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Lotus Other (1972)
for sale

Price: US $15,000.00

Description:

Chassis#2266R, 1972 Europa Twin Cam, 4 speed. This is a survivor I purchased several years ago from a collection, I have thoroughly enjoyed going through the mechanical stuff and bringing this car back to the road. The list of what has been done is huge (see below.) Mechanically this car is excellent. I recently drove it down from Oregon to California, over 600 miles.
The paint and dash remain to be completed if you want a restore to perfection. Finish is Lotus pistachio and a previous owner did a poor touch up. There are chips, plenty of fiberglass checking, and several minor fiberglass repairs. There is a small crack in the windshield (by the mirror) that could not be repaired. OK for now but eventually it will need to be replaced.
The joy for me was in the mechanical restore process and weekend drives. Complete list of what has been done:
1. Front wheel bearings
2. Rear wheel bearings
3. Rear suspension bushings
4. Wheel alignment
5. Front caliper rebuild with stainless pistons
6. Brake system fluid all fresh
7. Radiator R&R
a. Rod out and repair minor leaks
b. Rebuilt with tight air control box (better sealing)
c. Assembled with modern high-flow electric fan (better and quieter)
d. Fan temp switch working but also over-ride switch on dash
e. Waterless coolant (will not boil over!)
f. Under hood finished in grey speckle (trunk finish material)
8.Engine R&R
a. New head gasket to reduce oil leaks
b. All new seals (front & rear main, cam)
c. Timing cover, front case, and valve cover gaskets
d. New water pump belt and hoses
e. New thermostat
f. Alternator rebuilt
g. New alternator belt
h. Carburetors rebuilt
i. Zenith Stomberg carbs tuned and synchronized
j. Pertronics Electronic distributor
k. New plug wires and IRIDIUM spark plugs
l. MSD 6 ignition control
m. MSD tachometer interface module
n. Stainless muffler and tip
o. Headers
p. Titanium fiber exhaust wrap
q. Truck finished in grey speckle
9. Transmission R&R
a. All new seals and O-rings
b. All new bearings
c. Several gear sets replaced
d. All 4 axle u-joints and inside yokes replaced
e. Shift shaft connectors replaced or rebuilt
f. New clutch assembly
g. Spare gearbox (for parts) included
10. Wheel wells and underbody have been coated with sealer/sound control
11. Both door hinges replaced
12. Doors rebuilt with high-end heat and sound deadening (Dynamat)
13. Window regulators cleaned and adjusted
14. New window seals
15. New door seals
16. Door panels rebuilt with more secure panel fasteners
17. New floor mats
18. Instrument backlight bulbs are all long-life LED and ALL GAUGES WORK!
19. Classic leather wheel wrap
20. Reinforced shift boot
21. Headliner has been refinished
22. Sun shades have been redone (much better than original)
23. Modern day/night rear view mirrir installed (much better than original)
24. Fully retracting antenna (radio works)
25. Modern Sylvania headlights
26. Factory alloys refinished in gunmetal gray
27. Spare tire, wrench, and jack
28. New uninstalled windshield trim is included (cost about $500)
29. Euro style blind spot mirrors
Nothing needs to be done at this time to drive and enjoy the car for this summer!
Car is currently located in South San Jose, CA. Available for show evenings and weekends. Current Oregon registration and plates.
Seller delivery in SF Bay area. Buyer arranges pickup and delivery for other locations.

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