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Title: New member from South America
Post by: gpennino on Wednesday,January 12, 2022, 06:57:36 PM: Hi all!

I'm from Uruguay and currently own an Elise S1. I would really loved to own an Europa. Recently we are allowed to import cars with more than 50 years without taxes.

I've been reading the forum from some time and learned a lot! I'm after an Europa from 69-72, LHD. Any help really appreciated!

Cheers!

Gonzalo
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: BDA on Wednesday,January 12, 2022, 07:19:05 PM: I can’t help you with your search but I can:

:Welcome: Gpennino!!

Good luck with your search!
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: TurboFource on Thursday,January 13, 2022, 03:30:57 AM: :Welcome: good luck on your search!
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: Bainford on Thursday,January 13, 2022, 08:18:05 AM: Welcome to the forum, Gonzalo. I really like the S1 Elise. It was spotting an Elise S1 in Bristol, UK in 2000 that turned me on to Lotus in a serious way. However, it wasn't until recently when I saw an S1 Elise parked next to a newer Elise that I realised how much smaller the S1 is. In fact, it struck me as quite Europa like. A Europa would make for a nice companion for your Elise. Good luck with your search.
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: S2Zetec54 on Sunday,January 16, 2022, 01:51:46 AM: :Welcome:

Good luck and send photos of the ones you look at.
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: dakazman on Sunday,January 16, 2022, 11:44:20 AM: :Welcome:

Gonzalo

Members post cars seen from ebay, barnfind, and bring a trailer, in the for sale section. The EU has a bulletin board of items and cars also.
I'll try to find that link and pass it on.
again Welcome
Dakazman
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: gpennino on Tuesday,January 18, 2022, 03:52:43 PM: Many thanks for your welcome!

Attached is the Elise in action waiting for a Lotus brother (or dad)

Cheers!

Gonzalo
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: gpennino on Sunday,January 30, 2022, 03:49:19 PM: Hi again,

I came accross this add and looks like a good candidate.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/95292140870/permalink/10159588918380871/?sale_post_id=10159588918380871&referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

Thank you very much!
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: lotusfanatic on Tuesday,February 01, 2022, 11:20:59 AM: Welcome Gonzalo!

:Welcome:
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: jbcollier on Tuesday,February 01, 2022, 02:13:21 PM: Sorry for the delay in replying. Had to join the group in order to view the ad. It seems like a reasonable driver that needs a LOT of cosmetic work. You are also paying UK prices. It would have been quite a bit cheaper in the US.
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: gpennino on Wednesday,February 02, 2022, 06:38:05 AM: Thank you very much for your reply!

I think I'm going to wait, it is even better (cheaper) from me buying from the US as the transport cost is also cheaper. I saw better examples even in BaT for the same price. The only advantage in buying from UK is that I have a friend who knows very well Lotus and can have a look before buying.

I saw the yellow Europa recently advertised: https://barnfinds.com/almost-finished-1971-lotus-europa-2/ What do you think?

Thanks again.

Gonzalo.
Title: Re: New member from South America
Post by: jbcollier on Wednesday,February 02, 2022, 08:04:26 AM: Quite a bit better condition externally, somewhat better interior and unknown mechanical but much cheaper!