1973 Lotus Europa For Sale
This 1973 Lotus Europa TCS in Newburgh, New York, is a stalled restoration project offered at cost to a dedicated Lotus enthusiast. One of only 81 built in rare Carnival Red (per Heritage Certificate), it was originally delivered as a “personal export sale” with steel wheels, chrome hubcaps, and black interior. Currently registered in New York but nowhere near drivable, it comes with a full complement of project extras: a set of mag wheels (needs refinishing), unopened containers of factory-matching red paint and hardeners, and loose mechanical components. The previous owner reportedly rebuilt the engine and suspension, but the current seller strongly advises a complete reevaluation of all systems. Ideal for a skilled restorer seeking a rare, documented TCS shell with valuable supplementary materials.
Location: Newburgh, New York/USA
Price: $3,100
Key Details
- Make/Model: Lotus Europa TCS
- Transmission: 5-speed manual (standard for TCS)
- Engine: 1.6L Renault-based inline-4 (Lotus-Ford Twin Cam)
- History: Purchased as stalled project in 2016; moved only once since
- Title: Clean (New York registration and title in hand)
Condition
- Project status: incomplete, non-running, not roadworthy
- Body in Carnival Red; paint supplies included for full respray
- Interior not installed or assessed; original black interior documented
- Stored indoors; no evidence of major structural damage
Known Issues
- Not drivable in current state
- Engine and suspension require full reconditioning despite prior rebuild
- Mag wheels need refinishing
- General disassembly and project stagnation typical of long-term stalled builds
Upgrades & Features
- Factory Carnival Red (1 of 81 TCS models)
- Original steel wheels with chrome hubcaps
- Additional set of alloy mag wheels included
- Complete unopened paint system: red base, hardeners, and associated materials
Additional Information
- Seller owns an Esprit V8 and is exiting the Europa project due to capacity
- Priced to cover acquisition and registration costs only
- Heritage Certificate confirms originality and color rarity
- Additional photos available upon request
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Wouldn't this cost more to restore than it would be worth?
How can I contact the seller . Lotustalk. Com was impossible to deal with. Thanks