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Title: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pangle on Monday,October 22, 2018, 04:50:10 AM

Hey everyone... I joined this weekend hoping someone could help me with my 74 Barn Find 4001R.  Seller seems to believe its serial number 1?  Im not sure what the 4 represents.  It looks like only 622 units were built in 74?  Any help would be appreciated. I have posted pics and more info on the member rides section.  THANKS!

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Gmg31 on Monday,October 22, 2018, 04:57:29 AM

contact Andy Graham he will be able to tell you.

 
Andy Graham
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Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: surfguitar58 on Monday,October 22, 2018, 05:13:26 AM

Hi Pangle,  :Welcome:

4001R isn't "serial number 1" but is a late model Type 74 Lotus Europa Special.  Check the registry here: http://lotus-europa.com/regspcl.html Serial numbers 3998R and 4002R show up but not 4001R. The full number 73084001R means it was built in 1973, in August (08) and "R" means US Federal specs (emmissions controls, etc.).

This is a very knowledgeable and helpful forum if you decide to go through with your purchase. We also love lots of pictures and would love to see images of your barn find!

Tom (aka Surfguitar58)

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: dakazman on Monday,October 22, 2018, 05:42:28 AM

Pangle  :Welcome:
 We love pictures and congratulations on finding another Europa and bringing your story here.
 
Dakazman
Dave Kaczmarek

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pangle on Monday,October 22, 2018, 07:59:50 AM

Hey thanks for all the responses! I JUST now got it out of the Barn completely.  I am going to trailer out of there today.  Ill keep everyone posted. 

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pangle on Monday,October 22, 2018, 08:08:48 AM

Looks like I will be representing both the 94 968 and the 74 Lotus for her to sell.  I have already bought and restored the 92 968 a few months ago..  Most likely all will be on BAT soon, unless someone wants to make an offer or come check out either...

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pangle on Monday,October 22, 2018, 12:42:07 PM

Here are some pics from today once I got her out of the barn and on to the trailer.   few more  from a quick clean up.  Looks like its all there with exception of some light lenses.  Does not appear to be any rust issues and the body seems to be in tact also. 

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: surfguitar58 on Monday,October 22, 2018, 01:25:37 PM

Somewhere in the barn you should find a black fiberglass tub about 3 ft x 2 ft x 1 ft deep. That is the trunk (boot) box. If you find that and the ashtray you will double the value of the car! (Okay, maybe not double, but they are getting scarce.) Also, the little grey plastic Lotus logo disks that go in the center of the Cosmo wheels. Keep an eye out for them too.
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Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pangle on Monday,October 22, 2018, 01:33:03 PM

I have the trunk and the tool kit!  I think I have most of the center caps for the wheels!

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pfreen on Monday,October 22, 2018, 02:05:05 PM

I thought the tool kit was in a fiberglass bag.  I threw it away 25 years ago as being totally useless.  Damn!

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pangle on Tuesday,October 23, 2018, 10:30:10 AM

OK everyone,  the car is going to be for sale.  I have no idea on the value but if anyone wants to come take a look I am located in northern VA and will happily show the car.  Please feel free to call also.

Steve 703-470-8400
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Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pangle on Tuesday,October 23, 2018, 01:32:10 PM

Well... In crazy news.  I put the car on CL for 7k and a guy from cali has committed to buy it and ship it west.  Literally less than an hour.  Thanks for all the help everyone!

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: BDA on Tuesday,October 23, 2018, 03:41:12 PM

That is crazy! Congratulations to you and the seller! I'm glad there was a good outcome!

Title: Re: 1974 Europa Twin Cam 4001R. Barn Find! Help
Post by: Pangle on Wednesday,October 24, 2018, 05:54:12 AM

Thanks! me too! She is happy and Im happy its going to be restored!