Description
This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Autumn Sale 2023 on Saturday the 30th of September, Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN.
With its minimalist steel backbone chassis, low drag fibreglass body and Colin Chapman's design philosophy of "Simplify, then add lightness," the new Europa seemed to have plenty of potential
However, it wasn't until 1971 when the Renault engine was replaced by the 105bhp, 1, 558cc Lotus-Ford 'Twink', that the design was fully appreciated
This eye-catching example is finished in Lotus Yellow with an oatmeal vinyl interior and sits on a set of period-correct Dunlop alloys
Owned by our vendor since 2004 and six previous keepers since it was first registered in November 1972
Supplied with a huge history file, which includes details of an engine overhaul in the early nineties and a documented major overhaul of the car by Club Lotus in April/ May 2002
Many old MOT Certificates and tax discs form part of the history and there are numerous invoices for parts and work completed including some from Paul Matty
The current MOT is valid until 19/ 03/ 2024 and was issued with no advisories
