Europa + Elan

[Otto]

I have a creazy ide. Would it be possible to mix a Lotus Europa Chassis with an Elan Body?
I Like the ide of the centermotor, but i dislike the looks of the rear end of the Europa.
I know its silly, but there is snow all over
And i wondered if any of you have heard of such a projekt??

All the best
Otto

[twincamman]

Otto---are you French????? ed

[Elanintheforest]

No Ed, Otto is a Viking. They travelled south to invade northern France and became the Normans. They in turn invaded England and became the English, who colonised America and booted the French out of Canada.
I think that's how it went...so it may be you who is French, or Dane, or English or something.....hey, we're all the same really...except the French.

[twincamman]

they didnt do a very good job ---the French are still here in lower Canada [ Tabornac]--ed [ Granny was a Scot and Gramps was a Randy Brit] ---

[berni29]

Hi Otto

The later Europa's with the cut down rear butress look pretty good. I secretly hanker after one of those, but will have to wait for the excuse that the kids are too big for the back of the +2. Alternatively, why not think for a while then chop the rear of an early (or late even) car around and see if you like what you end up with. It is fibreglass you know!

Berni

[1964 S1]

I imagine you mean an Elan +2 in this crazy idea, otherwise it is crazy, where would you sit if this were attempted with an Elan? Please send me a case of whatever you're drinking this winter. Thanks, Eric

[Otto]

Thanks for the laugh!

The thing started because my Wikingfriend, Niels, saw An Europaframe with engine and all for aprox 2200 ?
And then, severel Carlsbergs and Urquells later, this came up.

Happy new year!

Otto

[1964 S1]

...aha, the Urquell explains it. OK, I'll do a six pack and then measure the distance from the center of the rear wheels to the back of the front seats in the +2, round midnight tonight and check #s again tomorrow, afternoon. I'm guessing if one could do this conversion, the driver cannot be over 5'7". Any Europa owners out there? We need a measurement please... A Safe and Happy New Year To All !