Lotus Europa News -- May 2005



May 29
  - Updated the Birkin Knowledgebase Database today.

May 26
  - There's a 1974 Europa Special on eBay. Original owner. Last licensed in 1977. Engine and transmission are disassembled. Opening bid $3000.00.
  - Today I added the ability to link to a particular chassis number in the Registry. Now you can link directly to your car. For example, my car is located at http://www.lotus-europa.com/regall.html#7012280716R or http://www.lotus-europa.com/regs2.html#7012280716R. Be sure to enter your chassis number exactly as it is listed in the Registry.

May 24
  - Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.

May 20
  - There's a 1974 Europa Special on eBay. Head is off and it hasn't run in 15 years. This car was listed by the same owner on eBay in 12/04. During that listing bidding reached $6099.97 and the car didn't sell.
  - There's a 1972 Europa restoration project on eBay. It's an S2 built in January 1971 and probably titled in 1972.
  - There's a 1969 Europa S2 on eBay. No badges on the rear and no photos of the chassis, interior or engine. This car was listed in January 2005 with a "buy it now' price of $16,500.00. Bidding only reached $5,100 when the auction ended and did not make the reserve.

May 17
  - Today my wife and I sold our business and commercial property and officially retired!

May 15
  - Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.
  - Updated the Birkin Knowledgebase Database today.

May 14
  - There's a 1973 Europa on eBay. Good condition. ADEC racing engine. Opening bid is $1.00

May 11
  - Quick search Google for "lotus europa".
  - Quick search eBay for "lotus europa".

May 9
  - There's a 1967 Europa S1 on eBay. It's in Austria and appears in good condition. Opening bid is EUR 10,000.00

May 5
  - Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.

May 2
  - There's a 1970 Europa S2 project on eBay. Photo shows an engine with no water pump, no intake manifold/carb, no plug wires, and no exhaust system. No mention of whether they are with the car. Frame appears to have surface rust. Starting bid is $100.
  - There's a 1973 Europa Special on eBay. Starting bid is $3000 / "Buy It Now" price is $6000.

May 1
  - In an email John Zender says:

	"The Golden Gate Lotus Club is hosting an open track event at
	Reno-Fernley raceway on June 3. You do not need to own a Lotus
	to attend.

	Price is 160 for members and 185 non-members.  This price includes
	a full fresh BBQ lunch with all the stuff.

	Go to www.gglotus.org to register. 
	Our first three events this year sold out, so don't wait too long."

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

Don't forget to get your free copy of the Europa Knowledgebase.

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August 26-29, 2005

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