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Lotus Europa Forums => Classifieds Forums => eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings => Topic started by: cal44 on Tuesday,April 01, 2014, 01:58:08 PM

Title: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: cal44 on Tuesday,April 01, 2014, 01:58:08 PM

There are no words........well, there are but this is a family page.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-2-door-1972-lotus-europa-s-2-2-0-litre-twin-cam-/111315939535?forcerrptr=true&hash=item19eaf270cf&item=111315939535&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

I'm sure it's worth every penny of the ask............gulp

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: 3929R on Tuesday,April 01, 2014, 02:31:36 PM

The hood scope seems silly.  I wonder if the radiator is now located behind the scoop?  I personally don't like the wheel flares but whatever.....  Too bad there is not a single picture of the Toyota engine. It could be a fun ride when finished.

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: Arizona on Tuesday,April 01, 2014, 03:41:35 PM

I like the color.

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: Bainford on Thursday,April 03, 2014, 09:18:48 AM

Check out those sexy 70s fender flares. And dig that engine cover handle.

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: BDA on Thursday,April 03, 2014, 08:12:06 PM

I know Lotus was somewhat vague with regards to model years but I though 1972 was a Twin Cam year. He says it has a TC in it (no picture of course) but he calls it an S2 and it clearly has the sails on it.

Also the front air dam doesn't appear to be straight...

Not surprisingly, I don't see any takers at $10K+.

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: Arizona on Friday,April 04, 2014, 07:11:03 AM

It's an S2 alright. The twin cam is from Toyota.

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: BDA on Friday,April 04, 2014, 01:18:43 PM

Then it's not a 1972.

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: Arizona on Saturday,April 05, 2014, 07:42:34 AM

He gives the vin as 0901. That would put it around 1968 I think.

Oh, wait a bit. Its a Federal 0901R. That puts it about 1971. My car is a 72 but was first titled in 73. I'll bet that's where the confusion lies. It was probably titled in 72.

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: cal44 on Sunday,April 06, 2014, 07:32:00 AM

yep...........two of the Lotus cars I have were dated the year sold and not the year built.  I'll get around to fixin' that some day.
mike

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: 3929R on Monday,April 07, 2014, 08:25:00 AM

There are now pictures of the Toyota engine! 

My car was built in '73, sold late in '73, and registered (in January?) as a '74 when new in California.  It is now registered as a '73 in Utah.

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: BDA on Monday,April 07, 2014, 09:51:54 AM

Yeah, '74 Europas are '73 Europas and vice versa.  ;D

Now that the engine is shown, his $10K price tag makes a bit more sense (other goofy things, notwithstanding).

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: exarkun1178 on Wednesday,April 09, 2014, 04:20:53 AM

zero bids,  priced too high? or soft market?

Title: Re: FS (no affiliation......thank gawd)
Post by: EuropaTC on Wednesday,April 09, 2014, 09:36:06 AM

Now relisted at a slightly lower start bid

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-2-door-/111322320094?vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lotus-Other-2-door-/111322320094?vxp=mtr)

I know our markets are differently priced (US/UK) but even with a more enthusiastic UK market I think this would struggle.

This car comes down to one guy's dream of a customized car and having had that T shirt in my youth I know selling them on is difficult because you're after a buyer with exactly your tastes. If that isn't hard enough, this is advertised as not running and in need of electrical, mechanical and interior work, so it's a big ask to take over such a project.

Brian