Sorry, not a chance - they just about rub with the flares. Best part of those wheels is that they bolt on, same bolt pattern. 15x6 front, 16x7 rear (as I recall).
My BDD was built by Nicholson-McLaren in (or around) '80 for Colin Tuckey when he was FA racing his (1 of 1) Magnum FA. A friend bought the car, I bought the spare engine. Supposedly had done qualifying laps at Long Beach (not that I can prove much/any of this!). I actually haven't opened it up - was younger/dumber when I installed it. Build sheet from NM says 'at least 220HP at 9800 RPM'. Doesn't feel like that to be honest.
The green is actually 'Lotus New Green' (IIRC) from late 2000's. Great colour, a friend (now in BC) painted it for me. Sunroof, car had one when I bought it - a story in itself - body separate from frame, and 7 big rubber-maid tubs of everything else. I should have glassed over it in the extensive rebuild, but see above (younger/dumber).
It's funny how many Europas are actually around - when I have it out, there is always someone who knows of another (usually in a garage, not driven).
Thanks for the tip on the yahoo group. Folks there saved me piles of headaches over the years.
My NG3 was ran low on oil (yes, British car, when it stopped leaking, I should have known it was low, not that I fixed the leak). Damaged the ring/pinion and the primary shaft. I have a line on another in Lockport, New York, but the guy doesn't want to ship to Canada. Normally, I'd ship to Montana, drive down, and bring it in myself... but, not really an option at the moment.
