'72 S2 Europa on BaT

[BDA]

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/

[jbcollier]

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

[literarymadness]

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

[jbcollier]

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

[literarymadness]

Looks like it might bring decent money for an S2.

[literarymadness]

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

[BDA]

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

[Richard48Y]

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