Any idea why the 1974 Europa would look like this?

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This car has a 1974 VIN but no secondary lights on front hood. Any ideas why?

Thanks!

[Esprit2]

Personal choice. It's not uncommon for owners to remove the "wart" turn indicators. Early Europas didn't have the warts, and many consider that "clean" look to be the best version of the Europa nose.

Regards,
Tim Engel

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Ah, thanks.

[denicholls2]

Personal choice. It's not uncommon for owners to remove the "wart" turn indicators. Early Europas didn't have the warts, and many consider that "clean" look to be the best version of the Europa nose.

Regards,
Tim Engel

Seconding Tim's comment, I've considered taking the warts off my Type 54. It is also possible that the car received a nose replacement from an S1 donor -- the bodies are that similar throughout production.

There was also a change introduced in the Type 65 regarding the fender lines. Type 54 and earlier had a rounded top line in profile view, Type 65 and later had a flat line that looks a bit unnatural. This was done because of U.S. headlight height regulations, but is undesirable to most and might also be a reason for grafting an early nose, particularly if an incident required a replacement nose anyway. Nose replacements generally make the cut right about where the difference is introduced.

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[mark030358]

The noses of the S2 to the twink are very different. I knew someone that grafted a front 1/4 from an S2 nose onto a damaged twink and to same it just didnt look right was obvious. The grille opening being one, and the top of the wings being a bit flatter iirc.

cheers

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Thanks.

So where would you all value a cosmetically decent but non-running ‘74 Twin Cam. Lots of unknowns still, interior and paint look driver+, is complete but carbs are off for some reason. Engine spins freely however.

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[SENC]

You might get more input from our friends at the Europa forum: http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php

My very limited impression is that there are fairly complete non-runners out there for $7-9k.

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Thank you for the introduction, I’ll go take a look and ask over there as well.

I know the value could swing massively on the condition of the engine or transmission or frame etc., just a lot of unknowns but I thought you all would have some thoughts because I’m sure there’s overlap in ownership.

[Certified Lotus]

It’s missing the Impossible to find ashtray. 25% discount.

Seriously, ask on the Europa website.

Or better yet, you can buy my fully restored and very quick Europa on BAT and be driving next week!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972- ... win-cam-8/

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That is yours?

WOW, what a car!

[Certified Lotus]

Thanks. A three year restoration.