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Title: S1b on BAT
Post by: jbcollier on Wednesday,November 14, 2018, 07:05:01 AM
S1b up on BAT.  No affiliation.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-lotus-europa-6/
Title: Re: S1b on BAT
Post by: lotusfanatic on Wednesday,November 14, 2018, 08:00:57 AM
Hello JB!

it looks very nice but I’m sure the chassis were ‘bonded-in’ on all S1 variants?
(the advert says it’s removable?)

Mark
Title: Re: S1b on BAT
Post by: RoddyMac on Wednesday,November 14, 2018, 08:07:35 AM
I think John was trying to post this link:
 
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-lotus-europa/ (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-lotus-europa/)

Title: Re: S1b on BAT
Post by: lotusfanatic on Wednesday,November 14, 2018, 08:12:47 AM
I had taken a guess that JB meant the yellow S1B and not the Orange S2?
Title: Re: S1b on BAT
Post by: 1970EuropaGuy on Wednesday,November 14, 2018, 10:53:37 AM
I had taken a guess that JB meant the yellow S1B and not the Orange S2?
I'll take both!
Title: Re: S1b on BAT
Post by: jbcollier on Wednesday,November 14, 2018, 10:57:30 AM
Yup, I hate it at medicals as the doctor calls everyone in to see that a light shone in one ear shines on the wall beside the other ear!

Yes, the S1b.  I won't fix my link.  No use hiding.

S1 chassis aren't actually "bonded" in they are sandwiched between the upper and lower molded pieces which are bonded together.  There are then rivets top and bottom of the "T" section, all along the bottom, three along each side where the "Y" starts and then bolted at the ends of the "Y" arms.  The rear loop is the only bonded part of the chassis and it's to the under-tray to keep it from flapping.
Title: Re: S1b on BAT
Post by: lotusfanatic on Wednesday,November 14, 2018, 11:06:54 AM
no need to hide anything, it’s another nice S1!
Title: Re: S1b on BAT
Post by: Bodzer on Wednesday,November 14, 2018, 01:34:16 PM
Oh no! I only just managed to resist the White S2 in Washington state. Beautiful car. Thanks for the link JB.
Title: Re: S1b on BAT
Post by: jbcollier on Sunday,November 25, 2018, 09:31:10 AM
Sold for $15.5k.  That’s a great deal... if the chassis is sound.