Not Sold (Est: £30,000 - £40,000)
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam 'John Player Special' One owner and 7,000 miles from new
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 51
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam 'John Player Special' is a rare find, boasting only 7,000 miles and one owner from new. It comes with a significant history file and is described as extremely original, making it a highly desirable classic, despite needing some recommissioning.
Condition
8
The car is described as an extremely original example with a warranted 7,000 miles from new, and the epitome of a time-warp. It has been cherished and meticulously maintained by one owner. The listing mentions it may require some recommissioning, but overall, it presents as being in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Manual
Transmission:
73112236P
Chassis No:
Odometer:
7,000 miles
OCT 750M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
PLEASE NOTE: This lot may require some recommissioning before returning to the road, having been last on the road c.4 years ago.
Launched in 1966, the Lotus Europa was the first mass produced, mid-engined road car and was based on a prototype built to compete for a Ford contract to build a Le Mans racer in the early 1960s.
Exemplifying Colin Chapman's design philosophy of "simplify, then add lightness," it used a minimalist steel backbone chassis while also relying on a low-drag fibreglass body for structural strength.
The four-wheel independent suspension was typical of Chapman's thinking, the rear suspension consisting of two relatively large trailing arms, one lower locating link per side, the axles being used as upper locating links, very similar to Formula racing car designs of that era.
The resultant astonishing roadholding prompted road testers to describe the Europa as the nearest thing to a racing car for the road.
The first Series I cars were fitted with a modified Renau...
Points of note
£4,896
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,372
Median Price (Since 2020)
£40,163
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 04 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
6,964 miles
Registration Date
1973-11-09
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 05 2017 with 6,964 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2016 with 6,955 miles
Passed
On May 19 2015 with 6,905 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2011 with 6,885 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2010 with 6,847 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- blue smoke clears after reving for abit
Passed
On Jun 03 2009 with 6,837 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- front number plate starting to stain
- slight freeplay in both rear hubs
- slight smoke from exhaust
Passed
On Jun 03 2008 with 6,793 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight endfloat in both rear driveshafts
Passed
On Jun 06 2007 with 6,733 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight movement in n/side rear suspension upright
Passed
On Jun 12 2006 with 6,718 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Entered:
- slight freeplay in both rear hubs
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