12th Jun, 2021 10:00
Fine Art & Antiques with Classic Cars & Motorcycles
Sold for £15,000
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam
Reg No. NMF2L
Chassis No. 72031465P
Black with Black interior (originally Lotus Yellow)
Odometer 36533
Lotus Europa’s were produced between 1996 and 1975, a total of 9,230 being made. They used a backbone chassis and lightweight fibreglass body which was fully bonded to the chassis for additional strength. The mounting of the engine and gearbox behind the cabin allowed for the main chassis member to run straight forward to intersect a large box-section cross-beam running across the car between the front suspension points. At the rear, the chassis split into a "U" shape to accommodate combined engine, transmission and final-drive components and to support the rear suspension.
The first models used powertrains from Renault’s 16, the Twin Cam using the Lotus/Ford unit of 1588cc.
This Lotus is definitely a “barn find”, found blocked up on three wheels with a new brake master cylinder in place but not connected to the pedal nor system fluid replaced. However, with fuel drained and refreshed, with the aid of a jump connection the engine fired and once cleared runs with good oil pressure.
Clearly, recommissioning work will be required to return this iconic sports car to the road but this could be achieved quickly and inexpensively or alternatively be an ideal candidate for a full restoration.
There is a full Lotus workshop manual with the car along with sundry bills and receipts.
Sold with V5.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SALE OF CARS & MOTORCYCLES IN THIS AUCTION
Condition Report
Fibreglass body is generally sound, but with some gel coat delamination commensurate with age.
Chassis condition unknown, but car dry has been dry stored for many years.
Brightwork generally very good but requires a clean.
Rear bumper lightly corroded.
Car runs with reasonable oil pressure.
Gearbox functions, drives through all gears.
No hydraulic brakes due to replacement master cylinder fitted, but not reconnected to foot pedal and requires bleeding.
Battery is dead.
Interior generally good but tired.
Drivers electric window not working.
Both doors dropped slightly on hinges.
Condition reports must be considered as a matter of opinion and not fact.
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