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1970 Lotus Europa: Barn Racer

1970 Lotus Europa project

The Lotus Europa may not be the most handsome car, but when it’s sitting on a set of Minilites at the track, all awkwardness is forgotten. This one is going to need some work before that’s happening though. A previous owner flared the fenders and from the looks of it, was preparing things for paint. The mismatched panels and a crusty interior may not get everyone’s blood going, but I believe this barn found racer has potential. The only problem is that the seller seems to have gotten excited about their  new discovery (can’t blame them there!) and priced it a tad high. Find it here on craigslist out of Haddon Heights, New Jersey for $5,900. Also be sure to checkout the photos on the seller’s site. Looks like there were a few other treasures where this one was found. Thanks goes to Clayton H. for the tip!

Comments

  1. Avatar Alan (Michigan)

    In one word: NO.

    Whoever did the flare job should be horsewhipped. As for the seller… Wake up dude, you are dreaming!

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  2. Avatar Jamie Staff

    Ok, what is it with the Herald/Sports6’s/Vitesse’s in the background of these pictures?

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    • Avatar John

      Herald!

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    • Avatar cory

      I’m more interested in that Herald as well. I would love to have a clean little Herald to drive . With a warmed up motor of course

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    • Avatar RickyM

      I think Jamie could spot a Triumph from half a mile away ! (Shocking wheelarches on the Lotus by the way)

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  3. Avatar Dale Leier

    Drop a VW 2.0L Turbo into that Europa and HANG ON!.

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  4. Avatar VIKING

    If it had the lotus twin cam motor it my be worth the price, but a renault, no way..

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  5. Avatar SoCal Car Guy

    Drop one of the zeros from the asking price and I’d be interested.

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  6. Avatar Tom

    A Europa is an ideal candidate for an Ecotec turbo swap or even better, a Ford EcoBoost 4 or even Ecoboost 6. Even a Ford SHO V6 swap would make one of these scream. This car however needs too much work to justify that price.

    Maybe $2000 at most….MAYBE.

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    • Avatar John

      Interesting thoughts….In Europe there is a Zetec 2.0 liter found in some Mondeos, 130 bhp using Suzuki motorcycle carbs, and wherever a Lotus Twink would fit the Zetec seems to too……Many in scrapyards so not an expensive motor…..Hmm

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  7. Avatar fdrasek

    I’ve been looking for one of these for years in project form to restore to factory condition, still haven’t found the “right” one.

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  8. Avatar Rancho Bella

    My only issue with Europa’s is the A pillar inches from left side of the face. The angle in is just a little to much for my big German head.
    And, don’t short change a Renault engine. With the weight just under 1500 lbs the car can be made to go well. And the cornering ability is quite something.

    I would rather a 914……..if you can find one that isn’t rusted to hell…………

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  9. Avatar Barry P

    It looks like the Herald is a convertible, too. Nice easy car to work on.

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