LOTUS EUROPA . CUSTOM BUILT FOR STREET /TRACK
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Item location: Simi Valley, California, United States
- Make: Lotus
- Model: Europa
- Type: Coupe
- Year: 1970
- Mileage: 398
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
Description:
1970 Lotus Europa
LOTUS EUROPA,S2. RESTORED WITH ( ICONIC GOLD LEAF GRAPHICS )UPGRADED RESTOMOD. SETUP FOR STREET / TRACK CAR.185 +H.P.DRY SUMP RACE SPECENGINE,WEBER 45DCOE/ TRANSMISSION /DRIVETRAIN/ SUSPENSION /BRAKES* EXPERIENCETHE CHAPMAN GENIUS AT THE LIMITWITH CONFIDENCE. *** LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE AS COMPLETE RUNNING CAR *** DUE TO HIGH DEMAND FOR VARIOUSUPGRADES CAR WILL BE PARTED OUT END OF THIS LISTENING CHASSIS AND COMPLETE DRIVE TRAIN WILL BE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY. BODY SHELL WITH ALL GLASS AND TRIM WILL BE AVAILABLESEPARATELY. LOOKING FOR A STOCK EUROPA S2 WITH RENAULT DRIVETRAIN 80-85 H.P ? OR TWIN CAM DRIVERTRAIN 115-126 H.P ? " NO NEED TO GO ANY FURTHER THIS IS NOT FOR YOU "* CHECK OUT VIDEO LINK BELOW.FORD 2.0 L 185+ H.P DRIVE TRAIN CONVERSION 2nd GEAR RUNS *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzy8yK651QAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwP8KGfszVQ
Before you consider purchasing a 50-54 year old lotus Europa S2 with Renault drivetrain orTwin cam that is a barn find project $1K-$8K, advertised as a very easy projects to complete, that others attempted and have all the excuses why it ended up asis and up for sale.Or one claimed restored $25K-$45K, without true documentation of how long ago actual restoration was performed, and whichspecific items addressed, be aware of all the issues and hidden costs, includinglack ofavailability of new parts related to body shell, chassis, engine, transmission. These are very unique cars, the structural integrity of the fiberglass body shell and metallurgy of the chassis was in question when new, one can fear the worst after half a century. You will end up spending 2-3 times the actual market value of the car in repairs,refurbishing a supposed restored car. Not to mention the safety factor of key components that have been overlooked for cost savings or lack of experience by the builder.* We are not Brokers. Dealers. Flippers. Just enthusiast sharing our passion building specialty vehicles. Contact us for your Europa build.*Be prepared to spendover 350hours of labor / fabrication work, with additional parts and material cost exceeding$32kto duplicate.
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE. VIN # 65/2874. (California registration good until March 2024 )
Body / Chassis.Above average condition, on the scale of 1-10 (7+) with all o.e glass / aluminum glass trim/ seals installed, window regulators /window motors serviced andinstalled, all door hingebushings /shaftsreplaced,locks /latch mechanism serviced installed, hood, engine cover,with latch /locks installed, with relocated seating position andreinforced driver / passenger seat framebraces attached to chassi, body shell. Improveddrivers seating position is enhanced providingadditional leg and head room setup for drivers up to 6' 2"- 200lbs + without distorting the fiberglass floor as original seats where fitted,quick release steering wheel for easy driver access. Dash with full instrumentation, complete electrical system replaced and updated withmodern instrumentation, switches,custom new wiring harness, new gas tank and all related fuel lines. Front Suspension Components.Custom shocks / springs, upgraded larger front calipers / discs, new Tilton race master cylinder, custompedalsincluding Tilton brake pedal fixture for positive brake feel, clutch pedalspacing made wider with Tilton clutch master /slave cylinders for easier confident driving regardless of shoesize, with all new brake / hydraulichard lines and steel braided hoses. Rear Suspension Components.Adjustable track rods with solid rod ends, reinforcedchassis mounted brace. modified mounting points at uprights.Not the original design trackrods attached to transmission case with a small bracket, causing inconsistentrear alignment due to flex at transmission / mount.Trailing(Radius ) arms,modified with adjustable solidbushing assemblymounted with reinforced double shear mounting to chassis, providing customrevised suspension geometry, camber, tow,track / wheel baseadjustabilityoptions for wider wheels / tires for street or track, spax adjustableshocks/ new springs, updated hub / stub axle assembly with disc brakes, convertedto c/v joints with custom axles to match VW transaxle. Engine / Trans / DrivetrainConversion.Replacing the antiquated, under poweredRenault engine and weaktransaxle, not to mention lack of new parts to service. We have designed an alternative complete engine and transaxleassembly.Actually this conversion is 10lbs lighter than Renault package, due to weight saving of lightened Ford engine rotating assembly, instead ofRenaultcast iron intake / exhaust manifol, and all other engine / transmission ancillarycomponents. Utilizing race proven reliable F.C / S2000. Ford2.0 engine producing150-160 H.P. (spec race trim)Upgraded dry sump race engine, with longer rods, larger bore,lightened,balanced rotating assembly, custom individual port manifoldweber 45DCOEcarburetors. Complete new cooling system components, oversize aluminumradiator,electric fan,cooling tubes from radiator to engine all new hoses, clamps,all new steel braded and high temp /pressure performance oil lines, an fittings. new high output alternator,new battery.Due to increased H.P / Torque. Modified V.W transaxle, with custom engine adapter,balanced lightened flywheel heavy duty porsche clutch assembly,built to off road specifications rated for 190-200 H.PThis combination will deliver reliable.185-195 H.P @ 6500-7000 rpm (pump gas) * Conventional Ignition. Custom gearing /final drive,with 26".5 tire dia. @ 2500 r.p.m 4th gear. *62 mph.@6500 r.p.m 4th gear. *110+mph.(Setup for canyon driving, open country roads. Not drag racing)CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS : (805) 859-9374www.aandbpde.com