This 1973 Lotus Europa (chassis 3648R) is one of 3,130 Type 74 Twin Cam Special models made. Stored from 1986 until recently, the car was recently purchased from the second owner who initially took possession back in 1976. A big-valve-equipped example, it’s further said to be complete and in ideal condition for reconditioning, however details are otherwise limited. These Lotus-powered cars are especially amazing to drive though, as long as you’re able to fit of course. Find this one here on Craigslist Merrimack, Vermont for $8k.

Dirty paint prevents the finer details like potential stress cracks and condition of the finish itself from being seen, but things don’t look too bad. Badging and trim are both mostly complete, and it looks like lighting is in decent shape. Although a few different wheels are currently mounted, the seller says the original set of five alloy items is included. Shots of the underside aren’t posted, but the seller says some minor corrosion is present where paint has flaked off the backbone frame–hopefully it’s not compromising in any way, though galvanized replacements are available if needed.

The cabin seems slightly more worn than the exterior, with things like detached carpet and a weathered looking instrument panel visible in the photos. Instead of a radio there’s three aftermarket gauges, but the wood shift knob looks original along with the steering wheel. The odometers reads 51k miles.

Federalized versions of the Lotus twin cam engine were fitted with Stromberg “smog” carbs as opposed to ROW-spec Dell’Ortos, reducing output by 10 for a total of 113 HP. Europe and the rest of the world also had the option of a 5-speed manual as opposed to the Type 352 4-speed that’s likely fitted here.

Running condition isn’t advised, but judging by the rusted tank in the top left corner of the photo below along with the general state of things, it seems likely to need some attention here in the engine bay. Hopefully the motor still turns freely, and it’d be nice if the chassis was salvageable too.