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1973 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN CAM SPECIAL

LMCT 7819
SN:3956

ABSOLUTELY SUPERB EXAMPLE – TURN KEY

The Lotus Twin Cam Special, was Just That, Special, with a Base Curb Weight of 705kg, Due to it’s Light Weight, Folded & Welded Box Steel Backbone Chassis and Moulded Fibreglass Body the Lotus was Propelled to 60 mph in Just 6.6 Seconds, with Automotive Writers Claiming the Europa was ‘The Nearest Thing to a Formula Car for the Road’.

Imported into Australia In July 2006, this Europa was Subjected to a Body-Off Restoration, Accumulating an Impressive Receipt File, Before it First Graced the Road in Late 2012, Finished in Colorado Orange and Converted to Right Hand Drive. Sold Five Years Later in 2017, the Europa was Again Subjected to Major Restoration Work, This Time in the way of Mechanical, Trim, Electrical, Reliability and Performance Improvements.

Recent work Includes, but is Not Limited to: Fitment of 123 Ignition’s Tune + Electronic Ignition, Rebuilt Stromberg Carburettors, Installation of a New Wiring Harness, Rebuild of the Brake Booster, Ceramic Coating the Extractors & Fabrication of the Remaining Exhaust System in Stainless, Chrome Plating of Front & Rear Bumper, Integration of a Retro Sound Radio behind an Original Phillips Techno unit, Rebuild of the Cooling System including an Alloy Radiator, and Davis Craig Electric Water Pump, Fitment of a Laminova Water to Oil Cooler, as well as a Refresh of Both the Gear Box and the Engine.

Rarely Seen in this Condition, let Alone Specification, this Twin Cam Special Deserves a New Home, with an Owner who will Cherish, and More Importantly Drive the Lotus.

Priced without Reg, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options.

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