1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special, 5- speed with 17,238 original
miles. Dressed in rare Regency Red with original black interior
trim. Remaining in unrestored condition and in 95+ % original OE
condition. Always garaged and covered when at its home base.
Original aged high gloss wood dash panel w/o cracks. Original
carpet and upholstery seats were covered and protected with seat
covers since new. Carpet was covered and protected with fiber floor
mats since new. Mechanically this Europa is very original and in
first year or two of ownership, twin cam head was professionally
removed and trued to minimize oil seepage and achieve max sealing.
Valve seats were inspected at that time and reported to be
sufficiently hard enough for lead free gasoline. All emission
equipment is intact and in good working order. Cooling and
electrical systems are in good working order and perform how they
should. Original plastic components of fuel supply system were
replaced for safety. Equipped with original Lotus Spider alloy
wheels and new General Altimax RT43 175/70R13 tires. Engine and
transmission are believed to match original documentation. Original
vintage correct Sony cassette tape/AM/FM radio with Panasonic
speakers in doors are in good working order. Right door hinge
replaced with upgraded components. Left wheel bearing hub rebuilt
and reinforced with steel sleeves. Original Invoice/Bill of Sale,
owner's manual (and reprint), various maintenance documents,
original jack and field tool kit included. Front bumper has two
holes drilled for mounting a front license plate if necessary.
Driver shoes wider than 4 �" will not fit easily between the gas
and brake pedal. The car was purchased in Boulder, CO on Feb 23,
1974 and registered as a 1974 model year. Original Bill of Sale
available. The car was serviced at Mac's Speed Shop by Monty and
Bill, mechanics, in Cheyenne, WY from 1974 to 2006. From 2006 to
present, car was service by High Mountain Classics, Fort Collins,
CO. Car was garaged and protected under a custom fitted car cover
(included). You can view this 1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special in
greater detail including HD pictures and an HD video of it running
and driving at Gatewayclassiccars.com. If you are interested in
purchasing this vehicle or have more questions regarding it please
call us at (303) 872-4722 or email us at
[email protected].
