1970 Lotus Europa

Europa del Sol U/K

1.6L 1565CC 96Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirat

Manual

7002050071R

Clear

GAS

1970 LOTUS EUROPA SERIES TWO VERY HIGHLY MODIFIED EXOTIC ONE OF A KIND CLASSIC AUTOMOBILEF E A T U R E S O F R E S T O R A T I O N CHANGES TO THE FIBERGLASS BODY INCLUDE: REMOVE TOP AND SIDE WINDOWS/ELECTRIC OPERATORS REAR FENDERS WIDER WITH INTEGRAL FUNCTIONAL AIR SCOOPS ENCLOSED ROLL OVER BARS OF SQUARE STEEL TUBING, MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CARBON FIBER DASHBOARD AND DOOR PANELS REINFORCED/REGLASSED AND PAINTED; Code L14 "COLORADO ORANGE" DASHBOARD UPDATED TO TWIN-CAM SPECIAL. REMOVED HEATER/DEFROSTER COMPONENTS RADIATOR MOVED TO REAR OF CAR WITH TWIN COOLING FANS AND OVERSIZED VW UNIT REWORKED SWIRL POT AND RAT ROD STAINLESS EXPANSION TANK REMOVED STEEL BUMPERS FRONT AND REAR, FIBERGLASS ONLY. REGLASSED DOOR BOBBINS/HINGE RODS/MOUNTS ENGINE AND CHASSIS: UPGRADED FROM STOCK R16 (86HP) TO RENAULT R-17 GORDINI HEMI (APPROX 150HP) ENGINE INTERNALS INCLUDE NEW RINGS/NEW OVERSIZED INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES ISKY MILD GRIND CAM AND NEW TIMING CHAIN. NEW SEALS MODIFIED FRONT COVER, REBUILT WATER PUMP/CERTIFIED THERMOSTAT NEW CLUTCH AND THROWOUT TRANS-AXLE HAS NEW SEALS, NEW U-JOINTS AND NEW BEARINGS ON STUB SHAFTS STEBRO STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLER CUSTOM DESIGN HEADERS HEAT WRAPPED GEAR REDUCTION STARTER PERTRONIX IGNITION/DISTRIBUTOR TWIN WEBER DCOE40 CARBS/ REGULATED FUEL/ ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP DUAL FUEL TANKS 7-1/2 GALLON EACH (Modified sender/circuit to fuel gauge) -- Single filler site STEEL BACKBONE CHASSIS WAS REPAIRED AND STRENGHTENED REPLACED BENT FRONT SWAY BAR/MODIFIED MOUNT NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ON REINFORCED CHASSIS MOUNTING POINTS STEERING RACK UPRIGHTS/BEARINGS/BRAKES ALL REDONE ON FRONT SUSPENSION. With newer springs and shocks. Front and Rear Chapman Struts. ELECTRICAL/WIRING: REVISED WIRING TO ACCOMODATE TWIN FANS (1 or 2/Manual or Thermostat control)/ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP/REVISED LIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/HAZARDS AND BRAKE LIGHTS (NOTE BACKUP LIGHTS NOT YETFUNCTIONAL) NEW FUSE AND RELAY BLOCK HIGH AMP/SELF REGULATING GM ALTERNATOR SIMPLIFIED DASHBOARD SWITCHES RELOCATED BATTERY/FIBERGLASS MOUNT BOX INTERIOR: NEW SEATS FROM SLIDE RAILS TO NEW STEEL FRAMES CUSTOM LEATHER AND CUSHION INSERTS COLOR COORDINATED (ORANGE) 4 POINT SEAT BELTS/RESTRAINTS MOUNTED TO ALL NEW INTEGRATED ROLL OVER BAR AND CHASSIS AND BODY STEEL/ALUMINUM/FIBERGLASS NETWORK SMALL DIAMETER LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL LEATHERETTE INSULATED ACCESS PANELS TO MID-ENGINE BAY AND FUEL TANKS. BRAKE SYSTEM; DATSUN B-210 MASTER VIA REWORKED BELL CRANK ALL NEW BRAKE LINES FROM TWIN MASTER NEW HYDRAULIC BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ALL SHOES AND PADS REPLACED AND SLAVE CYLINDERS HONED AND NEW SEALS NEW CLUTCH CABLE AND NEW WEBER CARB OPERATOR AND CHOKE CABLE WHEELS/TYRES STANDARD LOTUS COSMIC WHEELS CLEANED AND PAINTED 13" X 5.5 w/CUSTOM LOTUS HUBS NYLON INSERTS 185 X 60 TYRES WITH LOTS OF LIFE REMAINING PLUS OPTIONAL SET OF WHEELS AND TYRES AVAILABLE OPTIONAL THINGS LEFT TO DO: SEVERAL ITEMS COULD BE IMPROVED AND ARE IN STAGES OF BEING COMPLETED WINDSHIELD/TRIM ARE IN NEED OF BEING REPLACED EXISTING TRIM IS NOT STOCK AND GLASS IS WELL WORN, SCRATCHED AND SIGNS OF EDGE DISCOLORATION REAR WINDOW IS PLASTIC/COULD BE UPGRADED TO GLASS WITH NEW EDGE RUBBER DOOR KEY LOCKS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL. INSTALL FRONT GRILL FLOOR MATS/CARPET COULD BE UPGRADED. TWIN CAM SPECIAL SPEEDOMETER REGISTERS ONLY 1/2 SPEED CHANGE GEAR TO CORRECT OR REPLACE/REBUILD UNIT. (THIS IS ONE REASON MILEAGE LISTED IS INCORRECT ORIGINAL SPEEDO WAS TOAST AS WERE ALL THE DASHBOARD COMPONENTS). (MOST EUROPAS HAD PROBLEM WITH DRIVE CABLE SO ALWAYS INACCURATE MILEAGE) PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FAIR WEATHER CAR. NO TOP NO SIDE WINDOWS. THE FRONT AND REAR BOOTS (TRUNKS) ARE NOT LOCKABLE. HOOD PINS ONLY. THIS IS AN ANTIQUE AUTO AND NEEDS PLENTY OF TLC AND UNDERSTANDING PART OF ITS MYSTIQUE. THE NEW OWNER CAN EXPECT TO PERFORM MANY TWEEKS AND CONTINUED RESTORATION ASPECTS. WORK ON ANY OLDER LOTUS IS NEVER COMPLETE. THE MANY YEAR RESTORATION PROJECT IS CHRONICLED IN THE BOOK "EUROPA DEL SOL" AVAILABLE ON AMAZON AND MANY MANY TOO MANY PICTURES OF THE PROJECT ARE VIEWABLE ON LC CLUB WEBSITE <> CLICK ON GALLERY/BILLS CORNER/EUROPA DEL SOL. THE RESTORATION TO DATE HAS EVERY SURFACE/COMPONENT/NUT AND BOLT REDONE/REPAIRED/REPLACED AND RE-REDONEDANT. THE CURRENT OWNER AND RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR ALL RESTORATION TO DATE IS OLD AND TIRED. SERIOUSLY AT 72 BAD KNEES AND WIFE IN A WHEELCHAIR IT IS TIME TO CLOSE THE BOOK ON THIS PROJECT. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTING FOR PROJECT ECLAT ALSO FOR SALE IN MIDST OF RESTORATION. FINAL WARNING; IF YOU KNOW LOTUS EUROPA YOU UNDERSTAND WHY MANY ITEMS WERE MODIFIED. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW LOTUS EUROPA(S) YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN BE READING THIS LISTING. BEFORE BIDDING ON THIS CLASSIC YOU SHOULD VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS ON THE LOTUSCORPS.ORG SITE TO GET AN APPRECIATION OF ACTIVITIES TO DATE ON THIS RESTORATION PROJECT. ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS CONTACT THE SELLER. As this is a very drastic and long venued restoration I may have not mentioned all changes and appologize for any ommision on changes and/or needed update. Local pickup is desired, shipping any distance would be well accomplished in an enclosed trailer, caution low ground clearance requires special handling both on and off. Buyer is responsible to arrange for shipping contact seller for possible alternatives. Winning bidder shall submit downpayment of $1,000.00, via PayPal, within 48 hours, remainder of purchase price after 7 days via certified payment, Certified Check, Cash or Wire Transfer. All methods of payment must clear before complete bill of sale/title transfer. All taxes, license tags and document fees are the buyers responsibility.