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Lotus Europa
EUROPA_S1 - Europa Series 1
1972 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN-CAM
1972
77,800 miles
Manual
Petrol
£17,500 – £20,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 28 Oct at 10:00
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
34 days until auction
Estimate
£17,500 - £20,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- This lot is a 1972 Lotus Europa Twin-Cam.
- The odometer records 77,800 miles.
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About the Europa
The Lotus Europa (1966-1975) was Lotus's first mid-engine road car. Designed for the European market (hence the name), the backbone chassis and aerodynamic body delivered superb handling. Renault or Lotus Twin Cam engines. Around 9,200 built. The template for mid-engine Lotus cars to follow.
Known Issues to Watch For
Chassis: Steel backbone - rust critical. Mid-engine layout means chassis rot can be hidden. Engine: Renault - reliable but underpowered. Suspension: Check all bushes. Body: Fibreglass - check stress cracks around suspension mounts. Very low seating position - check floor. Visibility: Notoriously poor rearward due to buttresses.
Desirable Options
Twin Cam engine conversion, good chassis, documented history
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower78 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1972
Mileage77,800 miles
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationDUR168K
MOTValid
Production Info
Production Years1966 - 1968
GenerationEUROPA_S1
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
34 days until auction
Estimate
£17,500 - £20,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
197277,800 milesManual