£20,100
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special
Trade Classics • UK • 24 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£20,100
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special
UK • 24 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This recently restored 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special, finished in black with JPS livery, sold for £20,100. The car features a documented ground-up restoration with significant parts investment and is MOT, road tax, and ULEZ exempt.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a recent, high-quality restoration with documented parts and labor costs. The interior is described as better than new, and the chassis has been galvanized. However, there are minor cosmetic imperfections noted, such as micro-blisters and light surface crazing on the engine and luggage covers, a faint imprint on the roof from a previous sunroof, and age-related pitting on the bumpers. The tires are over 20 years old, though in good shape. Mechanically, the engine starts and runs well after warming up, and the gearbox and suspension are reported to be good, though the clutch needs bedding in.
/ 10
73,949 miles
73012007P
1973
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£20,100
1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special
Trade Classics • UK • 24 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Upper 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
Exempt / No Records
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Latest MOT mileage:
Unknown
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Trade Classics
Blackdown Mill, Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6QT
Operating from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Trade Classics is an online auction platform handling classic, sports, and modern classic cars. They operate timed online auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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