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Est: £10,500 - £11,500
1972 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN CAM (TYPE 74)
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 57
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A well-maintained Lotus Europa Type 74 Twin Cam in Red over Black, benefiting from 13 years of single ownership and £8,000 spent with specialists. This example is presented with a good history file, making it an attractive proposition for classic sports car enthusiasts.
Condition
7
Long-term owner, £8k spent, specialist work
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
65,369 miles
XXC788K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A lovely example of a Type 74 Twin Cam Europa
Finished in Red over a Black interior
Owned by the current keeper for the last 13 years
£8,000 worth of expenditure with Lotus specialists
Great history file
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A lovely example of the desirable Lotus Europa Type 74 Twin Cam, finished in Red over a Black interior and powered by the celebrated 1,558cc Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine.
With its low-slung profile, lightweight construction and mid-engined layout, the Europa remains one of the most distinctive and rewarding British sports cars of its era.
This example has been in the care of the current keeper for the last 13 years and presents as an appealing classic Lotus with a well-documented period of recent ownership.
Maintenance & Condition:
During the current keeper’s ownership, approximately £8,000 has been spent with marque specialist S.J.
Sportscars Ltd who are Lotus specialists to bring the car up together and keep it in usable order.
Works carrie...
Points of note
£4,896
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,296
Median Price (Since 2020)
£40,163
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 22 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
65,246 miles
Registration Date
1972-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 23 2017 with 65,246 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2013 with 65,247 miles
Failed
On Jun 27 2013 with 65,246 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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