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 Lotus Europa News -- August 2005 
August 31
- There's a 1973 Europa TC on eBay. Restored and in good condition.
August 27
- There's a 1970 Europa S2 on eBay. It is in very poor condition with a $2,000 starting bid.
August 25
- There's a 1972 Europa TC Special on Pistonheads.com. It is in good condition and is located in the U.K.
August 24
- Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.
August 21
- There's a 1971 Europa S2 on eBay. Runs well but needs TLC from long storage.
August 20
- Just returned from picking up my new S1A (#460355). See the log here for more information.
August 14
- There's a Europa S2 on eBay. It is in very poor condition and will probably be parted out.
August 9
- Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.
- Updated the Birkin Knowledgebase Database today.
August 5
- Rob Bently has listed his 1969 Europa S2 on eBay. Very good daily driver condition.
- There's a 1971 Europa S2 on eBay. Appears in very good condition.
August 4
- There's a 1969 Europa S2 on eBay. This car was bought from eBay in March '05 for $11,900.
August 3
- For Sale:
1974 1/2 Europa. The car has 36,000+ original miles. Is running w/ new fuel tanks. Asking $11,000. Negotiable. Car may need, cooling fan motor, temp sender, 1 lug nut, 1 carb. spring coupling. There is a seperation in the seam of the drivers seat. Contact : Bob Young at Young's Garage, 1812a Dogwood ln., Columbia Mo. 65201, Phone 573-449-4813, Cell, 573 881-2111. Email: ryoung4@socket.net.
August 2
- Richard Mann has modified his S2 Europa to use BMW stub axles and CV joints.
He writes:
"A problem I've seen on S2 Europas is loosening rear hubs and stub axle breakages. If the retaining nut is not tight enough, the hub works loose. Increased torque on the retaining nut MIGHT work, but this seems to lead to failure of the stub axle."
"I had suffered from loosening of the hubs for many years, as well as rapid degradation of the driveshaft universal joints. I was determined to cure both problems and decided to fit CV jointed driveshafts, upper suspension links, and new stub axles. The following details the stub axle conversion for a Europa using the driveshaft as the upper suspension link."
See his article (in Microsoft Word .doc format) here.
Here is a dimensional drawing and an installation drawing.
Have a look at some photos of his car.
- For Sale:
LOTUS: 1972 Europa SPECIAL. Big valve, twin cam engine. Exhaust header. Stromberg carburetors. Blue exterior/oatmeal interior. Original interior with wood dashboard. 5-speed transmission. 5 factory alloy wheels. Running. Only 38,500 miles. Front wheel wells have minor rock stars otherwise, body in good condition. New battery. I have owned this car for about 30 years in the dry, Denver Colorado area. For more information, email dwerner@douglasengrg.com. $7,200 Contact: (303)469-0845, CO - Doug
- For Sale:
I have a 1970 Europa (Photo) that is a very good runner that I would like to sell for $6750. I recently purchased a new Elise and now have too many cars. I am located in Southern California (near Disneyland) if anyone is interested in seeing the car. Please let me know via email. If you are interested in more info or pictures, I would be happy to send them. - Jim
August 1
- Updated the Europa Knowledgebase Database today.
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.
LOG 25, The Silver Anniversary LOG, to Be Held in St. Louis
August 26-29, 2005
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