: US $2,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1972 |
| VIN : | B471902225J | Mileage: | 47000 |
| Engine: | 1.6 Big Valve | Power Options: | Power Windows |
| Model: | Europa | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
| Interior Color: | Beige | Transmission: | Manual |
| For Sale By: | Owner | Exterior Color: | Lagoon Blue Paint code L12 |
| Make: | Lotus | Trim: | Twin Cam |
| Drive Type: | Rear | Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Body Type: | Coupe |
Palmdale, California, United States
Vehicle description
I am relisting this car because the winning bidder Ed (manco1234) who bid more than once on my car asked me prior to the auction ending if I could assist him in finding inexpensive transport to NY. I promptly gave him several great companies I use. I never received a thank you or any further correspondence from Ed after sending him numerous polite messages. I opened a case thru EBAY and he again never responded. He ruined the auction, the experience and wasted everyone"s time unnecessarily. Please only bid if you can complete the transaction. Thank you.
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam - Big Block Lotus Engine with “Red” cam covers. Best of the Europas!
Lagoon Blue - Paint Code L12. Beige interior
One owner from new to 2018 with original 47,000 miles. Handles Amazing - Sounds Awesome
41,635 miles: Rebuilt engine w new pistons, guides, valves, water/oil pumps, rebuilt zenith Stromberg carburetors, new fuel pump, reassembled drivers door pin, brakes, ball joints.
1994: new wheel bearings, manifold, aluminum flywheel !
2019: alternator, new gaskets, Toyo Proxes RA1 rear - balances this month. Toyo Proxes R888 - (185/60/R14) front. 300 miles ago brake service, reseal tranny, replace oil pan gasket, change fluids. Battery app 1 year old.
REGISTRATION PAID THRU FEB 2021
Have original tools in roll (stamped England), orig Jack in bag (bag seams splitting). Box of extra parts as seen in photo. (When was last tool bag you saw still w the car. .)
Momo PROTOTIPO wheel in exc Cond. Pioneer cassette, power windows, seats adjust, Aluminum 13” Cosmic wheels, chrome bumpers, bright window surrounds and mirror housing.
Doors hang excellent. LUCAS headlamps , all ORIGINAL glass very nice! Wooden shift knob and wood dash. Gauges for oil pressure, coolant temp, fuel level and amperage.
All lights work, hazards, horn, windows, blinkers, choke. Includes 4 keys for doors, both gas caps, front and rear bonnet lock and unlock.
Past week took a few 15 mile long windy curvy country roads w nice hilly inclines (3500’ - 5,500’ elevations) and she performed great! Exhilarating ! Exterior blemishes include scratches, spider web cracking in paint, fading, some aged/split molding like a part on drivers door (easy to change) around side light, can clean and refinish wheels if desired, interior very nice small dime size tab slit in drivers side bolster, carpet can use cleaning, dash pad corner unravel (again easy redo if/when desire), normal aging appearance veins in wood dash. Missing a “twin cam” emblem pass side and the cost to buy is a mere $47 from sjsports. Many great suppliers out there for this car! If this was an exterior repaint resto then we would be talking 25-30k+ (and selling higher now in Japan and Europe now! (They are buying up again southwest cars)
Secret is . . everyone in the know feels these cars are going to climb in price just simply a matter of time. . this is a special Europa to enjoy and drive as is or repaint and have fun. One of my (and many others) favorite colors!
Thank you for looking - We can send other pics that didn’t fit on here due to Ebay limit. We can assist to meet your transporter. It is a 1972 car and is obviously sold as a used car with no implied warranty.
Happy Motoring ! Buckle up! Thank you again.
On Jan-20-20 at 13:55:43 PST, seller added the following information: Couple more notes : the twin cam is more rare than the tcs as only 684 twin cams were imported to North America vs 1384 specials. This VIN 2573R was also produced in the very last month of the twin cam production (aug 1972). The next month started the tcs models. This car was one of the last cars with the valve covers painted red as a few weeks later they went to black. This is a Fed Spec big valve and share this same motor with the TCS. We also have the cross over pipes that most people remove.
NADA and Hagerty issue price values on actual sales data : Hagerty : $17,100 good. 28,400 excellent 37,900 concourse. NADA: average $18,800. High $35,400 On Jan-20-20 at 13:57:17 PST, seller added the following information: Correction one owner from 1975 - 2018. Thank you On Jan-22-20 at 11:52:52 PST, seller added the following information: Rear tires: Toyo Proxes RA1. 205/60 13 Frt tires: Toyo Proxes R888 185/60. 13. 13". Wheels
4 speed
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam - Big Block Lotus Engine with “Red” cam covers. Best of the Europas!
Lagoon Blue - Paint Code L12. Beige interior
One owner from new to 2018 with original 47,000 miles. Handles Amazing - Sounds Awesome
41,635 miles: Rebuilt engine w new pistons, guides, valves, water/oil pumps, rebuilt zenith Stromberg carburetors, new fuel pump, reassembled drivers door pin, brakes, ball joints.
1994: new wheel bearings, manifold, aluminum flywheel !
2019: alternator, new gaskets, Toyo Proxes RA1 rear - balances this month. Toyo Proxes R888 - (185/60/R14) front. 300 miles ago brake service, reseal tranny, replace oil pan gasket, change fluids. Battery app 1 year old.
REGISTRATION PAID THRU FEB 2021
Have original tools in roll (stamped England), orig Jack in bag (bag seams splitting). Box of extra parts as seen in photo. (When was last tool bag you saw still w the car. .)
Momo PROTOTIPO wheel in exc Cond. Pioneer cassette, power windows, seats adjust, Aluminum 13” Cosmic wheels, chrome bumpers, bright window surrounds and mirror housing.
Doors hang excellent. LUCAS headlamps , all ORIGINAL glass very nice! Wooden shift knob and wood dash. Gauges for oil pressure, coolant temp, fuel level and amperage.
All lights work, hazards, horn, windows, blinkers, choke. Includes 4 keys for doors, both gas caps, front and rear bonnet lock and unlock.
Past week took a few 15 mile long windy curvy country roads w nice hilly inclines (3500’ - 5,500’ elevations) and she performed great! Exhilarating ! Exterior blemishes include scratches, spider web cracking in paint, fading, some aged/split molding like a part on drivers door (easy to change) around side light, can clean and refinish wheels if desired, interior very nice small dime size tab slit in drivers side bolster, carpet can use cleaning, dash pad corner unravel (again easy redo if/when desire), normal aging appearance veins in wood dash. Missing a “twin cam” emblem pass side and the cost to buy is a mere $47 from sjsports. Many great suppliers out there for this car! If this was an exterior repaint resto then we would be talking 25-30k+ (and selling higher now in Japan and Europe now! (They are buying up again southwest cars)
Secret is . . everyone in the know feels these cars are going to climb in price just simply a matter of time. . this is a special Europa to enjoy and drive as is or repaint and have fun. One of my (and many others) favorite colors!
Thank you for looking - We can send other pics that didn’t fit on here due to Ebay limit. We can assist to meet your transporter. It is a 1972 car and is obviously sold as a used car with no implied warranty.
Happy Motoring ! Buckle up! Thank you again.
On Jan-20-20 at 13:55:43 PST, seller added the following information: Couple more notes : the twin cam is more rare than the tcs as only 684 twin cams were imported to North America vs 1384 specials. This VIN 2573R was also produced in the very last month of the twin cam production (aug 1972). The next month started the tcs models. This car was one of the last cars with the valve covers painted red as a few weeks later they went to black. This is a Fed Spec big valve and share this same motor with the TCS. We also have the cross over pipes that most people remove.
NADA and Hagerty issue price values on actual sales data : Hagerty : $17,100 good. 28,400 excellent 37,900 concourse. NADA: average $18,800. High $35,400 On Jan-20-20 at 13:57:17 PST, seller added the following information: Correction one owner from 1975 - 2018. Thank you On Jan-22-20 at 11:52:52 PST, seller added the following information: Rear tires: Toyo Proxes RA1. 205/60 13 Frt tires: Toyo Proxes R888 185/60. 13. 13". Wheels
4 speed