Lot details
Registration: TFK939M
Chassis: 73122335P
Odometer: 75,108
Transmission: Manual
MOT: June 2025 (No advisories)
- Ford Lotus Twincam engine with big valve head and 5-speed gearbox
- Stainless steel exhaust
- Rear brakes refurbished
- Full engine rebuild at 72,675 miles at the cost of £6,184
- Finished in JPS colours
- Resprayed in 2018
- History file dating back to the early 80s
- Only 66 currently licenced on UK roads with a further 36 SORN
Affordable mid-engined road cars were something of a novelty when the Europa broke ground in 1966. Using a proven configuration for Grand Prix cars, the engine configuration was only used on high-priced performance cars. However, Colin Chapman devised the rakish two-seater, intending to offer a genuine race-bred sports car, with exceptional handling balance and exquisite road-holding at a reasonable cost. The backbone chassis and fibreglass body are pure motorsports, with a clever suspension set-up that offers a near Formula race car experience, with a balance of comfort and style.
The ultimate version of the Europa, the Twin Cam Special was released in 1971, notable for the use of the iconic Lotus-Ford Big-Valve engine. The Special was mated up to the 5-speed gearbox, which was just as quick to 60 mph as an E-type but a lot more fun around the lanes. The interior was more lavish than the original Europa with improved instrumentation and comfortable racing-style seats. Noted as one of the best-handling cars to ever come out of the Chapman era, the groundbreaking Europa set a high benchmark for the mid-engine sports car.
Our car is a 1974 example, presented in classic JPS colour - Black with Gold fine lines and a contrasting cream interior. A highly desirable Twin Cam special with the legendary Ford Lotus Twin Cam engine with the big valve head mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This example benefits from an engine rebuild at 72,675 miles to the sum of £6,184 and a repaint in 2018. The Europa is accompanied by V5c registration documents, and a collection of previous invoices and MOT certificates. Now tax and MOT exempt, and ready to show for the coming season.
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