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    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
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  • Blog – Restoration Wednesday
    • All Restoration Wednesdays, Latest Ones First
    • 1974 Lotus Europa Special
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S
    • 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
    • 1964 Honda CT200 – Sold
    • 1971 Porsche 911T – Sold
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 – Sold
    • 1972 Honda CT90 – Sold
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 1.8 – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Ravenna Green – Sold
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 Gold – Sold
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 928S4 – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 944S – Sold
  • Past Projects
    • 1966 Porsche 912
    • 1971 Datsun 240Z, My First Restoration
    • 1971 Porsche 911T
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 — 2.0 Liter Engine Swap
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
    • 1986 Honda Aero 50
    • 1987 Porsche 928 S4
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12
    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
    • 1990 Porsche 928 S4
    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
  • About and Contact
    • Groosh – A Life Long Car Guy
    • About and Contact

Lotus Europa

Restoration Wednesday – I Wish I Was Big
21 Jul 2021

Restoration Wednesday – I Wish I Was Big

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 4

  I did a pretty good job matching the angle in these shots, yes? It’s a little habit of mine, matching angles. No, I mean going to ebay to look for Matchbox cars of the big ones I own, and … Continued

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Restoration Wednesday, Lost Titles
21 Jan 2021

Restoration Wednesday, Lost Titles

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 3

  It’s such an easy thing to buy a car, truck or motorcycle and just say, “meh so what, it doesn’t have a title.” You may justify the purchase with: I’ll just use it for parts I bought it without … Continued

Lotus Elite, Lotus Europa, Restoration Wednesday
1972 Lotus Europa – $14500 (Howell)
15 Aug 2015

1972 Lotus Europa – $14500 (Howell)

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

  Same owner since 1973. Miles are true and it looks really well kept. Find it for sale on Ann Arbor Craigslist. “Rare 1972 Lotus Europa classic English sports car, only 4950 made, 36,500 miles, 1.6 Liter Big Valve Twin … Continued

Lotus Europa
1969 Lotus Europa (Series 2) – $8900 (Benzonia)
19 Jul 2015

1969 Lotus Europa (Series 2) – $8900 (Benzonia)

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 1

    For me, the integrated turn signals on the hood and body color side mirror make the car seem bulkier than it needs to be. I also like the steelie hub cap rim look. I’ve always liked these cars and … Continued

Lotus Europa
1974 Lotus Europa TCS
4 Dec 2013

1974 Lotus Europa TCS

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

  Don’t hate the game, hate the play-a! I don’t hate either actually.  John Player Special colors are a fave of mine and you can’t beat them on a Europa.   On eBay in Nevada, Texas with reserved bidding starting … Continued

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1974 Lotus Europa SPECIAL EDITION
1 Nov 2013

1974 Lotus Europa SPECIAL EDITION

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

My first car was a ’74 BMW 2002.  We used to take it to Pontiac for service at European Sports Car which eventually moved to Birmingham from making lots of money off of BMW 2002s and Lotus Europa owners.  That’s … Continued

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1973 Lotus Europa, Twin Cam
2 Mar 2012

1973 Lotus Europa, Twin Cam

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

“I am selling this because I am too old and too fat to get in enjoy the drive.” His gain was his loss.  On eBay in La Porte, Indiana for Buy it Now of $8,000 or make offer. “This is … Continued

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1967 Europa S1A
5 Jul 2011

1967 Europa S1A

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

July 10, 2011 – The bidding tapped out at $3,550.   Buy it Now is $7,500 but the bidding starts at $2,500 out of Houston, Texas.   “Due to growing family needs and changing priorities I need to sell my … Continued

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1971 Lotus Europa Type 65
26 Feb 2011

1971 Lotus Europa Type 65

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

UPDATE: The BIN was tripped, car sold on February 27, 2011 for $2,599. Original Post: My first car, a 1974 BMW 2002, needed help we couldn’t provide.  About the only place the was recommended in our area was Auto Europe … Continued

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