LOTUS EUROPA RESTOMOD FOR SALE

Price: US $29,985.00
Description:

1970 Lotus Europa

LOTUS EUROPA,S2. RESTORED WITH ( ICONIC GOLD LEAF GRAPHICS )UPGRADED RESTOMOD185H.P.DRY SUMP RACE SPECENGINE,WEBER 45DCOE/ TRANSMISSION /DRIVETRAIN/ SUSPENSION /BRAKES* EXPERIANCE THE CHAPMAN GENIUS AT THE LIMITWITH CONFIDENCE.
LOOKING FOR A STOCK EUROPA S2 WITH RENAULT DRIVE TRAIN ? " NO NEED TO GO ANY FURTHER THIS IS NOT FOR YOU "
* CHECK OUT VIDEO LINK BELOW.FORD 2.0 L 185 H.P DRIVE TRAIN CONVERSION 2nd GEAR RUNS *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzy8yK651QA
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Before you consider purchasing a lotus Europa that is a barn find project $1K-$5K or one claimed restored $25K-$45K without true documentation of how long ago actual restoration was performed, and whichspecific items addressed, be aware of all the issues and hidden costs includinglack ofavailability of new parts related to body shell,engine, transmission, these are very unique cars,you could end up spending twice the actual market value of the car.*Be prepared to spendover 350hours of labor / fabrication work, with additional parts and material cost exceeding$32kto duplicate.* We are notbroker, dealers or flippers. Just enthusiast sharing our passion building specialty vehicles.* Will finish interior to specific needs of the buyer, installourproprietary designed electric A/C / Heater system not putting additional load on engine as conventional compressor units taking away 35-45% h.p/torque. Contact us for details.SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE. VIN # 65/2874. (California registration good until March 2024 )
Body / Chassis.Above average condition, on the scale of 1-10 (8+) with all o.e glass / aluminum glass trim/ seals installed, window regulators /window motors serviced andinstalled, all door hingebushings /shaftsreplaced,locks /latch mechanism serviced installed, hood, engine cover,with latch /locks installed, with relocated seating position andreinforced driver / passenger seat framebraces attached to chassis,improveddrivers seating position is enhanced including custom form fitted INDI SEAT, this type of beaded material provides exceptional support and comfort providingadditional leg and head room setup for drivers up to 6' 2"- 200lbs + without distorting the fiberglass floor as original seats where fitted,quick release steering wheel for easy driver access. Dash with full instrumentation, complete electrical system replaced and updated withmodern instrumentation, switches,custom new wiring harness, new gas tank and all related fuel lines. Front Suspension Components.Custom valvingshocks / springs, upgraded larger front calipers / discs, new Tilton race master cylinder, custompedalsincluding Tilton brake pedal fixture for positive brake feel, clutch pedalspacing made wider with Tilton clutch master /slave cylinders for easier confident driving regardless of shoesize, with all new brake / hydraulichard lines and steel braided hoses. Rear Suspension Components.Adjustable track rods with solid rod ends, reinforcedchassis mounted brace. modified mounting points at uprights.Not the original design trackrods attached to transmission case with a small bracket, causing inconsistentrear alignment due to flex at transmission / mount.Trailing(Radius ) arms,modified with adjustable solidbushing assemblymounted with reinforced double shear mounting to chassis, providing customrevised suspension geometry, camber, tow,track / wheel baseadjustabilityoptions for wider wheels / tires for street or track, spax adjustableshocks/ new springs, updated hub / stub axle assembly with disc brakes, convertedto c/v joints with custom axles to match VW transaxle. Engine / Trans / Drive TrainConversion.Replacing the antiquated, under poweredRenault engine and weaktrans axle, not to mention lack of new parts to service. We have designed an alternative complete engine and trans axleassembly.Actually this conversion is 10lbs lighter than Renault package, due to weight saving of lightened Ford engine rotating assembly, instead ofRenaultcast iron intake / exhaust manifol, and all other engine / transmission ancillarycomponents. Utilizing race proven reliable F.C / S2000. Ford2.0 engine producing150-160 H.P. (spec race trim)Upgraded dry sump race engine, with longer rods, larger bore,lightened,balanced rotating assembly, custom individual port manifoldweber 45DCOEcarburetors.Due to increased H.P / Torque. Modified V.W transaxle, with custom engine adapter,balanced lightened flywheel heavy duty porsche clutch assembly,built to off road specifications rated for 190-200 H.PThis combination will deliver reliable.185-195 H.P @ 6500-7000 rpm (pump gas) * Conventional Ignition. Custom gearing /final drive,with 26".5 tire dia. @ 2500 r.p.m 4th gear. *62 mph. @6500 r.p.m 4th gear. *150+mph.CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS : (805) 859-9374www.aandbpde.com
Vehicle Details:
  • Condition: New
  • Make: Lotus
  • Model: Europa
  • Type: Coupe
  • Year: 1970
  • Mileage: 398
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Vehicle Title: Clean
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