Barrett-Jackson: Europa Special

[2766R]

It will be interesting to see how far this one will go for.  No reserve.  Also listed in Hemmings.  Seems to be mostly original, especially the business end, sans cross over tubes and cast exhaust manifold.  Wish there was more interior shots though.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1973-LOTUS-EUROPA-235814

[Certified Lotus]

Nice looking Europa but it won’t sell for much at BJ. Wrong buyers at this event. I’d be amazed if it exceeded $20K. Will be a great deal for someone.

[literarymadness]

A 1969 Europa S2 sold for $21,100 at BJ Las Vegas back in 2018

[Certified Lotus]

Vegas is a completely different market and clientele.  Never the less, interested in how the auction turns out.

[Certified Lotus]

 I was off by $200.
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1973-LOTUS-EUROPA-235814

[BDA]

Not knowing anything about the S2 you compared the Twin Cam to, it's interesting that the S2 came out ahead of the TC.

[Certified Lotus]

I think it’s less about which model of Europa than it is the market location of the auction.

[Chuck Nukem]

I am perfectly happy to have the europa stay out of their sights... I just wish they would forget about a few of the other cars I would love to have...

[Bainford]

I am perfectly happy to have the europa stay out of their sights... I just wish they would forget about a few of the other cars I would love to have...

[literarymadness]

For what it's worth, a 1972 TR6 sold for $55,000 and a Triumph 1967 GT6 sold for $39,600 at the same Scottsdale auction.

[Certified Lotus]

Yes, I saw those cars being sold. Pretty special builds. Europa’s are an acquired taste that some of us lust after.

There were a lot of well restored cars being sold for less than what it cost to paint them. And some that went for ridiculous money.

[BDA]

Those Triumphs must have been special builds. From the history on BaT, those prices are very rich.

I agree that the Europa is an acquired taste for some - I would think that that applies more to people who have tried to get in one before (or know people who have) rather than more casual observers. That being said, I would expect a Europa to go for more than a comparable TR6 or GT6.

[literarymadness]

Here are the two links of the Triumphs.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1972-TRIUMPH-TR6-ROADSTER-237433

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1967-TRIUMPH-GT6-236470

[Arizona]

When I see what people are asking for TR3's and MGA's and I think about what I sold mine for..well, dang.

[jbcollier]

Generally, as these cars were sold in large numbers, at those prices you are buying the restoration, not the car.  In other words, cars restored at a certain shop, to a certain standard, are worth $55K, not the particular car.  Every time an auction like this occurred, people would drag out there "somewhat-less-than-fine" cars out for an appraisal.  How come my (insert pile of poop) is only worth $2K when one sold for $55K just last week?  No problem we'd say.  Just spend $100K and your car will be worth $55K too.