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1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special

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Listed byspitfun
Allen Park, Michigan 48101Manual
SoldMay 23, 2026
Sold for$26,500
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Summary
This Type 74 Europa features a 1.6L 'Big Valve' twin-cam inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and has been extensively refurbished, including a repaint in Magma Orange and an interior re-trim with plaid cloth accents. Notable mechanical upgrades include Mikuni HSR carburetors, Spax adjustable dampers, and a retrofitted rear disc brake system.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
60 (20%)
Jun 2, 2026
Color
Orange
9 (3%)
Nov 11, 2026
Transmission
291 (95%)
Nov 11, 2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to May 23, '26

Listing history

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  • May 23, 2026
    Bring a Trailer
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    $27k
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Top Comments
RupertD The rear (and front) brake upgrades are both kits offered by Banks Europa Engineering as you can see on their website. ... View more
BDA_Europa @spitfun The (front) closing plate (there is only one closing plate so "front" is really superfluous) is a sheet ... View more
jrmdir Not to keep beating the closing plate issue, because obviously this car has a work-around, but one additional function ... View more
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