Original steel wheels for the Lotus Europa

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I just purchased a set of Rubery Owen & Co steel wheels for my 1970 Lotus Europa. These came standard on the car when purchased although many drivers updated to fancier mag wheels. In decent shape with original hubcaps they are now quite rare.

1970 Lotus Europa S2
1970 Lotus Europa S2

I’ll be refinishing the rims in the original aluminum colour. Whether I’ll use the wheels is up for debate. I really don’t need them and have my mind set on a set of Panasports or something similar. It’s still awesome to have a set of originals however.

Lotus Europa steel rim
Lotus Europa steel rim

The chrome Lotus hubcaps are in nice condition with only a small amount of pitting. They should polish up nicely. I had never noticed before but it’s interesting that the venting holes in these Lotus only rims are in the shape of the Lotus logo. Very cool!

Lotus Europa steel wheel and hubcap
Lotus Europa steel wheel and hubcap

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3 COMMENTS

  1. Helo
    I need to buy four original steel wheels (Rubery Owen & Co 4 1/2 J 13) for my Lotus Europa.
    If you have that, please contact me by email.
    Thanks
    Best regards
    Aurélio Pita das Neves

  2. Helo
    Thanks, but if you where I can buy it, please contact me.
    Best regards
    Aurélio Pita das Neves
    00 351 932253051

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