@BDA A lot of important information that is sorely needed I did not realize was sitting under the last photo. Thanks for copying that, as it answers a lot of question I had about what they are selling. If I'd seen that, I would have not tried to guess the back story from pictures. Not sure how I missed that this morning when I thought I scrolled to the bottom, but there it is, and lists quite a few more missing parts (rear window not mentioned, but I don't see it).
However, something still does not quite make sense between the seller's claim this is a TC Special/7412080R, and stating this is a 1972 model which has a 336 gearbox. That is, unless it is a kluge of bodywork from one car bearing id plate(s) that would come from a TCS built either very late '74 or early '75, but the frame/transaxle from a much earlier TC with sn unknown at this point, but stamped on the frame. And Holbay crank/block but factory Federal TCS Stromberg head? Make that kluge #2. But then it says the head is "broken".
In my book, given this information, to me it is more of a parts car than it would be a viable project car. Someone else may be willing to take it on, but so much critical is missing here. What concerns me is the interest (and prices) of these cars appears to be significantly on the rise, creating new enthusiasm in rebuilding previously abandoned and potentially difficult projects missing key but rare parts.
As more partial cars turn into restoration projects, they create added need for used parts while simultaneously ceasing to be a possible source of those themselves. Both actions drive up the demand and prices for important used parts as they are also drying up the inventory, neither of which bodes well for a pure enthusiast. Not that I wouldn't like to see more Europas on the road, but ideally for the right reasons - passion, not profit.
