OT: Lotus Europa, Someone gimme the skinny!!! |
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OT: Lotus Europa, Someone gimme the skinny!!! |
ninefourteener |
Jun 10 2005, 04:23 PM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
So I just got back from my vacation to Florida....... Had a blast (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
On the way home, while stopping at one of those road-side "jams, jellies, and pecans" places.... I found a classic car dealership and peeked through the window. ........ where I found a car I've seen a thousand pictures of...... but never actually seen one in person...... a 1972 Lotus Europa. Same appeal as the 914.... tiny, nimble, rear engine, 2-seater, etc. Oh yea.... and it looks wild.. like nothing else out there....... much like the way I fell in love with 914s. Plus.... the cost is low.... gotta love that. So...... whats up with these cars? Are they fast? Handle well? reliable? piece of crap? expensive to buy parts? easy to modify? etc. I'd like to hear from anyone thats ever owned or driven one..... and their thoughts. Thanks!!! Matt here's a pic... for those that have no idea what one looks like (not the one I saw) Attached image(s) |
jimtab |
Jun 10 2005, 05:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
I almost bought a '74 Players special model when I was shopping for a car in
74, the cars are lower, at least as nimble, but the build quality is typical for British iron, Prince of Darkness electrics, crappy brakes, won't hold oil over the long haul and they seem to come from the factory with knocks, squeeks and rattles built in...I was once told that it's because...."the British gentleman likes to tinker with his auto"...what a load of BS.. And. By the way, I have the right to bash British cars, I owned over 11 of them before I got fed up, great to drive when they're running, and have a certain "cachet" but I wouldn't trade my 914 for a perfect Europa...ever. Ther is a reason that there isn't a car industry in the UK anymore. But an earily Elite, ok, then I'd give it up...... Just my .02. |