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Title: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: David.laRuse on Saturday,October 12, 2019, 09:32:09 AM
For sale: Complete 1972 Lotus Europa S2.  Needs restoration.  Ran when parked. Has high-end wheels.  Clear title/current license.  $4500.00.  Cash or personal check accepted.  Check must clear before pick-up.
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: tedtaylor on Saturday,October 12, 2019, 11:02:45 AM
you whet everyone's appetite, so post some pictures!!!
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: David.laRuse on Saturday,October 12, 2019, 05:37:59 PM
I am having trouble with posting pictures, I will get it soon. David.
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: surfguitar58 on Sunday,October 13, 2019, 05:17:21 AM
I am having trouble with posting pictures, I will get it soon. David.

If you ate taking pictures with an iPhone and posting them with a PC, open the pictures in Paint (on all PC machines), click on "Image" "Resize" in the menu bar and enter 25%. At least that's what I do.
Tom
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: David.laRuse on Monday,October 14, 2019, 11:35:16 AM
Sorry this took so long to get Pictures, the White tape on car was for transport. Input is welcome, David
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: odysis on Tuesday,December 01, 2020, 09:10:13 PM
do you still have the Europa...........stan
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: David.laRuse on Sunday,December 06, 2020, 03:55:01 PM
Stan, Europa is still for sale, currently licensed/clean Title which can be transferred, engine/Trans still in car, all glass intact, car can be rolled onto trailer, David.
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: David.laRuse on Friday,January 08, 2021, 10:27:26 AM
Wow, I am embaressed, The Europa is a 1974, not a 1972. I am sorry for the confusion. David
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: BDA on Friday,January 08, 2021, 11:10:53 AM
David, I'm not interested in this car but for those who might be, the pictures appear show an S2 and thus is pre 1972 - the sails are not cut down behind the cabin as on the '72 and later Europas. The engine cover does appear to be from a TC or TCS - it has only two vents.
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: literarymadness on Friday,January 08, 2021, 03:41:03 PM
Just to clarify any confusion on the 1972 MY. Fed-spec Europa S2 production continued until the end of Dec/71 (even though UK Domestic production of the Twin Cam had begun Sep/71). Fed-spec Twin Cam production began Jan/72. Because the Invoice date is a month or so later, any S2 built between Sep/71 to Dec/71 would have been invoiced between late Oct/71 and Mar/72 making them a 1972 MY Europa S2. The first small shipment of Fed-spec Twin Cams arrived in March of 1972 which means both the S2 and the new Twin Cam were being sold in the showrooms at the same and both were considered 1972 MY cars.
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: David.laRuse on Saturday,January 09, 2021, 07:36:16 AM
Thank you for clarification, I was under the impression the Europa was a 1972. I was looking at the Title and it said 1974, so I am sure this was a clerical error when the new Title was made out. I am satisfied it is a 1972 Europa. Thanks again, David
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: David.laRuse on Saturday,January 23, 2021, 01:22:15 PM
I am posting two more pictures.  The car is complete.  Solid chasis.  Good example to restore.  David (wendyanddavid@hotmail.com)
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: David.laRuse on Wednesday,April 21, 2021, 12:30:24 PM
Thanks to everyone for their input, I have decided to restore the Europa myself. I appreciate all the advise and help, the car is no longer for sale. David la Ruse
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Post by: BDA on Wednesday,April 21, 2021, 01:24:50 PM
I think you will be glad you made that decision. Especially after you get it on the road!
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Post by: TurboFource on Wednesday,April 21, 2021, 04:06:15 PM
 :trophy:

Just be patient with things....I have had numerous "challenges" so far...but I figured I would!
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: Bainford on Thursday,April 22, 2021, 08:54:09 AM
Well done Mr la Ruse. You've made the right choice. Good luck with the resto, and hoping to see more of your Lotus soon.
Title: Re: FS: 1972 Europa S2
Post by: Bud on Thursday,May 06, 2021, 06:57:33 AM
Good for you David...it will be great when you complete it and have the satisfaction of having done it yourself