Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special

1972 to 1975 · Coupe · 3,130 built

A 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special cost $3,195 new. Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $20,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $24,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,600 to $46,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$24,800
Medium confidence · $17K to $29K
Median · 12 mo
$20,500
Sales · 12 mo
8
Market cap
$77.6M · 3,130 built
Original MSRP
$3,195Up 676% since new

The market

Every recorded 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$24,250 · 31,000 mi · Red
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$10k$20k$30k$40kSep 2019202120222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $25k
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29 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $21kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special sales with photographs
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special, sold Jun 2026

Sold $8,610

1973 · Monaco White · 3 mi
Jun 2, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special, sold May 2026

Sold $26,500

1973 · Magma Orange · 6,000 mi
May 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special, sold Apr 2026

Sold $19,500

1973 · Red · 32,000 mi
Apr 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special, sold Feb 2026

Sold $18,000

1974 · Green · 68,000 mi
Feb 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special, sold Feb 2026

Sold $21,500

1974 · Monaco White · 41,000 mi
Feb 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special, sold Oct 2025

Sold $18,500

1973 · Pistachio Lime Green · 349 mi
Oct 27, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
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Specifications

Engine
Ford-Lotus Twin-Cam, 1.6L
Power
126 hp
Torque
113 lb-ft
0 to 60
6.6 s
Top speed
123 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
1,635 lb
Production
3,130 built
Original MSRP
$3,195
Designer
Ron Hickman

Common questions

How much does a Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special cost?

A 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special cost $3,195 new. Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $20,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $24,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,600 to $46,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $24,800. That sits above the $20,500 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 8 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

Is a Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special a good investment?

It has appreciated 676% against its $3,195 list price. Only 3,130 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,600 to $46,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special have sold?

Shifty has 29 public sales of the Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special on file. The earliest was on Sep 19, 2019.

What is the most expensive Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special sold?

The highest public sale on file is $46,000, on Jan 23, 2023, with 32,000 mi.

What has a Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $24,250Oct 26, 2026Red · 31,000 mi
  • $8,610Jun 2, 2026Monaco White · 3 mi
  • $26,500May 23, 2026Magma Orange · 6,000 mi

About the 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special

The Twin Cam Special transformed the Europa from an intriguing curiosity into a proper sports car. Ford's twin-cam 1.6-liter engine, developed with Lotus, delivered 126 horsepower, a massive improvement over the original Renault unit. Combined with the five-speed gearbox and refined suspension, this became the Europa that could finally match its exotic looks with genuine performance. The 6.6-second 0-60 time was genuinely quick for 1972, while the sublime handling remained untouched. With 3,130 examples produced, Twin Cam Specials are more accessible than S1 models but still represent excellent value in today's classic market. They offer the full Europa experience with usable performance, making them ideal for collectors who actually want to drive their investments.

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