1972 Lotus Other

Coupe

1.6L

Manual

720221220R

Clear

Gasoline

This 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam is a third owner car with just 37,510 miles. Blue (L12) exterior, black interior. 4 speed manual. 1600cc with Zenith Stromberg carbs. Having sat in a garage from 1975 to 2013, it has just been through a complete mechanical restoration and is in great working condition. The first owner apparently only drove the car for approximately 10,000 miles before selling it to the second owner who enjoyed the car from ~1973 to 1975, at which time the car broke down. The story goes that on Halloween night 1975, the timing chain jumped a sprocket and bent a valve. Following an engine rebuild, but not actually being driven, the car was put on blocks in storage until 2010 at which time I purchased it. While the car was exceptionally complete, it was in need of serious cleaning and mechanical restoration. There are many original elements of car: factory paint and trim, drive train, carpets, dash, seats, seat belts, wheels/hubcaps, headliner, door panels, owners manual, tool kit, rear trunk, spare tire and jack. Upgrades are limited to the exhaust header and muffler, .040” over pistons, mild cams (both installed in 1975 engine rebuild), Pertronix electronic ignition, and a new Spal electric fan. Restoration work includes the following: Engine and transmission: Engine rebuilt at 36,873 miles (~600 miles on rebuild) New valve guides New timing chain New coil New water pump seal and bearings New water pump belt Original radiator re-cored New cooling hoses New heater valve New thermostat New otter switch New voltage stabilizer (for gauges) New inner driveshaft seals Rebuilt carburetors Rebuilt fuel pump Replaced fuel lines New fuel tank filler hoses New shifter bushing New plugs, cap and rotor Brakes and suspension: Rebuild master cylinder Rebuilt rear brake cylinders New brake shoes Rebuilt front calipers Replaced all brake lines New brake light switch Rebuilt Girling brake servos (from circa 1975 Girling rebuild kit that came with car, NLA) New front swaybar bushings (poly) Repacked front bearings New rear upright seals New rear bearings New rear bearing spacers New tires Body: New windshield New stainless door hinges New driver door seal Known issues: Horn does not work Oil pressure gauge broken Usual, minor oil leaks (mostly/entirely from cam seal behind alt. pulley) Some coolant drips Missing stock air filter housing Paint not perfect, but original Front of car had been hit in parking lot in ~1973, minor damage since repaired Have all old/original parts that were pulled from car, as well as a variety of spares (Girling Servos components, master cylinder, various brake seals, air filters, locking gas caps, oil pump) Clear Title. Please contact me with any questions.