Description
Benefitting from an amazing, 12-year, £30, 000+ restoration.
* In 1971, the Europa Twin Cam (Type 74) was introduced with a 105bhp, 1558cc Lotus-Ford ‘*****’
* Body-off and new chassis. Fastidiously restored over a 12-year period
* Bodywork fully stripped and re-painted in amazing Roman Purple. New Beige and Oatmeal interior
* Big-bore engine rebuilt and set up by the legendary Richard Winter of Europa Engineering. Now 145bhp
* Rebuilt chassis, electrics etc. In fact virtually everything. Over ú30, 000 has been spent with specialists
* Thousands of hours of work by the previous owner. A real labour of love
* With only 2, 000 miles completed since the restoration, this immaculate Twin Cam is sensibly guided and is a cost-effective entry into ’70s classic sports cars
According to the Lotus Europa Twin Cam Register, Chassis No. 74/ 1041P was built in the Autumn of 1971 and finally invoiced on 28/ 10/ 1971. It’s listed as having Engine No. 25136, a 4-speed 336-56 gearbox and was originally finished in L14 (Colorado Orange). The stunning little Roman Purple car you see today has come a long way since then. It’s been subject to a 12-year fastidious restoration and we are fortunate to have the full details of this ‘labour of love’. The report runs to five pages!
