I don’t like posting cars that are on the expensive end of the typical DT price range ($1-$20,000) but occasionally a car comes through that could be offed for $50k…if not today, then in a few years. If this next car was a similar condition Porsche 911, Austin-Healey 3000, or Fastback Mustang it would certainly […]
This next car comes from Erik202 who writes: I know this one is slightly above the DT budget but maybe there are some readers who’ve been saving that Christmas money from grandma up for the last i dunno, 30-40 years and can to afford stretch a little for something cool. Find this 1970 Lotus Europa S2 […]
The Lotus Europa has always been a favorite car over around these here parts — we DT writers love its lightweight composite chassis, mid engine high revving powerplant and cheap entry price. Time has driven the nicer examples to higher prices, but you can still get nice cheap Europa for the price of a 911 […]
A wise man once told me: A cheap exotic might just be the most expensive car you ever buy. It may have been the cheap wine, the altitude, or the way his beard moved when he said it…but those words have stuck with me, and are particularly poignant in the context of this next feature. […]
The Europa was a sporty two seater built by Colin Chapman’s Lotus Cars in Norfolk, UK. Only 9300 of these high-butted gems were built between 1966-1975 and in today’s world of overpriced junk (see Porsche 912 prices…ahem) the Europa is still surprisingly affordable as long as you avoid over priced examples for sale on various […]
This next car comes as a tip from Carter who writes: Personally it looks like an offspring of a VW Doka meets a Triumph Spitfire, but being a Lotus, I am sure it has a following. Find this 1971 Lotus Europa offered for $6,000 in Maine via craigslist. From the seller: Early Europa unrestored, needs work […]
Let’s get something out in the open. This next car is going to be a money pit. A get caught cheating on your divorce atty spouse level of money shredder. A cocaine addict with an unlimited line of credit at the local Goons R Us loan shark. Like owning a classic boat. A LOT like […]
A custom Lotus Europa roadster sounds like a terrible idea. The structural rigidity likely isn’t changed much because the Europa used a fiberglass body glued to a boxed-steel backbone chassis, but aesthetically, there are many ways to fail miserably. Somehow, the builder of this thing managed to pull it off and build a good looking […]
When did interesting colors on cars go out of style? It seems that every other car you see on the road today is some boring shade of silver, white, or black. Why don’t people like Plum Crazy, Mint Green, or Copper anymore? I for one, would love to have a brand new Honda covered […]
I like this 1970 Lotus Europa S2 with an assortment of upgrades here on eBay bidding for $6,800 reserve-not-met with auction ending on Sunday.