1974 Twin Cam, one-owner in Ohio - $34.5k - Facebook and consignment dealer

[lithy]

A claimed one owner 'original' car, few mechanical details, 15k miles says it comes with the original tires.  Listed on consignment by a specialty dealer on their website and on Facebook.  Comes with sales documents, owner's manuals, service manual, factory(?) toolkit.  Presents very nice to my untrained eye.

https://www.euroclassix.com/vehicles/1974-lotus-europa--744078r

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/290723386907941/

[Richard48Y]

"...shows lots of patina".

Um, "Patina" means Rust, Corrosion, and Failed paint.
In the detail pics the seats are tired, the rims are dull, the paint is crazed.
Any driving on "The original tires" needs to only be on and off the trailer!
Excellent example of "Original" going too far.
Great if "Original" for car shows is all you want.

[cazman]

Wow. What a find if as stated.

[FourLoti]

The upcoming sale of this car was mentioned on the group.io listserv by one of our fellow members, who knows the seller and the car. He might notice this thread here, but am pretty sure he would see any questions posted in the Garage forum.  FYI.

Ron

[Clifton]

What Richard said.

 Also as you search.  If it is too nice and you pay for a show car, you will not want to run around in it. Mines pretty nice but I didn't spend 100% on paint knowing it would be enjoyed instead or feared to drive.

[FourLoti]

Minor details, but if there were Europa experts judging the Concours, there would be deductions for the missing Catch Tank and crossover pipes. Plus the relocated coil. But, then again, stuff like that is why I no longer care about restoring to "show room" quality. Rather build something to enjoy driving.

Regardless, it's a great looking car!

Ron