https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Europa-Twin-Cam/142839288203?hash=item2141e2918b:g:wLMAAOSw~K9bKl7G£3,500 with no bids and no engine or a BIN price of £5,500.
Tell him he is dreaming.
IMHO, a Europa TC engine with the correct head, inlet cam, and water pump is like "Rocking Horse Sh*t". I bought one in need of a complete rebuild for £4,500 about 2 years ago.
So, add the re-spray, the complete re-trim, and all other rubber and bits needing replacement and you get £4,500 + £7,000 + £2,750 + £2,000 minimum + at least 300 hours work stripping and re-building.
In VGC, the most a TC could make is around £26,000 - £28,000 at the moment, so the car is worth...................not a lot.
I bought and imported a very similar car with engine for £6,500 landed, import tax paid, about 3 years ago.
I am not in the market for this one, even though I have the engine and the experience (but not the $6m to rebuild this man), as my wife would lynch me if another wreck appeared. She would notice.
Alex in Norfolk.