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Title: '72 S2 Europa on BaT
Post by: BDA on Thursday,January 28, 2021, 09:04:26 AM

There have been a fairly steady stream of Europas and Elans on BaT recently. I believe this one is called a '72 because it was first titled in that year. It looks pretty nice and seems to run well. It has a few upgrades like chin spoiler, Brand Lotus wheels, adjustable rear lower links, and after market steering wheel but otherwise generally stock.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-lotus-europa-2/

Title: Re: '72 S2 Europa on BaT
Post by: jbcollier on Thursday,January 28, 2021, 10:55:47 AM

Has 1470 engine from an R16, so low compression, less lift, smaller valves.  Just a heads up.

Title: Re: '72 S2 Europa on BaT
Post by: literarymadness on Thursday,January 28, 2021, 06:02:12 PM

BDA is correct; the VIN would indicate it was built March of 1971.

Title: Re: '72 S2 Europa on BaT
Post by: jbcollier on Thursday,January 28, 2021, 06:14:23 PM

Now corrected to a 1565 from a Federal R16 which should be good.

Title: Re: '72 S2 Europa on BaT
Post by: literarymadness on Wednesday,February 03, 2021, 09:34:35 AM

Looks like it might bring decent money for an S2.

Title: Re: '72 S2 Europa on BaT
Post by: literarymadness on Thursday,February 04, 2021, 11:52:40 AM

Sold for $15,500.  Seemed like a fair price.

Title: Re: '72 S2 Europa on BaT
Post by: BDA on Thursday,February 04, 2021, 12:04:15 PM

I thought/hoped it would bring a bit more. It seemed like a pretty nice example.

Title: Re: '72 S2 Europa on BaT
Post by: Richard48Y on Thursday,February 04, 2021, 05:34:17 PM

I wonder what it would have gone for if equipped with a TS head. Webers, etc.?