Hi Ed, congratulations with the 'ropa 
Rumors says it’s a fantastic car to drive, close to a Seven, and much better than an Elan.
Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chanse to drive mine yet (bought it back in 1999), as I had to do a complete nut-and-bolt restoration.
I bought the car unseen from California (I live in norway, north europe), based on a lot of photoes and the sellers bl@?#$$ lying words (“It’s daily driven, and in near mint condition”).
The body was completely cracked and the rear part had to be rebuilt, the same with the front. Chassis was rotten, engine and gearbox stuck, and the brakelines were just like hard sugar. Interior was OK, then.
Now, 7 years later, it really looks like a car again, but I am a bit tired of the car.
Have had several ‘I’ll do this during the winter’ or ‘I’ll do this during the summer’ breaks, but it is only two active weeks of work from being finished.
Have a look at haverstad.net to see photes and the story of my Europa (and Caterham, and Porsche, and Jensen, and Elan etc…)- and please forgive all my misspellings…
Good look with your car.
Sorry to hear you found the Europa-guys arrogant, thats not my opinion. I’m with the Yahoo Lotus Europa list, and have only met interesting and helpful people, with a huge knowledge of the fantastic Chapman creation.
I think most Europas are in the USA.
You might also take a look at gglotus.org/ - there you’ll find a lot of info on the different Loti (?).
I use to buy parts from Banks Europa Engeneering, SJ Sportscars and Paul Matty, all located in Engalnd.
Well, enjoy youor car, and do not hesitate to contact me again if you have any Europa related question - I’ll do my verey best to hekp you out with the car
Have a nice day - I will; looking foreward to the Caterham drive back home from work 
--ed
