£16,100
1974 Lotus Europa Special Ford Lotus Twincam engine with big valve head and 5-speed gearbox
Manor Park • UK • 24 May 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£16,100
1974 Lotus Europa Special Ford Lotus Twincam engine with big valve head and 5-speed gearbox
UK • 24 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Lotus Europa Special features a Ford Lotus Twincam engine, 5-speed gearbox, and a recent engine rebuild. Finished in JPS colors and resprayed in 2018, it comes with a history file and is MOT exempt.
Condition
7
The car has been resprayed in 2018 and had an engine rebuild at 72,675 miles, suggesting it has been maintained. However, slight wear is expected for a car of this age.
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75,108 miles
73122335P
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
TFK939M
1974
Auction
£16,100
1974 Lotus Europa Special Ford Lotus Twincam engine with big valve head and 5-speed gearbox
Manor Park • UK • 24 May 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Affordable mid-engined road cars were something of a novelty when the Europa broke ground in 1966.
Using a proven configuration for Grand Prix cars, the engine configuration was only used on high-priced performance cars.
However, Colin Chapman devised the rakish two-seater, intending to offer a genuine race-bred sports car, with exceptional handling balance and exquisite road-holding at a reasonable cost.
The backbone chassis and fibreglass body are pure motorsports, with a clever suspension set-up that offers a near Formula race car experience, with a balance of comfort and style.
The ultimate version of the Europa, the Twin Cam Special was released in 1971, notable for the use of the iconic Lotus-Ford Big-Valve engine.
The Special was mated up to the 5-speed gearbox, which was just as quick to 60 mph as an E-type but a lot more fun around the lanes.
The interior was more lavish than the original Europa with improved instrumentation and comfortable racing-style seats.
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Price Analysis vs Other Europa (1966 - 1975) Twin Cams
£4,896
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,271
Median Price (Since 2020)
£40,163
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Europa (1966 - 1975) Twin Cam Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 20th Jun 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
75,078 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Jun 2024, 75,078 miles
Passed
On 12th May 2015, 74,980 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On 21st May 2014, 74,970 miles
Passed
On 3rd Apr 2013, 74,800 miles
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