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Title: Rotary Powered '73 Europa on BAT
Post by: FourLoti on Thursday,September 12, 2024, 06:53:16 AM
No affiliation: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-lotus-europa-twin-cam-special-12/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2648441

Crazy amount of electrical/electronic work, among other things!
Title: Re: Rotary Powered '73 Europa on BAT
Post by: SwiftDB4 on Thursday,September 12, 2024, 08:11:40 AM
Looks like a lot of engineering to do the rotary swap, but the 17" wheels just don't look right on a Europa. Makes the car look jacked up.
Title: Re: Rotary Powered '73 Europa on BAT
Post by: BDA on Thursday,September 12, 2024, 08:45:20 AM
I would not have used a rotary, nor would I have done those flares (I've seen other flares that I thought looked good). I also would have probably kept or updated the wood dash. That' sort of reaction is to be expected when you introduce some types of mods and the seller introduce a LOT of mods. I think his mods are way past the point that it's not a Europa anymore for most Europa enthusiasts. But I have to say that a lot of thought and work went into that car and (as I posted on BaT) I think the seller and and car deserve a lot of respect and I hope they get it.
Title: Re: Rotary Powered '73 Europa on BAT
Post by: Vegantune on Thursday,September 12, 2024, 10:09:52 AM
Ton of work, but for me, way more "mod" than "resto". Big wheels look way out of proportion, and not a rotary fan myself.

I think a chunk of the car's character sadly got lost in translation.
Title: Re: Rotary Powered '73 Europa on BAT
Post by: Dreamer on Friday,September 20, 2024, 07:50:54 AM
Car did not meet reserve but now has been sold for $15000 usd.
Title: Re: Rotary Powered '73 Europa on BAT
Post by: 4129R on Friday,September 20, 2024, 08:06:56 AM
What a lot of work.

I cannot help but ask .......... why?