1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam

Highlights

• Very rare Pistachio Green livery
• Body-off restoration carried out circa 2000 with engine rebuild
• In current ownership for 14 years
• Two large files of service history
• Recent full service carried out, including gear linkage bushes and drive shaft oil seals replaced

The Appeal

Before the Europa, very few road cars carried a mid-engine layout. Colin Chapman's latest baby decided to stand out from the crowd with exactly that. As with everything from the Hethel firm, the focus was on simplifying and adding lightness, resulting in a remarkably charismatic machine. The Europa benefited from learnings taken from the Elan - a lightweight, folded and welded boxed-steel backbone chassis with a fibreglass moulded body.

This 1972 example is finished in the very rare pistachio green, which suits the car's retro-futurist styling down to the ground. It underwent a comprehensive body-off restoration around 2000, during which the engine was rebuilt by marque specialist Banks Europa. Having been in the same hands for 14 years, this Europa Twin Cam is well sorted and ready to go - a highly impressive example that's ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 104,513 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 1,558cc (1.6 L) Lotus-Ford Twin Cam, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: Two large files of service history

The Detail

• Engine rebuilt by Banks Europa in July 2000 at approximately 73,000 miles
• Recent full service carried out, including gear linkage bushes and drive shaft oil seals replaced
• Fitted with Spyder rear wishbones and adjustable suspension
• The vendor tells us that the engine starts and runs well with no known faults, and drives and pulls very well
• Underside appears to be in fine condition
• Handsome, lesser-spotted Pistachio Green paintwork
• Bodywork is in good order throughout
• Brightwork contrasting nicely
• Handsomely-presented interior with good, clean upholstery
• Bolsters appear full and well-kept
• Instruments are clean and legible
• Dashboard is in good condition

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