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Title: Europas for sale in Canada
Post by: jbcollier on Sunday,December 09, 2018, 02:52:44 PM
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/calgary/lotus-europa/1402249194?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Calgary, early 54, price seems rich, seat upholstery is… original?!



https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/city-of-halifax/1969-lotus/1400808909?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Halifax, sweet-mother-of-pearl another 54
Title: Re: Europas for sale in Canada
Post by: jbcollier on Sunday,December 09, 2018, 03:12:04 PM
PS: None of the above have anything to do with me.
Title: Re: Europas for sale in Canada
Post by: BDA on Sunday,December 09, 2018, 03:40:03 PM
I knew that when I saw the seats in the first car.
Title: Re: Europas for sale in Canada
Post by: gideon on Sunday,December 09, 2018, 03:45:49 PM
The pictures in both ads are of the same car.  It has the same marks around the end of the front bumper on the left side.
Title: Re: Europas for sale in Canada
Post by: tonylotus47 on Sunday,December 09, 2018, 06:39:50 PM
I noticed the same exact things in addition to the tag or marking under the door push button.  On or both could be a scam.
 
Title: Re: Europas for sale in Canada
Post by: jbcollier on Sunday,December 09, 2018, 07:38:58 PM
Duh, didn't even notice when I found them on kijiji this afternoon.  No idea what's up.
Title: Re: Europas for sale in Canada
Post by: 4129R on Sunday,December 09, 2018, 11:52:40 PM
Calgary, early 54, price seems rich, seat upholstery is… original?!

I didn't think they had "bubble-wrap" in 1969.

If they had, I am sure it would have fitted the A.C.B.C. criteria of "cheap, simple, and light".
Title: Re: Europas for sale in Canada
Post by: Jim2 on Thursday,January 31, 2019, 07:04:31 PM
Folks, I'm the person selling the above noted 69 Europa.

Long story short, I bought it in the fall (2018) and shortly afterwards a particular 914 which I've had my eyes on since the late 2000s came up for sale.  I'm planning to carry forward with the 914.

The seller who I bought the Europa from mentioned an inquiry he received from the east coast, hence the reason for my ad in Halifax.  I did make contact with the person but did not strike a deal. 

The Europa sat stagnant in Bragg Creek Alberta since 1987 when purportedly the water pump failed. The person I bought it from, purchased it from the long time owner in Bragg Creek, sometime earlier this year.

Yes, the factory seats are missing (and belts) and whats in the car are some home brew seat frames with thick padded cushions. 

To anyone local who is potentially interested the Europa remains active on the Alberta vehicle database. 

Can't keep 'em all! I sure would like to though.