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Not Sold (Est: £37,100 - £51,940)
1965 Ford-Lotus Cortina
United States • 13 Aug 2026 • Lot 20
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Ford-Lotus Cortina is a genuine left-hand-drive Mk1 prepared for historic racing, boasting a significant competition record including a championship win and appearances at major international events. Recently undergoing extensive race preparation, it's immediately eligible for premier historic racing events worldwide.
Condition
8
The car is described as a genuine Mk1 Lotus Cortina prepared for historic racing, with a documented competition history including winning a championship and participating in prestigious events like Goodwood Revival and the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. It has undergone recent extensive maintenance and race preparation in May-June 2026. While it has a racing pedigree and has been well-prepared, the description focuses on its racing capabilities and historic eligibility rather than its cosmetic condition as a road car. It was refinished in Alan Mann Racing livery, implying it's a period-correct race preparation rather than original road condition. Therefore, it is in excellent condition for its intended purpose as a historic race car.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
424440
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1558cc Lotus Twin Cam Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Twin Overhead Camshafts Dual Carburetors Close-Ratio 4-Speed Manual Transmission Revised Lotus Competition Suspension Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes * A genuine left-hand-drive Mk1 Lotus Cortina prepared for historic racing * Winner of the 1999 Dutch Historic Saloon Championship * Entrant in Goodwood Revival, Silverstone Classic, Spa, and Dijon * Presented in iconic Alan Mann Racing livery * Eligible for premier international historic racing events, including Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion * Accompanied by current Historic Technical Passport and logbook THE CAR OFFERED This example, chassis 424440, is an authentic first-generation Lotus Cortina, now often referred to as a Mk1—an increasingly important distinction in today's market given the number of standard Cortinas subsequently converted to Lotus specification.
Built in November 1965 as a left-hand-drive European-market car, this example retains its desirable original factory conf...
Points of note
£15,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,238
Median Price (Since 2020)
£77,679
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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