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1973 Lotus Europa

1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
1973  Lotus Europa
Make: Lotus
Model: Europa
Year: 1973
Mileage: 26753
VIN: 3406R
Vehicle Title: Clean
Item location: Fontana, California, United States

1973 Lotus Europa Additional Info:

1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve - Believed to be a John Player Special "JPS"

**Please note, this vehicle is sold on a bill of sale only and is not available for sale in California. This vehicle does not include a title.

This 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve is equipped with its original 4-speed Type 352 manual gearbox and Stromberg carburetors. This is believe to be an original John Player Special - "JPS" as is falls within the VIN number range for other JPS badged cars produced in the same VIN Range. The year, color code (L15 gloss black) and 4-speed gearbox point to a likely JPS example.

  • 3289R Europa Twin Cam Special JPS - plaque indicating car #141
  • 73053463R Europa JPS chassis in RM Sotheby’s Elkhart collection
  • 74/3801R (#191) JPS example with plaque indicating car #191
  • 3484R Europa Twin Cam Special - plaque indicating car #157

The Europa remains a very complete project with its drivetrain intact and all major components present. It represents a rare opportunity to acquire an California blue-plate car. The VIN data plate lists exterior color code L15 (Gloss Black), making this a factory black car when new. Overall, this Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve stands as an excellent candidate for a full, frame-off restoration. It offers the right enthusiast a solid platform to return a classic Lotus to the road.

**Please note, this vehicle is sold on a bill of sale only and is not available for sale in California. This vehicle does not include a title.