1973 Lotus Europa Special looking for a reliable repair shop

[anonymous-user]

Hello all.

I own a 1973 Lotus Europa Special, in JPS livery, with the Lotus-Ford twin cam big valve engine, two twin choke Dellorto 440s, and the Renault five speed gearbox. The car is (or was) in pristine unrestored condition, having been looked after with fanatical care almost from new by one dedicated owner, who sold the car to me early this year.

I made the very foolish mistake of entrusting the car to some people who deal mainly with old MGs and, being used only to working on tacky mass market cars which were dire when new and are dire as classics, they have bodged this rare and valuable Lotus quite badly. I shall not tell the full tale of woe, but now I need to find a reliable specialist in classic Lotus cars within reasonable range of London. I have Googled, and seen all the usual hits, but would welcome recommendations or warnings to avoid based on personal experience, by PM if preferred. Many thanks for any help which you can offer.

Edited by Breadvan73 on Tuesday 28th September 17:15

[Stephanie Plum]

Morland & Jones in Hammersmith. Job done

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for that.

[Sumshi]

Specialised Paintwork Reading - Karl

[72twink]

How have they bodged it? PM me

Tony

[Baron Von Alders]

Tried Barry Ely?

http://www.barryelysportscars.co.uk/main.htm

[S2/S3]

Most knowledgeable Europa chap I know is Richard Winter at Banks Service Station. I always used to go to him for advice

http://www.banks-europa.co.uk/welcome.htm

[beano700]

Not barry ely

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for all replies.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for all replies. As I said above, I shan't tell the full tale, but the problem is not a paintshop problem, and I'm looking for somewhere in London or the South East, easily accessible from London.

[keith2874]

I would give miles at fiberglass services in arundel a call. He knows his onions and he will leave you in no doubt as to whether he is able or keen to help you out!

good luck

K

[tertius]

Stephanie Plum said:

Morland & Jones in Hammersmith. Job done

Seconded. They look after my ordinary S2 superbly, but they always have some absolutely lovely classics in. Last time I was there, they had an Elan +2 with an engine bay you could eat your dinner off. It was unbelievable.

Great guys as well.

[Bazza 2174]

Gerald Turner at GTS Performance in Newmarket.

He doesn't advertise, doesn't need to, he's that good..

[Peter Punter]

Banks get my vote - When I had my Elan +2 repaired and resprayed it was beyond my expectation.

[anonymous-user]

I am happy to report that the car has now been sympathetically repaired and is once again running as it should. I am probably going to have to sell it, because of real world financial pressures, which is a pity as it looks and goes so well, but hey ho.