Description
1971 Type 54 Lotus Europa ultimate road/ BARC race series car.
This car was given the full Banks treatment way back in the late 80's and raced throughout the 90's and 00's a very well know car/ driver on the UK circuits with BARC and still in fantastic condition throughout.
Powered by a 1598 modified ex works Opel twin cam on a modified rebuilt transmission and race clutch tranversley mounted in the frame.
Running Jenvey throttle bodies on MBE programmable fuel and ignition management with roof mounted forced air supply and Banks airbox.
Custom Tony Law exhaust system.
Just had a fresh head rebuild by lockside engineering, all new timing belt, pulleys and water pump.
Removable rear clam shell.
AP Racing 4 pots on all corners with vented discs adjustable split Lotus type 47 pedal box with fantastic stopping power through coil over suspension, double wishbone arms all fully adjustable for any geometry track set up.
Alloy front mounted safety fuel tank.
Full racing cage, Willian's 4 point FIA harness, and plumbed fire system.
Alloy front custom radiator, additional electric water pump.
All new electrics built in Stack 8100 instrument system on custom alloy dashboard. OMP/ Spa quick release steering wheel, Lotus light weight seat.
Custom 15in Lotus 47 alloys on road legal Avon competition tyres, new dry cell battery.
Huge history file.
Car is fully road compliant but built for competition track use huge potential either way.
Historic original 1971 registration on V5,
Full certificate of provenance from the Lotus Archives.
Viewing by appointment.
Consider P/ X.
