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Lotus Europa S1b 1968 on 2040-cars

US $19,000.00
Year:1968 Mileage:4 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Magrath, Alberta, Canada

Magrath, Alberta, Canada
Transmission:Manual
Engine:1600cc
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 0618
Year: 1968
Exterior Color: White
Make: Lotus
Interior Color: Black
Model: Other
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: S1b
Drive Type: Manual
Mileage: 4
Sub Model: S1b

1968 LOTUS EUROPA S1B
VIN: 46/0618
Details below.
Please email for further information.
This was a full restoration no expense spared.
Car looks stunning in white a real head turner and show car.
Built for reliability.
I also have a spare engine block and transmission, plus other spares left over from the restoration.
Delivery can be arranged anywhere in the world. Car is located in Alberta, Canada.
I welcome serious enquiries and I will give my telephone number on request if you want further details.
Engine:
1600cc
New bearings and seals throughout
New pistons and rings.
Bores honed/cross hatched
Head lightly ported
New Weber 32/36 DGV Chrome air filter. New cable.
New stainless steel coolant pipes
New silicon hose set.
Transmission: Stock, inspected.
Improved gear linkage new joints and spherical bearing on shifter.
New clutch assembly
New clutch cable
Suspension and brakes:
Front new AVO fully adjustable dampers
Rear re furbished adjustable Spax dampers.
New bushes throughout.
Front brakes, refurbished calipers, new pads, refurbished disk.
Rear brakes, refurbished cylinders, new shoes, new mounting hardware, refurbished drums.
All new brake lines, Stainless Steel Goodridge braided brake lines.
New master cylinder.
Electrics.
New EZ 12 fuse wiring loom, new battery
New VDO instruments, GPS Speedometer.
New switches.
New headlights
Body:
Stripped, repaired where needed, Painted Cirrus White.
New bullet style mirrors
Under seal in the wheel arches
New tinted winscreen,
New side windows one piece front hinged, type 47R style.
New door seals
New window seals.
New stainless steel door hinges
New leather steering wheel
Alloy Wheels re painted, new tires.
Bumpers waiting to be re chromed
New Headliner
Chassis:
Chassis was not removed from the body as it is bonded in I wanted to keep that integrity. Small amount of welding done on the front section, re glassed in. Rust proofed, Re painted. Chassis was in very good condition otherwise.
New pedal assembly and cables.



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