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Offline mgccrx

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SOLD 1972 Europa S2 with Twin Cam Big Valve
« on: Tuesday,April 23, 2024, 05:53:34 PM »
I recently acquired a 1972 Europa S2 with a Twin Cam big valve transplant motor, with 4-speed transmission. The car has same family ownership records dating back to 1976. 21,000 miles on the car, 30 miles on the fresh engine rebuild. It's been sitting 30-years, but this thing is a clean and easy project. I've had to come to the realization that I'm just too big for this car (6'1" 225 lbs), so I'm not going to pursue a restoration.

- Motor rebuilt to stock specs in 1997 by Michael's Racing Engines in Macedonia, Ohio.
- 4-Speed transmission.
- 21k original miles.
- Same family ownership for 48 years. It switched ownership from one family member to another in 1994. A copy of the 1976 title included.
- Everything works except for the radio and horn.
- Extra parts, shop manuals, etc.

The car started when I tried to fire it up, but the carbs will need cleaned. I could smell old gas in them while I was turning the motor over.

It's available, let me know if interested. Clean title in my name. $16,500

Happy to assist with international shipping.
« Last Edit: Friday,May 03, 2024, 07:03:00 AM by mgccrx »

Offline tonylotus47

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Re: FS 1972 Europa S2 with Twin Cam Big Valve
« Reply #1 on: Thursday,April 25, 2024, 08:37:44 PM »
I am interested. Please send me pics. I curious of how much of a project it would be as I already have several projects but not adverse to another short time one. Please email pics to ajbdsr at yahoo dot com.
Thanks,
Tony

Offline RoddyMac

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Re: FS 1972 Europa S2 with Twin Cam Big Valve
« Reply #2 on: Friday,April 26, 2024, 06:47:07 AM »
Is this car that was just on the FB Europa page?

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Re: FS 1972 Europa S2 with Twin Cam Big Valve
« Reply #3 on: Saturday,April 27, 2024, 08:59:06 AM »
Please post photos of the car.

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Re: FS 1972 Europa S2 with Twin Cam Big Valve
« Reply #4 on: Sunday,April 28, 2024, 04:41:21 PM »
Sorry for the delay, but I'm not the best when it comes to computers, but I think I uploaded pictures and video correctly. Please see the links below.

https://imgur.com/a/354UT7O

https://youtube.com/shorts/C2BNUYeqtnw?si=sDbFgz5zwqkjoSEn

https://youtu.be/aT4CRgw310s?si=NJ-smATfObscHPK3

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Re: FS 1972 Europa S2 with Twin Cam Big Valve
« Reply #5 on: Sunday,April 28, 2024, 06:09:56 PM »
Pretty car! Obviously, the engine needs a tune up - a Stromberg TC motor can start immediately - and a horn (if you can't be seen, you must be heard!).

I was going to goad you into trying to master a technique for getting in and out of it since I'm over 6'1" and 200 lbs and I fit very comfortably in my TCS and I can get in and out but without much grace, I admit. Then I remembered that the S2 is different than the TC so I'm just sad you have to sell your baby...

Those are pretty small issues. I hope you get a nice price.

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Re: FS 1972 Europa S2 with Twin Cam Big Valve
« Reply #6 on: Monday,April 29, 2024, 02:58:28 AM »
Is this car that was just on the FB Europa page?

It seems to be the one in the FB group few days ago. I think the price is still okay, but looking at the price you obviously had to pay just a few days ago I feel sorry for the previous owners. They should have gotten the premium you are asking now.
I am not here for bombing your ad, but I hope you haven't bought it in the end just to make quick money. If not, I do understand it can be really frustrating to buy something you really like just to find out you cannot fit inside properly.

Apart from this, good luck in selling this one!
« Last Edit: Monday,April 29, 2024, 11:00:03 AM by LotusEuropa »
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