I have some ideas, and I think that the time has come. Help me find a Europa, or maybe even a dead Esprit.
I have some ideas, and I think that the time has come. Help me find a Europa, or maybe even a dead Esprit.
Did Pete Gossett ever sell his? It was a berkeleying STEAL.
Just wait til it is your turn with the free Europa that has been floating around here for years. I'm pretty sure everyone will own it at some point.
There's a decent-ish shape Europa TC for sale out here - well, it was for sale on ebay and missed the reserve twice, so I don't know if it's still for sale.
Mind you, it sounds like you'd want a cheap one and this one isn't...
This in on Chicago's CL: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4347834473.html
You could fly to Ohare and rent a vehicle to tow it home since it comes with a trailer.
Actually now that I think about it, there was a Renault engined Europa for sale not that far from here, too, for a lot less money. That didn't get any bids on the bay either...
I expected the first post to be, "want one?" with pictures of the GRM free aka "loaner" Europa.
turboswede wrote: I expected the first post to be, "want one?" with pictures of the GRM free aka "loaner" Europa.
Yup. I'm pretty sure the words "I've finished the Europa!" have never been uttered...even by Lotus.
I have nothing to add other than I love this place because you can legitimately ask a question like 'Does anyone have a spare Lotus laying around' without being laughed out of the forums. 
I've got a spare TCS, but I'm saving it. I'm not a hoarder, honest, it's just in line after the other Europa and the Seven.
slefain wrote:turboswede wrote: I expected the first post to be, "want one?" with pictures of the GRM free aka "loaner" Europa.Yup. I'm pretty sure the words "I've finished the Europa!" have never been uttered...even by Lotus.
Dr. Hess might get closer than anyone else, but then again one shouldn't hold their breath when talking about finishing a Lotus project car. 
slefain wrote:turboswede wrote: I expected the first post to be, "want one?" with pictures of the GRM free aka "loaner" Europa.Yup. I'm pretty sure the words "I've finished the Europa!" have never been uttered...even by Lotus.
Even Chip Foose couldn't honestly say that on the Europa episode of Overhaulin' 
I wonder if they ever got that one running right.
RossD wrote: This in on Chicago's CL: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4347834473.html You could fly to Ohare and rent a vehicle to tow it home since it comes with a trailer.
They should all come with trailers. How else would you move them around? Pushing?
In reply to T.J.:
I figured most of them were just in enough parts you wouldn't need a car trailer.
slefain wrote:turboswede wrote: I expected the first post to be, "want one?" with pictures of the GRM free aka "loaner" Europa.Yup. I'm pretty sure the words "I've finished the Europa!" have never been uttered...even by Lotus.
RE Amemiya says you're wrong......its probably the most complete and most "reliable" europa in existance, and it even has a rotary.
http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/01/rotary-buzz-re-amemiya-20b-europa/
I still have mine Woody, make me a deal I can't refuse and I'll load it up and bring it to you!
I've actually been making progress on the S2. I'm doing body work now. Worked on it all last weekend. I have one quarter panel about 95% done. Of course, every time you sand off one section of paint you find more stuff to fix.
petegossett wrote: I still have mine Woody, make me a deal I can't refuse and I'll load it up and bring it to you!
Refresh my memory on the details.
There is one running Europa. I see it parked in the garage at the Poughkeepsie train station a few times a month.
Wally wrote: There is one running Europa. I see it parked in the garage at the Poughkeepsie train station a few times a month.
That one sounds way too nice for me.
Woody wrote:petegossett wrote: I still have mine Woody, make me a deal I can't refuse and I'll load it up and bring it to you!Refresh my memory on the details.
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/200x-classifieds/72-lotus-europa-time-to-move-on/67337/page1/
I sent you my number Woody, give me a call & we can discuss the Europa.
Wally wrote: There is one running Europa. I see it parked in the garage at the Poughkeepsie train station a few times a month.
Wally, what color is it?
petegossett wrote: I sent you my number Woody, give me a call & we can discuss the Europa.
You have mail.
Any interest in trading for a low mileage, vintage vehicle that's running, registered and has a clean title? 
Woody wrote:petegossett wrote: I sent you my number Woody, give me a call & we can discuss the Europa.You have mail. Any interest in trading for a low mileage, vintage vehicle that's running, registered and has a clean title?
Probably the only time it can ever be said someone traded a Moped for a Lotus, and the Moped was the better deal.
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