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Title: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: BDA on Thursday,January 23, 2020, 11:21:21 AM
It's here: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-lotus-europa-6/

A lot of good stuff in this build, including a BDA!,  but I have to say they should have done something nicer than those rear flares.

I'm certainly not a carb expert but the old Formula Atlantic cars used 48 DCOEs but this car uses 45 DCOEs (as does mine). I suppose the cam is a bit milder. So far no dyno results are posted.
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: tedtaylor on Thursday,January 23, 2020, 12:03:35 PM
do you shift gears with your elbow?    awfully far rearward...
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: BDA on Thursday,January 23, 2020, 12:45:46 PM
Yeah, I thought that was a bit strange too. Usually you want the shift lever near the steering wheel but I figured the driver had some strange technique or seating position.
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: literarymadness on Thursday,January 23, 2020, 04:55:00 PM
The seller states it was dynoed at 226 at 9300 rpms.  I don't mine the rear flares.  To me it goes with the whole Europa philosophy of form follows function.  Hey BDA: makes me appreciate your car even more.
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: BDA on Thursday,January 23, 2020, 05:19:59 PM
You're not alone, 'madness. Several people posted that they liked them. I followed some links from the original BaT auction and I liked the flares that used to be on the rear much better.

226 hp is getting pretty close to what the old Formula Atlantic motors were getting which makes the 45 DCOEs more perplexing but maybe that's why it doesn't do quite as well as the old Atlantic motors did. Of course there are many variables and I have only a slight grasp of the subject so...

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Hey BDA: makes me appreciate your car even more.

Me too!  ;D
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: literarymadness on Thursday,January 23, 2020, 11:22:53 PM
Wow! Bid is at $50,000
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: Certified Lotus on Friday,January 24, 2020, 03:03:33 AM
I expect it will go much much more. True Europa race car that has been recently restored. It will stand out at vintage races.
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: tedtaylor on Friday,January 24, 2020, 04:57:52 AM
Quote from: Certified Lotus on Friday,January 24, 2020, 03:03:33 AM
I expect it will go much much more. True Europa race car that has been recently restored. It will stand out at vintage races.
and.....with recorded race history provenance!
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: BDA on Friday,January 24, 2020, 07:40:42 AM
The last bid doubled the current bid, and with twelve days to go! I think Certified's right, it will likely go much higher.
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: literarymadness on Wednesday,February 05, 2020, 11:05:47 AM
Did not make the reserve at $51,500
Title: Re: Europa race car for sale on BaT+
Post by: Certified Lotus on Wednesday,February 05, 2020, 12:18:26 PM
No love. I am surprised. Really needs to go on a race car for sale site.