Hi, Name is Dave. I'm located in Dutchess County, New York state and have a 1967 Europa S1 type 46, complete wrap around body style, windows are fixed, cabin air from a fan in the bonnet. Loved it!
Remembering a trip to Canada around '70 or so the Ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine to Yarmouth, Canada was slow and hot and the disembarking was even slower. When the road in front of us was clear I floored it and remember passing a man with a yellow stripe on his pants talking to a motorist. I'll never forget the expression on the face of the chase car driver that had 4 wheels up off the road when it crested the hill and he saw us sitting in a space at the top of the hill perpendicular to the road, just waiting for him. After following him back to the broad yellow striped pants Canadian Mountie we waited for our fine which turned out to be just $10 and the rest of our vacation in Nova Scotia was wonderful.
I'm ashamed to say that in 1972 I parked this car outside my house with insufficient covering, moved with it to a new house and it sat for 40+ years with only my promise that when I retired I would restore it. I just cannot do that anymore. It needs to be sold. After freeing the brakes, front and rear, by removing the front calipers and removing the rear brake shoes the car rolls well. The frame has rust as do the brakes and other metal parts. I did not know if the Europa could be restored or just junked but after reading the Garage entry "Removing the Chassis from a 1967 Europa S1" and all the answers especially those of jbcollier and serge I see that anything can be done to the S1 within a proper time frame. After cleaning out debris such as decayed carpeting, other upholstery, nut shells and other remnants of previous residents I took some photos that I am attaching.
My question is can I sell the Europa as a project car, what price can I expect to get and with whom should it be listed for sale. I am grateful for any help you can provide on the subject.
