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£10,864 (Est: £11,500 - £10,500)
1972 LOTUS EUROPA TWIN CAM (TYPE 74)
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 57
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Lotus Europa Type 74 Twin Cam in Red over Black has been with the same owner for 13 years and received £8,000 in specialist maintenance. It's presented as a well-documented and appealing classic sports car, highlighting its engaging driving experience and desirable Twin Cam engine.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'lovely example' with significant expenditure (£8,000) on specialist maintenance over 13 years of ownership, including engine and suspension work. While not explicitly stating any damage or flaws, the description implies it's in usable and well-cared-for condition rather than pristine. The mention of 'usable order' suggests it's not perfect but very good.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
[Chassis No]
Odometer:
65,369 miles
Reg Number:
XXC788K
RHD/LHD:
LHD
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
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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.
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Points of note
£4,896
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,280
Median Price (Since 2020)
£40,163
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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