1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special

⭕ THE SALE

1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special is for sale on our website, Trade Classics. The price listed here is our guide price. Please view Trade Classics to read more about the car with more photos of the car that will show you the full condition, with the option to directly ask the seller any questions you may have.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

The Lotus Europa; arguably as near as you can get to a Formula Race car for the road in the 60s/70s.

Affordable mid-engined road cars were something of a novelty when the Europa broke ground in 1966. Using a proven configuration for Grand Prix cars, the engine configuration was only used on high-priced performance cars. However, Colin Chapman devised the rakish two-seater, intending to offer a genuine race-bred sports car, with exceptional handling balance and exquisite road-holding at a reasonable cost. The backbone chassis and fibreglass body are pure motorsports, with a clever suspension set-up that offers a near Formula Race car experience, with a balance of comfort and style.

The ultimate version of the Europa, the Twin Cam Special was released in 1971, notable for the use of the iconic Lotus-Ford Big-Valve engine. The Special was mated up to the 5-speed gearbox, which was just as quick to 60 mph as an E-type but a lot more fun around the lanes. The interior was more lavish than the original Europa with improved instrumentation and comfortable racing-style seats. Noted as one of the best-handling cars to ever come out of the Chapman era, the groundbreaking Europa set a high benchmark for the mid-engine sports car.

This 1973 Twin Cam Special has recently been restored to a high standard, with documented full restoration photos and invoices for £11,000 worth of parts. It has a handful of useful upgrades which do not detract from the essence of the unique driving experience. Finished in black with the iconic JPS livery, it is MOT, UK road tax and also ULEZ exempt and comes with two keys.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

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