Lotus Europa News -- December 2004



December 31
  - There's a 1971 Turbocharged S2 on eBay (UK) today.

December 30
  - There's a set of R16 pistons and liners on eBay today.
  - There's a set of used Twin Cam Camshafts on eBay today.

December 29
  - New Europa listing: 1970 S2 on eBay. Engine seized, windshield cracked, accident damage, sat outside 10-15 years.

December 28
  - Here is a very early version of the online printable Europa calendar. Several months remain available. If you'd like to have your car featured, contact me soon.

December 27
  - The person with the jack on ebay just listed a tool kit with tool roll.
  - New Europa listing: 1970 S2 on eBay. Last ran in 1998.

December 26
  - Need a jack and bag for your europa? There's one in Rochester, UK for sale on ebay.
  - I'm working on a printable online calendar of Europas. Here's an early draft of January.
    If you'd like to have your car featured, contact me soon.

December 25
  - Merry Christmas everybody.
  - Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.
  - Updated the Birkin Knowledgebase Database today.
  - Here's a link to two more windshields. Both are used and in bone yards. I have no idea if either is still available.

December 24
  - Need a windshield for your Europa? Found one on eBay today.

December 23 (Found a new home 12/25/04)
  - Adam (PO of 2424R) has a spare heater control valve for a TC. Used but good. Free to a good home.

December 22
  - There's a used Big Valve TC valve cover for sale on eBay.
  - Work is progressing on the free Europa Manual and Diagrams Browser with the help of several folks who are scanning documents. I'm still looking for an S2 owners manual in Adobe PDF format.

December 20
  - Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.
  - Lots of free Europa photo storage space available at lotuseuropa.org.

December 18
  - Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.
  - Found a message at http://www.britishcarforum.com that was posted on the 16th. Says "'72 Lotus Europa needs restoration. $1,500. Call after 9pm. 281-495-3818" from Houston, Tx.
  - There is a TC bellhousing with Tilton hydraulic release bearing advertised for sale at www.race-cars.com. No price listed.

December 15
  - Larry Savage is putting together a deal for racing camshaft blanks, cranks and rods for the Renault based Europa. Here is the info he emailed to me today.

December 14 - (Bought by Rob Bentley 12/17/04)
  - Jim Carmody has an 807 Gordini engine for sale.

December 12
  - Peter Blackford tells us that the "Glass Wax" formula was sold and it's now called "No Streak Glass Polish". Available at True Value. Part # 590364, Mfg # NS-016, UPC 072483950165. You can order it from Paul N. Poirier at truevalue@acol.com.

December 10
  - Norm Vandal has completed a new batch of stainless steel door hinges. They're going fast, only a few sets left.

November 24
  - Bill Fortini has two kits to change an NG3 (or1) from right hand shift to left hand. He's willing to part with one, and maybe both.
  - Andrew Sofie mentioned that he would be willing to make a batch of aluminum seats for the Europa if there is any interest. He needs a drawing of the seats.


This site now hosts the registry of all known Europas. Please make sure yours is included.

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