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RobT

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I posted a couple of weeks ago asking opinions on Lotus Europa's. The consensus seemed to be "make sure you drive one first!" Well I did, and I loved it! Agreed, not the most comfortable car to drive, or to get into or out of, but what a blast to drive.

The example I drove was located about an hour from me, and was for sale. Well I couldn't help myself, and now I am the proud owner of a red '74 Lotus Europa.

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It has the "big valve" twin cam lotus/ford engine, and is remarkably original, with only 15,000 miles on it. The carpets and vinyl are all original. No rust, and running very strong. It was resprayed about 2 years ago. Not a perfect car, but a great unmolested example.

So I have no plans to sell the TR250, but as a buddy of mine used to say - you're never too old to have a happy childhood.

Rob.
 
CONGRATULATIONS, ROB!!!

Looks just fine from here! A bit of a caution now will be to keep an eye on the water pump. They tend to lose their seals at around 20K and that car is old as well. If the PO had it changed, disregard /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

EDIT: And that ~IS~ the right Europa to have. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
 
...he's TRULY crossed over to th' Dark Side now...


BWUHAAHAHAAHAAAAA.... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif


...most impressive, young Jedi....
 
Yup. I'm pickled tink!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
 
So're bofa mine.
 
Everyone knows - red cars go faster!

Thanks guys for the comments. I'm loving the car so far (although its not registered yet). Wish me luck!

Rob.
 
Ya got yerself RED pantyhose!

SEXY! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif
 
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