[{"id": 4066912, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579799189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4066919, "authorName": "djgaloot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djgaloot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579799353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4066930, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "36,24, 55", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1579799650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4066934, "authorName": "wish-I-had-kept-it", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wish-i-had-kept-it/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea how many HP? Any dyno test results?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579799679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4066943, "authorName": "masernut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masernut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only proper race cars have a burl walnut dash.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579799917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4066967, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A 12:1 BDA snuggled in there and we don't get a driving video? Even a start up video? \r\n\r\nI don't see any mention of a title in the listing. It was a street car once, does it still have a title. Of course, that definition is quite fluid and depends on what state you live in. \r\n\r\nI don't think I have ever seen a Europa with such aggressive body modifications. I like it. it takes the whole concept from cute, to little monster.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579800403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4066968, "authorName": "James_Bennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_bennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THIS is what I needed Mulholland racing in high school!\r\nNo livery though, might be a bust.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579800426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067001, "authorName": "rkr1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rkr1957/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by rkr1957", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579800869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4067023, "authorName": "n2267aditt0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/n2267aditt0/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by n2267aditt0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579801121, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4067031, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG.\r\nWhat\u2019s BaT trying to do to us?\r\nThe Imp, The Morgan and now this!!!!!!\r\nAnyone wanting to start a car race museum has a great start here right now", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1579801258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067034, "authorName": "johnnytightlips", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnytightlips/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "out: porsche\r\nin: this", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1579801395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067079, "authorName": "ygz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ygz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BDA-power and wood dash \u2013 good golly! Never mind the stepside-style rear wheel arches, this goes with the Imp on the coolest ever race car shortlist.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579802130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067149, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To mis-quote the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the rear suspension is almost, but not quite, completely unlike the stock set-up. Looks like fun.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579803121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067181, "authorName": "917-12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/917-12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A HHGttG reference in a BaT auction? That has to be a first.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579803496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067185, "authorName": "bertrand", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertrand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the best of care with Graham Collins (Collins Racing Services invoices).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579803561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067203, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mike_Breinin \"I don\u2019t think I have ever seen a Europa with such aggressive body modifications.\" A local racer (Gary Milligan) used to do very well with his '67 Europa, mostly slaloms and the like and the body back then in the '80s and '90s was almost as radical though not as well executed as this one.\r\n\r\nFor me, this, in slightly dialed down fashion is how they should have come from the factory.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579803748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067206, "authorName": "lapsrus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lapsrus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driver's side door needs either a cup holder or a sick bag. Seriously, this is a great build.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579803781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067298, "authorName": "Hugh_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hugh_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@917-12 Surprisingly not. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Hitchhiker%E2%80%99s+Guide+to+the+Galaxy+bringatrailer.com", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579805151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067343, "authorName": "brigadooner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brigadooner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool car. Wonder why didn\u2019t they start with a type 47 (true race car space frame chassis and suspension). The Europa was meant to be a street car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579805774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067344, "authorName": "IrishlovesBritish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishlovesbritish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wagonboytd \r\n\r\nIf Kim Kardasian were a race car.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1579805803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067369, "authorName": "jjokc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjokc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My god, what a sweet car\u2014made all the sweeter in having been resurrected from what it was in the 2012 listing (and I remember seeing it then!). Although I have neither funds nor the time to bid, I was more than happy to devote the majority of my lunch hour to perusing the photos and reading the documentation from Hiram Cruz and other former owners. \n\nCars and stories like this one really are at the very heart of why so many of us cling to this hobby in the first place. To paraphrase Peter Egan (@elroyguy), a man is never closer to god than when he's taken a forlorn, disassembled hulk of a worn-out race car and made it to run and drive again. \n\nAn IMSA Lotus Europa may or may not be your thing, but if the saga of this car's journey and rebirth doesn't stir your blood as an enthusiast, you're probably in the wrong place.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1579806116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067524, "authorName": "themotoringclub (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themotoringclub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone for the comments thus far, we are very excited to present this car and have really enjoyed having it in our space as we prepped for this auction. We will be uploading a startup/sound video along with a walkaround of the engine out during the restoration.\r\n\r\nTo answer a couple of the questions thus far from @wish-i-had-kept-it and @mike_breinin the car does not have title, will come with bill of sale and the last dyno recorded 226 HP at 9300 RPM :)\r\n\r\nLet us know if you have any other questions. The car will be on display at our Clubhouse in Marina del Rey, CA. We are also excited that the timing of this auction lines up with the running of this years 24 Hours of Daytona so we will be live streaming the race this weekend with the car on display if anyone local wants to join along!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579806953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067639, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What impact will the Ford vs Ferrari movie have on this?? Must be a fabulous racecar because they were awful to try and use for transportation! @Bentley52 - I can tell you Lotus Europa stories that will curl your hair! I worked for a Lotus dealer when I was in college.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579807832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4067904, "authorName": "testa1986", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/testa1986/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. I have wanted a Europa for years. If I get over my phobia of the agony of getting parts for semi- rare old cars, this would be a cool one to own. Nice paint job and body mods.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579809966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4068701, "authorName": "LS-Swap-Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ls-swap-guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My uncle had a Europa when I was growing up. It was a little worse for wear at the time, but in my mind this is what it must have looked like in it's prime.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579815953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4068730, "authorName": "TommyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@testa1986; worry not, tons of parts availability for the Europa, both in the states and the UK. I\u2019ve owned two of these and never had a problem.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579816207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4068739, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 1970's; I miss them, for reasons such as this.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579816286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4068749, "authorName": "TommyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the mechanical specifications of this car...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579816369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4068958, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No mention of why the orange light on the roof that I can see, despite the excellent write-up and 26 comments.\n\nRace-car or Pace-car?\n\nI've always thought Europas' were ugly cars. This one transcends ugly to downright brutal. In a great way!\n\nBest looking Europa I've ever seen. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579819167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4068972, "authorName": "Bentley52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brakeservo - Very cool Lotus. Thanks for tagging me on this one. Will be fun to see where the conversation goes. The song that popped into my head when I first saw this was,\n\nWorking Man by Rush.\n\nMust be the colors!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579819336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069025, "authorName": "Plasticporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re RevSome. The light on the roof is likely to allow spotters to identify the car at night at Daytona. Different classes of cars can be identified by diff color head lights. Teams will typically have a spotter on the roof of the stands on the front straight and be in communications with the driver and crew chief. If I remember correctly Hiram, who raced this car at Daytona spotted for me several years back when I was driving a car owned by his son", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1579820060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069042, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Plasticporsche Sounds perfectly likely. Thanks for the explanation!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579820288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069109, "authorName": "themotoringclub (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themotoringclub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@plasticporsche - bingo, thanks for chiming in!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579821976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069209, "authorName": "literarymadness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/literarymadness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ridiculously cool Europa and AND with Daytona provenance! Just when I thought I couldn't be more of a Europa fan. Just looking at those photos makes me want to drive mine.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579824490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069269, "authorName": "mynameistimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynameistimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "... rescued through BaT before it became an auction site, literally sold out of a trailer as a nearly-rolling shell, restored over most of a decade and now offered as a premium listing.\n\nCan't wait to see where this goes.\n\nThere just has to be a full-length feature documentary film series for BaT Success Stories of this caliber. Can't wait to see that someday, too.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579825754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069374, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos of the engine running and a walk around of the engine after the rebuild have been added to the listing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579828446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069420, "authorName": "wirewheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wirewheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great job on this Europa! We owned this Europa many years ago, when we purchased it out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. It was sold without ay engine, and was in need of restoration.\r\nHiram Cruz stopped by our shop for a reunion with the car after may years. I think he told me that this Europa originally raced with a Cosworth FVA engine. He recalled finishing the 1978 Daytona 24, despite having only 2nd and 5th gears left. \r\nUntil only a few years ago, this Lotus had the distinction of being the only Lotus to ever finish a major 24 HR endurance race. Quite a feat!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1579829691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069589, "authorName": "Plasticporsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plasticporsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Glad to contribute when I can. Cars like this make BAT a special place for enthusiasts", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579834573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069615, "authorName": "themotoringclub (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themotoringclub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wirewheel thanks for that, always special to connect with former owners and discover some history through comments on BaT!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579835403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069663, "authorName": "Dazed_and_Amused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dazed_and_amused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lotus. Europa. Race Car. \r\n\r\n\"In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.\"", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1579836847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4069847, "authorName": "rnr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rnr/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by rnr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579845604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4070081, "authorName": "JagManBill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagmanbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "O...M...G...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1579873748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070231, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Generally I like flares, but these really make the care look like an El Camino", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579876995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070261, "authorName": "LateBrakeU2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latebrakeu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wirewheel,they should grant it a last minute nosatlgic entry in to this years Rolex24,that would get the car count closer to 40..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579877519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070287, "authorName": "hrlydavison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hrlydavison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While looking through these photos here, in my mind I am drifting around the hair pin turn at the Monaco Grand Prix. 2nd gear, smoke coming from the rear like the fog around Golden Gate bridge. \n\nWhat an awesome historic beast!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579877941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070296, "authorName": "Abacot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abacot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hayes\r\n\r\nNot sure about your \"only Lotus to ever finish\" comment given the success of both the 11 and 14 (Elite) at LeMans.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579877985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070372, "authorName": "RandyBMC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randybmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car! Who knew 914 flares would look so cool on a Lotus? GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579879728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070411, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The appearance of the original design is not impaired a bit by those modifications.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579880568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070495, "authorName": "nameisbauer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nameisbauer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good morning. damn.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579881908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070644, "authorName": "dono59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dono59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VERY, VERY cool car. I owned a '73 Europa JPS in the late 70's great car to drive!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579884466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4070802, "authorName": "jmushock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmushock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to see this car brought back to its 70's form. I saw this car run at Daytona my first trip there and fell in love. Got to meet Hiram and took lots of pics. Had several street Europas at the time sold them and bought a similar but less professionally built Europa which we raced in the 80's. Congrats to you for this proper restoration.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1579887004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4071741, "authorName": "fitfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fitfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i know that car! could not ask for a better round of hands on that car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579896276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4073153, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally something off a Porsche looks great on an English car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579906330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4073323, "authorName": "Pete000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pete000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great historic photos and documentation, Love it !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579910070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4074258, "authorName": "BobJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What Octane Race gas does it require?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1579957743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4074753, "authorName": "cjantzen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjantzen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "110 Octane Race Gas", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579970131, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4075419, "authorName": "24hourchamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/24hourchamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be awesome for vintage racing. You even have a nice wood dash. Ex-24 Hour cars bring instant respect at the track, but you better be a thorough driver, this Lotus will put a target on your back!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1579991411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4075564, "authorName": "TeeBird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teebird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beauty sizzles! I've never seen Nomex upholstery before, but I've never been in the hot seat either.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1579997743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4075655, "authorName": "dwlotus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dwlotus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is really impressive. I vintage race a series 1 Europa so I have some idea what it takes to get one on the track and finish races. I hope the eventual buyer gets it back on track where it belongs. Good luck", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580001859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4075816, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone have any idea of who sells the headlight covers for a Europa?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580011516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4076589, "authorName": "kobe-sean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kobe-sean/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow thats a beaut!! Awesome job in the restoration! BTW what about HP?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580067429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4076714, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome Europa!!! I was in Daytona both years it raced there. Classic underdog. It was by no means the fastest in a straight line. But, the crew would take it DEEP into the infield corners. And it cornered as good as anything too. I know I have pictures somewhere. I am one who likes it when someone brings, and races, something different. Really great to see this Lotus restored back to how it was back in the day. Also nice to see it's a Premier listing. Plenty of time to keep looking at all the pictures. Fantastic GTU Europa!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580074491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4076726, "authorName": "argo19c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo19c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aloha,\r\nIt is truly amazing what you have been able to accomplish with the historic Daytona Europa from what you were handed by me several years ago. From a small ad on Jacksonville, Florida's Craigslist, to a mini warehouse in Maclenny, Florida and onto to the right person to restore the car. \r\nHaving been a corner worker at Daytona and having taken photos of the Europa on track during the 24Hrs. myself and having kept all of those old slides from back then, I was quickly able to determine that this sad car was indeed the Daytona Europa. Interestingly enough, the seller at that time had lost the lease on the mini warehouse and if someone had not had a response to that craigslist ad, the Lotus would have been sent to the crusher. \r\nIt was impressive seeing the Europa in the 24 Hrs. and even more impressive as to how competitive it was. Congratulations on following through with the amazing restoration and hopefully, the new owner will take the car to be displayed at next years \"Legends of Daytona\". Ralph", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1580075251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4077408, "authorName": "Mot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having spent the past weekend watching the Rolex 24 on TV, this car reminds me of how much the race has changed over the years. Back in the seventies it was truly run what ya brung . There were some real grassroots teams with shoe string budgets out there with the big boys. I think the Mazda RX3s may have been the loudest cars in the race. I still have my programs from the races and the '79 program lists this car as starting 58th finishing 39th and earning $200 in prize money.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1580137126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4077662, "authorName": "themotoringclub (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themotoringclub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kobe-sean - its 226 HP at 9300 RPM :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580143165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4079117, "authorName": "carbonbl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbonbl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\uff37\uff29\uff24\uff25", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580159961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4079715, "authorName": "penp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBRBIll\r\nAircraft Windshield Company, Southern California", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580169783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4079755, "authorName": "GBRBIll", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@penp - thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580171039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4079841, "authorName": "penp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/penp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBRBIll \r\n\r\nOr... go to the place where they got the ones for this car (I just saw the receipt in the photos posted), a place called Kelvedon Lotus in Northern England. As a multiple Europa owner for many years, I'd never heard of this place, so nice discovery. But... Orange County, is a bit closer, for me. \r\n\r\nAnd, just to be clear (hey \u2013 that's a pun!), Aircraft Windshield does not sell Lotus parts, they make stuff from scratch or copy existing (typically broken) things. But, they made me set a few years ago, so assuming they cross-reference their molds by car as well as by customer, they should be able to set you up. \r\n\r\n(And apologies to anyone from Manchester or Leeds who is offended by me calling Lincolnshire \"Northern England\"...)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580172766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4082395, "authorName": "Davey_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speaking of adapting a Europa for racing I saw one ice racing on frozen Lake Phalen in Minnesota around 1990. The extremely low center of gravity and mid-engine polar moment of inertia may have been advantageous and it looked like a UFO amongst its rough-and-ready competitors as it zoomed to the far side of the course. When it came back into view the front fiberglass had a large section askew and flapping. I\u2019m guessing there was some inadvertent contact with another car or maybe it smacked into chunks of compressed snow slightly off the course. \r\nI look forward to seeing this Europa on the track. It\u2019s beautiful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580242675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4082933, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing tickles me in my nether regions", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580247211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4084236, "authorName": "Roadsterboy46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadsterboy46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to @GBRBIll you can get Lotus Europa headlight covers from Richard Winter - Europa Engineering at 40 Church Road in Banks, Southport, Lancashire, UK Phone - 001-441-704227059", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580266824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088195, "authorName": "ricksminis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricksminis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, I have seen this car in person, last season at Buttonwillow. HUGE amount of work has gone into this rebuild, and HUGE cost to put it back to original spec with the Cosworth, and FT200. The Cosworth is a high revving engine, making this a screamer on-track, so much better for short straights and the esses! I have owned a Europa, back in the before time, and they handle like no other. I see the bid at $50kUSD, this is a steal! You could not buy the parts for this cost, let alone the labor, WOW! GO FOR IT !!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1580339039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4088666, "authorName": "Whitworth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whitworth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's cars like this from IMSA in the 70's that make attending vintage races so much fun.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580348251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4095039, "authorName": "themotoringclub (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themotoringclub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a quick clarifier about the engine from a question we received: The Cosworth is a BDD engine as is shown on the engine spec sheet included in the gallery.\u00a0 The BDD is a BDA series \u201cBelt driven, A type \u201c engine based on a Kent block. The BDD engine that was successful in Formula Atlantic in the 70\u2019s is a variant in the BDA series of engines.\u00a0\r\n\r\nThanks for all the continued interest, let's get some more action this week :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580499676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4101200, "authorName": "markt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what is the HP Rating of engine on DYNO now", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580747249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4103462, "authorName": "lotuspilot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lotuspilot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ricksminis, it's kind of not really a \"steal\" at 50K. It won't sell at that. Beautiful Europa and I bet it is a blast to drive ;^).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580773108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4104116, "authorName": "themotoringclub (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themotoringclub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@markt 226 HP at 9300 rpm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580795318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4104341, "authorName": "trizzuth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trizzuth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hack mechanic must be drooling over this bad boy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580823480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4104508, "authorName": "rlewis123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlewis123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car. If I was 40 pounds lighter and 40 years younger, I'd be bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580827076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4105761, "authorName": "ricksminis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricksminis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOTUSPILOT\r\nthe point was where the price is NOW at $50k it is a steal, I hope the price keeps going up, huge amount of work into this. In person it is exceptional, I know as I sell race cars for a living! I used to own one of the street versions in 1977, so much fun, but with this amount of work it is a VERY fast and competitive car, this is a rare opportunity to purchase this piece of racing history!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580845314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4107514, "authorName": "Mgaguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgaguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m at a loss for words.\r\nThe bid has remained stagnant for some time so I don\u2019t know what\u2019s up.\r\nEveryone is falling over with praise not only in looks but the beautiful way it was built - obviously with pride and care.\r\nAnd ....... you can get yourself a piece of racing history.\r\nAnd someone is right - this should not sell anywhere near current bid.\r\nC\u2019mon guys - giddyup", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1580862523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4107600, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some auctions are all about the finale.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580864318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108431, "authorName": "rwillett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwillett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This is a piece of history, I can remember these in the UK, a friend's dad had one. I have never seen a racing one though, and not one that was designed for 24 hours racing at that.\r\n\r\nI'm in two minds as to whether I like this or not. The original was very delicate, this is far more brutal. Absolutely not criticizing it, but the lurid paintworks and bodywork were of the time. \r\n\r\nI suspect it is an absolute hoot to drive with that much power and such a low weight. I'd love to see it in England at Silverstone as I suspect it's pretty much flat out for a lot of the track. Might be difficult to see as it's so low.\r\n\r\nI wish the buyer all the best, I really hope they use it and I only wish my bank account was up to this. It would be nice to see some UK stuff on here at a price I can afford :)\r\n\r\nAs an aside it would be nice if some of the sellers put some feedback of the car up, pictures and videos of what they do with them. Not looking at eBay type feedback, but comments on actually using the cars, bikes or whatever.\r\n\r\n@penp - Apologies accepted for putting Lincolnshire in the North of England. I live in North Yorkshire where men are men, women and women and ferrets are scared. Note that even people from Yorkshire are divided into proper Northerners and the rest, i.e. weak livered southerners. :)\r\n\r\nRob", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580909247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108684, "authorName": "ZX9RCAM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zx9rcam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the \"walk around dyno video\", does he really say that it's a \"V8\", or am I hearing it wrong?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580914363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108778, "authorName": "apexdc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apexdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought I read everything, but what does it weigh?? It\u2019s a LOTUS! Enquiring minds want to know. Very cool car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580916168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108891, "authorName": "Offshore241", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offshore241/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing this car in Florida storage garage several years with the Daytona 24 badging on it. Was more of a project then I was looking for. Glad someone took the time and $$$ to bring it back !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580918139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108915, "authorName": "Jabooby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabooby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a paint scheme worthy of Matchbox.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580918589, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4108928, "authorName": "Owlseye", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/owlseye/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to believe this bit of Lotus history is only at $50k and a very well restored but stock Twincam is at $34.5k. There is less than 3 hours left in the auction for this fine racecar.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580918846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109088, "authorName": "Tom_G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It did qualify almost 20 sec. off the pace and finish 150 laps behind a 260Z entered by Bondurant", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580921943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109175, "authorName": "themotoringclub (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themotoringclub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok folks, final hours lets get this moving!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1580923439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109245, "authorName": "Rat70fj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rat70fj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No doubt. Seems like everyone is asleep on this auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580924353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109251, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rnr pretty much set the pace with a strong push to the front in the early going, but I suspect that pace will pick up as the final minutes approach and this marathon race comes to a close.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580924449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109371, "authorName": "NielsW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nielsw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a stunning car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580926951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109395, "authorName": "cfujgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfujgo/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by cfujgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580927275, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4109466, "authorName": "L-over-D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/l-over-d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fresh BD and FT200 is worth 50 K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580928460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109523, "authorName": "97TypeR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97typer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No love", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580929187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109524, "authorName": "Boozzer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boozzer/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by Boozzer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580929199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4109526, "authorName": "97TypeR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97typer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn that was close", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580929214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109529, "authorName": "Vander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boozzer beats the buzzer", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580929239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109533, "authorName": "cfujgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfujgo/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by cfujgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580929284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4109545, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/5/20 at $51,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580929404, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 4109663, "authorName": "SRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car. I saw it at The Motoring Club in Venice and it's truly a unique beast. Hard to value but certainly worth much more than the reserve.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1580930321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4109817, "authorName": "SRF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Meant much more than the high bid. No idea where the reserve is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580931067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4111951, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@97TtypeR \"Damn that was close\"\r\n\r\nClose to what?\r\n\r\nA down payment?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580957823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4123323, "authorName": "cfujgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfujgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@themotoringclub please reach out, I still have an interest, Thanks, cfujgo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1581264148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4178004, "authorName": "efh8sov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efh8sov/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was one of the original prior owners of this race car 1999-2002, Good Luck! Very interesting Lotus Racing Legacy car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1582610436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4643944, "authorName": "KalleRiccar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kallericcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car was stolen from my storage garage outside Jacksonville,FL by Rich Madsen in 2008!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1591924353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8065030, "authorName": "Shaughnessy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaughnessy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@themotoringclub. Is this car still available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1646699445, "type": "comment"}]