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As a newby here, but a two time Europa owner, I'm still looking for an S4. I missed out on the red S4 with the wire wheels on BAT recently and was pleased to see this project car available. After looking at the photos closely there doesn't appear to be much wrong with the car, other than the lack of engine/transmission and radiator. Assuming the engine/trans was removed correctly, does anyone see any problems installing a suitable Ford crossflow (or even an early non-crossflow) and Cortina transmission? I'm not familiar enough with S7's to know if a specific transmission is required to fit. Also I'm curious about the radiator, is this an item available or is it a custom made product? Thanks for any information the group can provide. Larry

Hi All - As stated I just joined this group as I have lusted after a Super Seven S4 since the early 70's. My new wife at the time talked me out of ordering the kit version but I eventually bought a 1969 Europa Type 54. Drove it daily to work in LA traffic until I was rear-ended by a VW. Had it towed to Bob Chalman's place in Redondo Beach and was fixed up good as new. Eventually life got in the way and I sold the S2 off to pay for part of a new house. The wife and I made a deal that eventually I could get another Europa, which happened in the mid 1990's. A 1973 TCS with all the original equipment but had been sitting a while. Original CA car so not much rust. I bought it with the goal of "restoring" it, although it did run and drive. Life got in the way again and I also bought a Saleen Mustang as a week-end car. I started back on the Europa about 6 years ago, removed the engine/transaxle, redid the front/rear suspension and bought lots of parts i wanted to replace. Also got the engine rebuilt by a local guy who raced Lotus 23's with his dad. It's still a work in progress. My motivation in joining this group has been the recent auctions on Bring A Trailer for Super Seven S4's. I'm pretty active with the two Europa groups and a few guys have S4's but thought this group could help with cars coming up for sale. To be honest, my budget is not where recent S4 sales have occurred. Would really like something that needs some TLC but is not a basket case or clapped out race car. Thanks Larry Mullen