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1973 Lotus Europa Base 1.6l on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:43650
Location:

Itasca, Illinois, United States

Itasca, Illinois, United States
Advertising:

This is a very original Lotus Europa in excellent overall condition. This car is a manual 4 speed car.  Reserve is set low for the car to sell!!!!!  This is originally a Texas car see photo of window stickers. The car then spent about 8 years in a garage here locally in Palatine when I purchased the vehicle. Current mileage on the odometer is 43,650 which would appear to accurate as the speedometer is fully functional. This vehicle is not a #1 show car but a very nice driver. It is between a strong 3 or a low 2. Priced accordingly. #2 value according to Hagerty Valuation Guide is $21,600 and #3 value of $15,300

The car runs and drives very well. Interior is very good combination of leather and suede seats in good condition. 1 small crack on passenger side corner of dash. Paint is very good overall. There is 1 significant spider crack about 2 inches in length from end to end - see pictures. Driver's side power window does not work along with a couple of gauges

Included in the sale is the Lotus Europa workshop manual which has an approximate retail value of $300 to $400 if you were to purchase separately

 Recent service on the vehicle includes:

New fuel pump
New coil
Carbs rebuilt
New battery
Amp Meter
Radiator Fan
Linkage adjusted
Coolant Flushed
Oil/Filter/Lube
And More

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a note through E-bay or call at 630-479-2649


No solicitors welcome. I do not need help selling the car.

 

$500 deposit to be made within 48 hours of acceptance of offer and remaining balance via a cashier's check within 7 days of the close of the auction required.

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