Anyone know this car?

[gt6II]

Hi
Am interested in getting a Europa and this one has caught my eye

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Europa-LHD-1969-Project-/321462812944?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad8ad4110

Might well be buying a whole lot of trouble,  so not made my mind up yet (and also have seen a Twin Cam closer to home in good condition that's reasonably priced) and haven't been to see it yet as I'm in Denmark,  so just wondered if any of you guys from the USA knew it - says it's a recent U.S. import - or anyone in the UK had taken a look at it?
Thanks in advance
Nick

[BDA]

Hi Nick,

The paint and body looks good. There are some "interesting" modifications. The attachment of the fan to the radiator is an example. The replacement of the instrument binicle looks ok but to me is an obvious shortcut. It doesn't look like it's in bad shape generally but making those shortcuts would give me pause. I think I would take a look at the TC. In my opinion, it would be more desirable if it's in good shape.

[3929R]

Nick, have you looked it up in the registry. There might be info on its history or even previous owner contact info.

[Europaforever]

Hi,

I keep seeing it up for sale- I think it started off at 10k initially as a buy it now, it makes 5.5k quite easily
but theres a reserve that it never reaches. I am interested in it but not sure about lhd on a car for uk.
I had a 911 that was lhd, but would prefer rhd, or maybe I just don't need 2 europa!

[LeftAngle]

Appears to be one thing missing on this car.  Going by the photos, I don't see any rust.

[gt6II]

Thanks for the comments guys
Food for thought....