THE AUTUMN CLASSIC CAR SALE 30th September 2023

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 107 LOT 800 Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000 1972 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN CAM (TYPE 74) With our vendor for nearly 20 years and carefully maintained and looked after during that period. A delightful example. • With its minimalist steel backbone chassis, low drag fibreglass body and Colin Chapman’s design philosophy of “Simplify, then add lightness,” the new Europa seemed to have plenty of potential • However, it wasn’t until 1971 when the Renault engine was replaced by the 105bhp, 1,558cc Lotus-Ford ‘Twink’, that the design was fully appreciated • This eye-catching example is finished in Lotus Yellow with an oatmeal vinyl interior and sits on a set of period-correct Dunlop alloys • Owned by our vendor since 2004 and six previous keepers since it was first registered in November 1972 • Supplied with a huge history file, which includes details of an engine overhaul in the early nineties and a documented major overhaul of the car by Club Lotus in April/May 2002 • Many old MOT Certificates and tax discs form part of the history and there are numerous invoices for parts and work completed including some from Paul Matty • The current MOT is valid until 19/03/2024 and was issued with no advisories Lot Details Reg: YTA 293L Chassis no.: 72081768P Mileage: 98,900 MOT expiry: 19/03/2024 Consignor: Simon Langsdale Telephone No: 07496 556325 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 95/135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 800 Bid On Lot 800