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Lotus Europa?? Anyone Have One?
I almost bought one years ago. Sale fell through (it was a repo and the guy could not get me an ownership). I got a 911 instead. (That was several cars ago).
What did I miss out on?
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Crappy engineering, ugly, Lucas electronics, Bad panel fit, the list goes on and on.
Thank your lucky stars you bought the Porsche |
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Lucas electronics, Lotus build quality and a Renault engine.... what's not to love?!
I really like them A LOT. They certainly are "different" looking, but not ugly in my books. Far prettier in person than they look in pictures. I'm interested to hear from people who've owned them!
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Lucas electronics
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Oh, and just in case no one else mentions it... Lucas electronics
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I drove a friends one afternoon long ago.
It was cramped, and the visibility awful. Like driving a submarine. It looked exotic as hell in black and gold "John Player" livery. It was definitely a chick magnet in those days. I had a Plymouth Satellite Hemi at the time, so was not impressed with the performance of the Europa. Oh yes, they're hellish to work on. And then there's the Lucas electronics.
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Friend of mine has one.
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 If Notfarnow likes the Lotus, you better think twice- or at least get a really good fire extinguisher! LOL! angela
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Go find an old rusty piece of rebar, about 3-4 feet long. Pound it into your lawn, until about 3 feet of it is left sticking straight up. Then fall on it - just below the rib cage should do. It will be over quicker, and will be less painful.
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A legal race car for the street. It can out handle anything back in the 70, and many "Sportscars" these day. I have a production Lotus Europa and a prototype Lotus 52 that has a twincam engine in a Lotus 47 style body. I would probably sell my Porsche before selling the Lotuses. Last edited by ruf-porsche; 12-17-2008 at 06:32 PM.. |
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 The 52, show us now please 
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 My Porsche is just to the right of my Lotus 52. The other Lotus is in the garage. |
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12-17-2008, 06:31 PM
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The car I looked at had the twin cam. sigh.
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1967 Porsche 911R Replica 2.3 Litre Race
1967 Porsche 911R Replica 2.2 L Race Engine
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.2
1972 Porsche 911T 2.4
