Electric window motor for Europa Special

[anonymous-user]

Hello, I am trying to track down an electric window motor for a 1972/3 Europa Special. The existing part may be repairable, but I have to plan for it not being so. I have tried asking all of the usual specialists, but no joy so far.

[Sam_68]

What does it look like (any chance of a photo?)

If it's the same as an Elan, then its a Ford wiper motor (from an Anglia, if my memory serves me correctly, though the MK1. Escort is similar enough to be able to adapt it without trouble).

ETA... no, sorry - ignore me. I've just looked up the parts list online and it appears to be completely different.

The parts cross-refference is saying mid 60-70 GM, so maybe you need to be looking at old Vauxhail/Opel models? Golden Gate Lotus Club says 'Delco - try Olds(mobile?)'

I assume you've tried asking the usual suspects if they know what other cars it was shared with?

Edited by Sam_68 on Thursday 3rd March 12:32

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for the GM idea. The motor is indeed different from the one used in an Elan - which is annoying but typically Lotusish. No doubt C Chapman bought whatever he could get off the back of a passing lorry. Still, the Marina interior door handles are classy.

I shall take a pic of the motor tomorrow when I am taking it to a local electric motor repair shop.

Edited by Breadvan73 on Thursday 3rd March 14:11

[anonymous-user]

Richard Banks Europa has come up trumps. No more flies in teeth.