Highlights
- Early Series 2 example of the classic Lotus Europa
- 1.5-litre Renault inline-four petrol engine with 4 speed manual transmission
- Finished in red with black interior trim
- 12,024 miles indicated on five-figure odometer
- Tidy condition with wood dash and interior details
The Appeal
The Lotus Europa S2 was a product of purist engineering — fibreglass bodywork, low kerb weight, and a mid-engined layout borrowed from racing experience. Though modest in power, its handling and road feel remain one of the era's benchmarks. With compact proportions, sparse cabin trim and a distinctly analogue character, it still speaks to those who prefer raw driving feedback over digital aids.
This 1969 example is complete and generally tidy. Finished in appropriate racing red, it retains original touches that show a light patina of age. It has not been restored or modernised — instead presenting as a solid, honest example ready for sympathetic use or gradual refurbishment. Paint and trim show patina consistent with age, and while there is limited paperwork included, the Europa’s rarity and iconic status ensure that it remains a worthy project for the right enthusiast.
The History & Paperwork
- Limited documentation included: no service history, or invoices, but Swedish registration documents included
- Road registered in Sweden
- Exempt from Swedish technical inspection (over thirty years old)
- 12,024 miles indicated on the five-figure odometer
- Left-hand drive with KM/H instrumentation
The Condition
- Red paintwork shows age-related wear which can be checked in photos
- Body panels appear complete, with some deterioration to note in photos
- Fuel filler surround, nose section and edges show signs of wear and use
- Original-style wheels show surface corrosion
- Cabin retains wood dash, switches and period interior trim
- Seats show wear and tape repairs
- Headlining and door cards appear aged
- Engine bay dusty with areas of surface corrosion
- Underside corrosion visible on frame and suspension components as shown
The Mechanics
- 1.5-litre Renault inline-four petrol engine
- 4 speed manual transmission
- Engine condition unverified; no start-up or running claims made
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