Not Sold (Est: £17,500 - £20,000)
1972 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN-CAM
Mathewsons • UK • 28 Oct 2026
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Not Sold (Est: £17,500 - £20,000)
1972 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN-CAM
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 28
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1972 Lotus Europa Twin-Cam, one of only 15 GS conversions ever made and believed to be one of only two roadworthy examples remaining in the UK. It boasts an extensive history file, recent specialist work, and a stunning oatmeal leather interior, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car has an MOT until 2027 with no advisories and has had extensive recent work completed by specialists. The interior was re-trimmed in 2006. While it has had significant upgrades and a new chassis in 1990, it is described as a 'head-turner' and is a rare model, suggesting it is in excellent condition. The mileage is low for the engine.
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78,000 miles
DUR 168K
1972
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £17,500 - £20,000)
1972 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN-CAM
Mathewsons • UK • 28 Oct 2026
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: LOTUS Model: EUROPA TWIN-CAM Registration: DUR 168K
Engine Size (cc): 1558 Year of Manufacture: 1972 Date First Registered: 31/05/1972 MOT Expiry Date: 16/09/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026 The GS Europa was a result of a collaboration between William Towns (who later designed the Aston Martin Lagonda) and Mike Rawlings of GS Cars, Lotus’ Bristol dealership, in 1974.
Colin Chapman gave the re-bodied GS design his blessing and approved its use of Lotus badging.
The first converted example featured on The Daily Telegraph styling stand at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1975 at Chapman’s suggestion when it was unclear if the new Esprit would be ready in time.
Only 15 GS Europa conversions are thought to have been completed (including one for the U.S. market) according to correspondence from the Proprietor of GS Cars.
DUR 168K was the last of t...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 16th Sept 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
77,746 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Aug 2026, 77,746 miles
Passed
On 17th Sept 2025, 77,602 miles
Passed
On 20th Dec 2021, 77,604 miles
Passed
On 21st Dec 2020, 77,601 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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