1969 Lotus Europa for sale $15,995
| 1969 Lotus Europa $15,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $15,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lake Bluff, IL |
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The Europa S2, or Type 54, was introduced in April 1968. It used the same Renault engine as the Type 46, but offered a number of refinements, including electric windows, fully adjustable seats, a new interior, and a polished wooden fascia for the dashboard. Per request of the automotive insurance industry, Lotus switched to bolt fasteners instead of resin bonding to attach body to frame. A small number of Type 54s were modified to be federalized, that is, made suitable for export to the United States. The Federal Type 54 was slightly modified. They were actually recalled because of the headlamps being too low. The Federal 54 had the low fenders of the European 54, but larger engine of the type 65. There was quite a bit done by a former owner including Weber carb conversion, heat wrapped header, and modern alternator conversion. There is a Lotus Certificate build record showing the cars has matching numbers including the paint color yellow. This car is very strong mechanically, motor and transmission. The shift linkage is as good as it gets for the vintage Europa. The steering and suspension is very tight. You may have noticed on my website that I actually vintage race this same type 54 and have been for 19 years. After driving this yellow car I feel as if I could put numbers on the door and take it on the track. The interior is also in super condition. The only short coming is the paint which has checking in various spots. It is a ten footer in that respect. These early Europas are a blast to drive and have been appreciating smartly as Lotus cars are an icon in the world of sports cars. Northshore Sportscars is an Authorized Morgan Dealer offering new models to all of the US. We also offer a handpicked selection of classic British and European Sports cars for sale including Alfa Romeo, Austin Healey, Jaguar, MG, Mercedes, Morgan, Lotus, Triumph, and Porsche for all budgets. Our restoration shop provides complete service and parts for all of the cars we sell. View these quality vehicles at our indoor showroom located in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Same location for over 21 years! Please contact us at 8472470447 and we would be happy to assist you. www.northshoresportscars.com On FACEBOOK |