1962 s2 article found on my car

[mike alain]

Well folks,  thought I would share an article found on the web about my purchase last year, I bought the car from 2nd guy that thought he was going to restore it, now u can
see why I ask so many questions,   it was purchased 4 years after this article and was sitting outside on the roof of another car.
https://driving.ca/lotus/auto-news/entertainment/the-one-that-got-away-my-1969-lotus-europa

[TurboFource]

Wow....cool you found that story!  You are replacing the frame?

[BDA]

That’s very cool!

That is probably the worst frame I’ve ever seen!

I think people are too intimidated by taking the body off and the car is so simple, even I was able to put one together! The guys before you missed out, but now you have her!

“I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship...”

[SilverBeast]

I think calling it a frame may be being a bit generous.  At least you can probably remove most of it with a wire brush!

As you've bought the car with your eyes wide open,  I believe it has found its true owner.

Remember it's not all about the money you put into it,  it's more the pleasure you get out of it and that can be priceless.

You are in the right place for support on your journey. Good luck with your restoration,  I suggest you take time to read most of the Forum  that's what I did. Don't be afraid to all questions you well get nothing but support from here.

[Sandyman]

2 weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Mike. I delivered my old swirl pot and got to see the incredible job he has done rebuilding the chassis. Body work is also coming along especially in the area where the forklift pierced the drivers door area. Great work, great guy.
Sandy

[Richard48Y]

"$8,000 into a car worth $7,000 when done".
Sometimes price escalation can save a car.
It seems values have gone up about 40% since the article was published.

[Rainer]

Wow and i thought my frame was bad.

I would really like to see pictures of the rebuild.

[BDA]

 

I also think if you’re deciding whether to do a restoration for yourself by calculating if the value when it’s finished is at least the cost, you’re missing the boat. If it’s a business, that’s different, but doing for yourself is so much more than a business.

[GavinT]

Well done, Mike.

Notice the pics in the article:

Second pic shows the car (apparently) having been towed backwards on a trailer behind a Suburban.
Last pic sees the car on the back of a flat-bed . . backwards.
Third pic down shows the broken engine cover but it seems the windscreen survived. 

Sure, the chassis looks a bit crook but isn't that the best reason to buy a folding brake and make one yourself?
You know it makes sense.