Lotus Europe '69

• Lotus Europa from 1969 with manual 4-speed gearbox

• 1,470 cc engine
  
• Indicated mileage of 79,178 km
  
• Older professional restoration
  
• Dutch registration documents, E705 and Belgian Car-Pass present
  
  

The Lotus Europa is a distinctive British sports car built entirely around low weight, compact dimensions and a direct driving experience. Its extremely low silhouette, mid-engine layout and characteristic design make it one of the most recognisable Lotus models of its era.




This example was first registered on 30 June 1969 and is finished in Yellow. The 1,470 cc engine is paired with a manual 4-speed gearbox. The indicated mileage is 79,178 km. The chassis number is 541045.




The car underwent a professional restoration in the past. The bodywork has been repainted and shows normal signs of use. The underside is original and in good condition and presents in an uncleaned state. The interior is original and shows signs of use.




Mechanically, the engine is in good condition following an older restoration and the car has been well maintained. The clutch and gearbox work well. Further work is required on the brakes, electrical system and front suspension.




Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expert report for this car.




Technical data




• Make: Lotus


• Model: Europa
  
• Year: 1969
  
• Date of first registration: 30/06/1969
  
• Engine capacity: 1,470 cc
  
• Transmission: Manual 4-speed gearbox
  
• Colour: Yellow
  
• Indicated mileage: 79,178 km
  
• Chassis number: 541045
  
  

Condition and points of attention




Restoration and originality




• Older professional restoration


Bodywork



• Repainted


• Signs of use
  
  

Paintwork




• Normal signs of use


• Paint reaction present
  
  

Underside




• Original and in good condition


• Uncleaned condition
  
• Brake lines show rust
  
• Rear flexible brake hoses have been replaced by fixed lines
  
  

Tyres




• Good condition


• Front tyres date from 2010
  
• Rear tyres date from 2025
  
• Rear tyres are too wide and rub against the wheel arches
  
  

Interior and carpets




• Original interior


• Normal signs of use
  
• Carpets in used condition
  
• Driver’s seat is torn
  
• Dashboard veneer is peeling
  
• No seat belts present
  
  

Chassis number check




• Original and legible


• Location: right rear beam in the engine compartment
  
  

Engine compartment




• Older restoration




Engine and mechanics




Engine




• Good older restoration


• Coolant loss at the reservoir
  
  

Fluids and maintenance




• Well maintained




Battery




• Good condition


• Can still last several years
  
  

Clutch




• Works well




Gearbox




• Manual 4-speed gearbox


• Works well
  
  

Brakes




• Repair required


• Left rear brake does not work
  
• Hard brake pedal
  
• Braking performance is poor
  
  

Handbrake




• Works well




Electrical system




• Windscreen wipers work


• Horn does not work
  
• Heating works
  
• Dashboard works
  
• Key can be removed from the ignition switch in any position
  
• Ignition remains permanently on when the battery is connected
  
• Charging warning light does not work
  
• Rev counter does not work
  
  

Lighting




• Works well




Axles and suspension




• Repair required


• Front torsion bar rubbers are broken
  
• Play in the front wheel bearings
  
  

Documents




• Dutch registration documents


• E705 present
  
• Belgian Car-Pass present
  
• Car-Pass:
  
  

This Lotus Europa can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter, Belgium.

Visits are possible with or without an appointment. If desired, the car can also be inspected on a vehicle lift.

Oldtimerfarm has more than 300 classic cars and motorcycles and is located just 5 minutes from the Aalter exit of the E40 motorway.

Also watch our videos:

Warranty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M

Mileage of classic cars (km/Miles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po

Purchase procedure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ