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Title: Race Car Up For Auction UK
Post by: 4129R on Tuesday,August 17, 2021, 01:02:08 PM

https://www.racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/123038/lotus-europa-competition-coupe-for-sale-by-au?Published_by_Mike_Walters&fbclid=IwAR2eTrGwHaK0Yi1OscLRg808xxheeG3Z8hVnxE4uqvqV8BQTru-QxtoyB7k

£12,000 - £16,000 estimate seems cheap, especially with a BDA.

Title: Re: Race Car Up For Auction UK
Post by: BDA on Tuesday,August 17, 2021, 01:42:57 PM

I looks pretty rough but certainly a good collection of good parts - the engine being one. Of course, we don't know if it runs and rebuilding a BDA is not an inexpensive proposition. Since it is a racecar, I'm surprised that it doesn't have a Hewland transaxle. More pictures and text can be found here: https://www.berlinetta-auctions.co.uk/weekly/car-detail/lot-152-the-ex-graham-oates-1972-lotus-europa-competition-coupe

Title: Re: Race Car Up For Auction UK
Post by: 4129R on Tuesday,August 17, 2021, 02:01:24 PM

Thanks for that link. Plenty of info in those photos.

It needs a complete strip down and nut and bolt rebuild.

The front brakes and gearbox look standard which would seem to be weak points and in need of upgrading.

Title: Re: Race Car Up For Auction UK
Post by: Bainford on Wednesday,August 18, 2021, 06:02:37 AM

I'm surprised by the gearbox choice, too. It seems like that BDA under race conditions would quite abuse the 365 box. Presumably it has done the job, though.