For sale is a restored 1971 Lotus Europa S2, following a 2 year restoration. The work done on this car is extensive with all of the major items either replaced or restored. This includes fresh paint, new chassis, new wiring loom, new bushes and seals throughout the car (body and suspension), media blasted suspension parts, new water tubes, cables, and the list goes on.
This car was recently advertised on BAT and missed out on the reserve by a small amount. Here is the link. Feel free to check it out and the comments.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-lotus-europa-5/
I have this car advertised elsewhere and have the right to pull it off ebay at anytime.
If you have any questions, please contact me on pmerrywe@hotmail.comBelow is a list of the work completed on the car.
1971 Lotus Europa S2 - restored, (keeping an original look)
Body repainted (Corvette White)
New chassis (Original style)
New wiring harness fitted (originated from Banks UK)
Cosmic wheels have been restored to original condition (powder coated)
New tires fitted
New Carpets
New original seat belts
New Griffin aluminium Radiator
Pertronix electronic ignition
New SS door hinges fitted
New SS Seat tracks
New door seals
New drop window seals
New front and rear suspension springs and dampers
New steering rack
New Ball joints for all suspension components
New clutch assembly and T/O bearing
New clutch cable
New engine mounts
New transmission Axle seals
New Throttle cable
Rear hood gas strut assembly installed
New rubber bushes all round the vehicle suspension
All suspension components have been media blasted and repainted
New drop links
New front chassis to front of body metal tray
New side repeaters (x4)
New bonnet frog eye style indicators
New exhaust Muffler (Lotus part)
New exhaust down pipe
New Gauges (Oil, Fuel, Water)
Chassis foam insulation installed
Firewall soundproofed insulation installed
Seats recovered on center cushions (original style material)
Dash has been veneered
New dash vents
New interior light
Front screen surround replaced with chrome trim (Banks UK)
New brake lines all round
New Green front pads and rear pads
New piston seals on front and rear brakes
Brakes have been cleaned/ painted
New rotors on front
New hoses all round on heating system
Non functional Original style radio installed
New Side Mirror
New Petrol Cap
Restored fuel tank (pressure tested and painted)
New gear linkage Heim joints fitted
Rocker Cover media blasted and powder coated in Black
SS braided Brake Hoses
There is no rust on any suspension or engine components. Everything has been media blasted and painted.
I estimate around 100 miles have been complete since the restoration.
Items to note:
Front end has been repaired prior to me owning the car. When preparing the body for paint I noticed areas which had been repaired. It appears it has a whole new front end fitted. You would not notice from the outside that this work has been done.
Summary:
This car was restored in 2016. I have since had a back operation and working on cars is proving difficult for me. Therefore I am looking to sell. I have driven the car to a couple of shows and always walked away with a trophy. It is a real crowd puller and gets a lot of attention.