1973 Europa TCS/JPS
Offered for sale is a 1973 Lotus Europa TCS/JPS. The car is a true JPS, placard number 188. The Europa had been sitting in the back of the original owners garage since the early 80s. The son of the original owner decided to restore the car as a gift to his father. The son put in considerable time and money restoring the car and getting it back on the road. Unfortunately, the car developed a head gasket leak after less than 100 miles. Greatly discouraged, the PO decided to cut his losses and put the car up for sale. I, as the third owner purchased the car and put it back on the road.
In examining the Europa, the PO did an excellent job on his restoration. For a 40 year old car, the car has remained pretty much stock with the exceptions detailed separately. Most of the modifications were done for safety or reliability purposes. This car was originally sold in California and spent it's entire life in California. Most of the OEM equipment have been saved and is included with the car
• All emissions equipment were removed long ago
• The frame and all suspension pieces have been painted with all new suspension bushings.
• The interior is overall excellent with the original carpets having some wear. Will include a new carpet kit with the purchase
• All of the chrome and bright work are excellent.
• Detailed engine bay.
• The paint is the original JPS black. Unfortunately under the California sun some of the paint is faded and thin in spots. Overall the paint is good.
• 5 speed 365 transaxle with new output shaft seals
• Brand new Nexen 185/60/13 on all four corners mounted on original Lotus alloy wheels
• DBE cassette water pump assembly
• Gear reduction starter with remote starter solenoid
• Spax adjustable shocks with new springs
• Adjustable rear lower link
• Radiator fan relay and override switch
• Nissan/Datsun F10 brake master cylinder
• Electric fuel pump
• DBE tubular headers
• Stainless steel muffler
• Odyssey PC630 battery (will include a spare full size battery)
• All replaced original OEM parts parts have been saved and are included
• Pertronix electronic ignition, not installed, is included
In closing, these ugly little ducklings (tongue in cheek, I own several Europas) have long been undervalued. Driving a well sorted out Europa down a twisty mountain road is close to achieving Nirvana as one can get and the new owner will soon understand why these cars have the fanatical loyalty of their owners.
For it's condition and rarity, I have priced the car at what I believe is a reasonable $25,000. The car is located in North San Diego county, California. Contact me, phone or PM for addition info or pictures.
Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, CA
Inquires should be directed to:
jpseuropa@outlook.com760-723-4508
Larger and many more Pictures can be found here:
Europa Photo Gallery
