This Lotus Europa got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1970 Lotus Europa is a Series 2 example that was acquired new by the seller in Toronto in 1971 and has subsequently remained registered in Canada. The car is finished in red over black vinyl and is powered by a numbers-matching 1,470cc inline four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Features include 13″ JPC alloy wheels, cross-drilled front disc brakes, Lucas PL700 headlamps, a replacement aluminum fuel tank, power windows, and a Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette radio. The car was reportedly repainted in 1989, the windshield sealing rubber was replaced in 2019, and the oil and filter were changed in February 2022. This S2 Europa shows 83k miles and is offered at no reserve with a factory jack, parts and partial service invoices, an owner’s handbook, a repair manual, two sets of keys, and British Columbia registration.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1970 Lotus Europa S2

This Europa is one of approximately 2,750 Type 54 examples produced between 1968 and 1971. The car was factory finished in Carnival Red and was subsequently repainted twice, most recently in 1989. Features include chrome front and rear bumper bars, a left front fender mirror, and Lucas PL700 headlamps. The seller states that the car was hit in the right rear in 1981, and received a replacement rear quarter clip before it was repainted. The windshield was removed and reinstalled in order to replace the rubber seal in 2019. The door seals were also replaced. Sanding marks have reportedly become visible through the paint, scratches are shown across a section of the rear window glass, the locking strip in the trim rubber around the rear window is beginning to deteriorate, cracks are visible in portions of the gelcoat, and several paint chips around the car have been touched up.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1970 Lotus Europa S2

Polished 13″ JPC alloy wheels with painted recesses wear older 155/80 front and 175/70 rear Michelin Rainforce MX4 tires. The car features independent A-arm front suspension with Koni shock absorbers and a Chapman strut rear suspension which is equipped with replacement Spax adjustable shock absorbers and lateral links with Heim joints. Stopping power is provided by cross-drilled front disc and rear drum brakes. The seller notes that the rear drums have been dynamically balanced.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1970 Lotus Europa S2

The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl with patterned inserts accompanied by matching inner door panels. Amenities include power windows, a wood dash panel, a Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette radio, door-mounted speakers, and replacement black floor mats. The seller notes that three cracks are present in the dashboard finish and the contacts of the headlight switch are dirty. A mark is present in the upholstery on the passenger seat and scuffs are visible on the outside of the driver seat bolster. The non-working factory radio is included in the sale.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1970 Lotus Europa S2

A three-spoke steering wheel fronts a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, a 140-mph speedometer, and warning lights. Auxiliary gauges indicating amperage, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level are housed in the center of the dash. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 83k miles, all of which have been added under current ownership.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1970 Lotus Europa S2

The numbers-matching 1,470cc inline-four was sourced from Renault and is equipped with a Solex carburetor. A replacement aluminum fuel tank was installed in June 2017, and service in preparation for the sale included an oil change in February 2022.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1970 Lotus Europa S2

Power is sent through a Renault-sourced four-speed manual transaxle. The seller notes that the transaxle fluid was changed in January 2021. Additional photos of the underside are viewable in the gallery.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1970 Lotus Europa S2

A workshop manual with additions printed from various sources is included in the sale. Repairs and the replacement of  parts have been documented on the appropriate pages throughout the car’s history. An owner’s handbook is also included along with parts and service invoices, a factory jack, and two sets of keys.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $21,750 by mmaitai
Auction Ended March 30, 2022 at 1:12PM PT
Bids 17
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Noslew
Location: Victoria, Canada
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 54/2885
  • 83k Miles Shown
  • 1,470cc Inline Four
  • Four-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Red Paint
  • Black Vinyl Upholstery
  • Polished 13" Alloy Wheels
  • Cross-Drilled Front Disc Brakes
  • Spax Adjustable Rear Shock Absorbers
  • Driver-Side Fender Mirror
  • Power Windows
  • Blaupunkt AM/FM Radio
  • Factory Jack Included
  • Owner's Handbook
  • Repair Manual & Invoices
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #69273