1973 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN CAM SPECIAL. JOHN PLAYER SPECIAL, JPS #161. MATCHING #'s

Description for Lotus Europa JPS 1973

Offered for sale, from KURT TANNER MOTORCARS, is this exceedingly rare and desirable Europa JPS, 1 of only 200 produced. Considered the Holy Grail of the Europa model, these cars rarely arrive on the market for sale. This car appears to be a highly original example. It was purchased a few months back from a Lotus enthusiast who couldn't find the time to restore it. It's a fairly original, unrestored example, but is missing it's trnsaxle and fuel tanks.The body on this car is quite good and hasn't suffered any damage while waiting to be restored. The original-looking paint is crazed and flaking, but there appear to be no signs of repair anywhere. It appears to have had one respray in its life. Body and paint restoration overall should be pretty easy and starightforward.The car's interior is highly original, but is tired and would need a complete retrim. The car still retains all of it's original Triplex glass and even the original front windshield glass in excellent condition, testament to the car's low mileage. There is still remnants of glue on the dashboard wood where the original JPS badge was affixed.The car is missing it's twin fuel tanks and 5-speed transaxle, which are all available with a bit of hunting. The car's matching numbers engine is stuck from sitting, but may free up after some time soaking the bores with penetrant.The car's undercarriage looks lovely, dry and fairly clean, all commensurate with the car's mileage.Overall, a gem of a find in the Lotus world, this rare black JPS presents a scarce opportunity to secure one of these desirable motorcars for easy, straightforward restoration.

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We will assist in shipping worldwide. The following prices do not include import taxes / fees, optional insurance, or additional fees charged by the export company. Shipping rates are$995 (small car) / $1,095 (mid size) / $1,195 (large) to the following ports: Bremerhaven DE, Southampton / Felixstowe UK,Antwerp BE, and Rotterdam NL. Shipping rate(small car) to Le Havre France is $1295

This car is located in Southern California,35 minutes (30 miles)from the Los Angeles Port of Long Beach.

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The description above is general in nature and not to be solely relied upon by buyer. Buyer to verify authenticity, matching numbers, condition, year, model, make, color, type, rarity or provenance and all other relevant information.

This car is sold with a clear title and is available for inspection by appointment.

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