uropas were built from 1966 into 1975. There were approximately 9000 built over that period.

bought 2037R in 1982 from the then-current owner in Foster City CA (near San Francisco). It's a Twin Cam model with the early 336 Renault transaxle. It's had a history of modification and the first 10 years of the history is lost. The serial number identifies it as the 37th Federal (US Market) Twin Cam made (or was it the 38th?). The many changes will certainly not be appreciated by those valuing originality...

When the car is running (meaning when I'm not in major modification mode) it's used for driving to the store and to Lotus club events and also driving on track days.

Approximate history since 1982:
1982-91: In frequent use. About 90,000 miles in total from new.  
1991-96: Dormant, needing engine work.
1996: Engine rebuilt, frame off restoration started.
2004: Restoration complete, Europa in frequent use.
2007(March): Engine cam-bearing problem, swapping in Zetec 2.0L.
2009(March): Back on the road (barely). 
2009(September): The first time a track day was free of issues.

My conversion to Zetec was quite expensive. I've made many mistakes. I bought some very pricy things, a few of which I could not use in the end. I had to redo some things several times. I had some parts specially made. The conversion has cost well over $30,000 so far. Others have spent only a fraction of this using different components and better planning. But no matter what the conversion is not cheap. A significant amount of design and fabrication is involved (or so I claim :-) !

If you have questions about the conversion or find mistakes here, do not hesitate to let me know. My email address is on my home page (see the top of this page for a link to home).

• What it looks like today.
• History that I know of
• As purchased description/pictures
• Frame Restoration
• Front sway bar is non standard
• Rear Axle is non-standard
• Door inside - details
• Radiator and engine cooling system
• Twin Cam Rebuild 1996
• Zender front brakes
• Wilwood rear brakes and master cylinder
• Springs and Shocks
• Weights and weight balance
• Electrical Wiring redone
• What Engine To Use
• Zetec Engine as built
• Zetec Engine fuel system
• Zetec Engine EFI
• Zetec Engine starter
• Zetec Engine alternator
• Zetec Engine Oil Pan
• Zetec Engine Oil System
• Zetec Engine Clutch/Flywheel System
• Zetec Engine Speedo Drive (no angle drive)
• The Part Number Page
• Europa Tools
• 336 speedometer and original angle drive
• Oil Pan -Twin Cam
• Engine compartment - Twin Cam