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£24,000

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1971 Lotus Europa Twin Cam

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 78,000 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1558cc
  • 1971
  • KDA848K
  • Red
  • Private seller
  • GB
    South Cameron, United Kingdom

Description

Europa Twin Cam 1971. 78, 000 miles. Drives beautifully, well sorted. V5C in vendor’s name and 2012 Lotus certificate of provenance confirming VIN and engine number. All work since July 2019 documented in bills from Lotus specialists Rapid Mechanical Services of Romford. Including recon’ gearbox and starter; refurbished original radiator with modern fan, new thermo’ switch and coolant pipes and new aluminium expansion bottle. New head and sump gaskets, and rear main oil seal. New water pump. Electronic ignition and battery isolator switch installed. New coil, uprated alternator, new HT leads. New adjustable dampers and coil over springs. New dash capping. Original Dellortos fully reconditioned, so nice idling speed, smooth in town and crisp response on the open road. Cylinder head cam followers replaced and re-conditioned by specialist engineer. Newish battery and air horns. Uprated headlights (originals available). Historic MoT to back up mileage. Resprayed in original Carnival Red by one of four previous owners sometime in the 00s, with photos of work. A drivers' classic with startling performance and precise handling. Nil road tax, ULEZ. No current MoT as not required, but can supply one. £24, 000 ono.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

Yes

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

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South Cameron, London, United Kingdom
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