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Lotus Europa
EUROPA_S1 - Europa Series 1
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam 'John Player Special'
1973
7,000 miles
Manual
Petrol
Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
£30,000 – £35,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 17 Jun at 10:00
Listing Source
H&H Classics
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Starts at 10:00
35 days until auction
Estimate
£30,000 - £35,000
Location
United Kingdom
About the Europa Twin Cam
The Europa Twin Cam (1971-1975) fitted the Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine with 105hp. Significantly improved performance over Renault-engined cars. The enthusiast choice for classic Europas.
Known Issues to Watch For
Twin Cam engine as Elan - head gaskets, timing chain, regular maintenance. Same backbone chassis rust issues. Better performance than Renault cars but higher maintenance. Budget £4-6k annually.
Desirable Options
Big Valve upgrade, good chassis, matching numbers, documented history
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower105 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1973
Mileage7,000 miles
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationOCT 750M
Production Info
Production Years1971 - 1975
GenerationEUROPA_S1
Listing Source
H&H Classics
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Starts at 10:00
35 days until auction
Estimate
£30,000 - £35,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
19737,000 milesManual