FREE 1969 Lotus Europa shell for a Challenger

Yes, it's mine. I had high hopes for this car, but a job change has now left me with much less regular time off, and therefore little time to take on a project of this magnitude. My hope was to drive this car to a top-20 GRM Challenge finish someday. I want one of you to do the same. With enough ingenuity and resourcefulness, this car could easily place in the top 10.

First off, here are the pics I have of the car: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/reader-rides/1013/

NOTE that it no longer has a transmission, axles, or rear trailing arms (and therefore the rear of the car no longer rolls). These went back to modernbeat as a part of our original deal. I was going to back-half the chassis and install a tube frame to accept an MR2 drivetrain.

It's probably quicker to list what this car has left on it rather than what it's missing.

Has: - Chassis (mostly solid, front has parts that are crusty) - Body (decent shape with normal spider cracks) - Front and rear lights (yes, I have both front lights) - Some wiring, at least for the lights - Steering system incl. wheel, column, and rack - Front suspension system - Gas tank - side and rear glass - wheels and nearly new Sumitomo tires (all-season) - maybe a few other things

Basically, if you don't see it in the pics assume that I don't have it.

Some history:

1969 Europa Type 54 Federal. Actually a fairly rare model, as it has the original Europa "low nose" before they raised the headlights up for DOT compliance. Originally sold in California, it was eventually modified to be a slalom car. It had the front hubs machined out to accept the larger bearings (now inner and outer are the same size). Has a set of 4 SPAX shocks. Not sure of the condition, but they seem to be fine (if a bit rusty). Front turn signal "warts" were cut off and glassed over (poorly IMO). Clear open California title, ready for you to sign the back. A bunch of neat-o paperwork including the original window sticker (great for the Challenge concours). All-in-all, a great FREE car for an ambitious challenger. Bring a trailer and a furniture dolly for the rear of the car (or we can use mine to get it on the trailer, but I want it back!).

Location: Houston, TX area.

Please ask questions in this thread. If you're interested and want to discuss picking it up, please email me through the forum email function.

This is very tempting. I have a flatbed trailer and I am in Dallas.

Message sent.

i so would, just got some room by getting rid of Cool Runnings, its just the distance thats stopping me...

moar funny pictures

Got any glass?

You've got mail.

Rusty_Rabbit84 wrote: i so would, just got some room by getting rid of Cool Runnings, its just the distance thats stopping me...

You could drop off that 7 in my garage, and pick up the Europa (and some cash)

So far Snowdoggie has spoken for it and has first dibs. However, I want it gone soonish becase my HOA is on my tail about the "stored car" in my driveway (which is actually a tagged, inspected, insured, running MR2 that I keep covered due to the tree sap that drips on it). So, the Europa can't stay much longer.

SVreX wrote: Got any glass?

All glass present except windshield. A local Lexan supplier quoted me $87 for a 4' x 8' sheet that meets current NHRA specs for thickness.

SVreX wrote: You've got mail.

Hmm... didn't get it.

EDIT: okay, got it now.

Jumped the gun- Should have it now.

Winston wrote:

Rusty_Rabbit84 wrote: i so would, just got some room by getting rid of Cool Runnings, its just the distance thats stopping me...

You could drop off that 7 in my garage, and pick up the Europa (and some cash) So far Snowdoggie has spoken for it and has first dibs. However, I want it gone soonish becase my HOA is on my tail about the "stored car" in my driveway (which is actually a tagged, inspected, insured, running MR2 that I keep covered due to the tree sap that drips on it). So, the Europa can't stay much longer.

haha, thats the "Summer Project" that im still putting to the back burner. Once i powder coat the chassis, im gonna start throwing it back together. I need to get the shocks rebuilt (SPAX also), but if anything were not to fall thru with the Europa, i will rent a truck and trailor to come grab that

OK, consider me second.

SVreX wrote: OK, consider me second.

Sorry Paul

What are you sorry for??

That you missed out on this one a second time (assuming that Snowdoggie is able to pick it up).

Have I? This is GRM- stuff like this seems to float through many different hands!

I wouldn't mind a bit seeing S Doggie put this together. I'll look forward to seeing it at the Challenge.

I just want to see it get done!

Is S Doggie commited?

I have like 6 or 8 cars that were once in the hands of other Challengers (depending on how you count), and I've passed as many on to other folks.

At GRM, what goes around, comes around, and around, and around.

SVreX wrote: Is S Doggie commited?

Sounds like it! He's supposed to be here next weekend.

Winston wrote:

SVreX wrote: Is S Doggie commited?

Sounds like it! He's supposed to be here next weekend.

Or sooner if you need it picked up. The trailer is cleaned up and ready to go. Just put a new set of trailer brakes on it too.

Enjoy, Doggie.

Don't forget me if you ever change your mind.

Every single one of you guys needs to be committed. Don't alarm bells start ringing when you hear somebody say "free Lotus"?

SVreX wrote: Enjoy, Doggie. Don't forget me if you ever change your mind.

If I ever decide to sell it I will give you the first shot.

modernbeat wrote: Every single one of you guys needs to be committed. Don't alarm bells start ringing when you hear somebody say "free Lotus"?

No.

modernbeat wrote: Every single one of you guys needs to be committed. Don't alarm bells start ringing when you hear somebody say "free Lotus"?

Not really, but when the previous owner says we should be committed because the "free" price is too high, it ought to set off alarm bells.

Then again, I race a Yugo.

If only you had been in San Antonio or I had truck+trailer.

I was in San Antionio this weekend. But I don't have a tow vehicle/trailer.

Sea World was great, though

At least it was cooler this weeked than last week.