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) |
jim912928 |
Jun 10 2005, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
72 will have the Ford Cosworth Twin Cam engine...i believe they stopped the Renault engines in 71. Also, 72 was the first year for a body change (rear sails were lowered several inches compared to previous years...much better to see out of rearward.
The europa shared alot of parts with the triumph spitfires/gt6's (things like side lights, hubs etc....used to have a 71 europa and a 72 gt6). They are REAL small. This car will make you feel like your 914 is a caddy. You wear this car. The engine is really easy to work on as there is alot of room...body also bolts right off in its entirety. The engines are not powerhouses, but you are used to that with a 914. Handles just like a gokart! Last comment...don't get hit in one! The europa's were made as a racing car and Lotus produced it for the street just to meet racing requirements. You'll love filling up gas from each side of the car! |