£26,493
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1 Race Car
Bring A Trailer • US • 2 May 2023
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Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£26,493
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1 Race Car
US • 2 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1 is a vintage race car with a 1,600cc Lotus twin-cam engine, performance upgrades like Weber carburetors and a roll cage, and a history in SVRA and CVAR events. It's sold on a bill of sale, reflecting its track-only status, and has expired certifications for safety equipment, requiring attention before further racing.
Condition
6
While the car boasts several performance upgrades and a well-documented racing history, the expired certifications for safety equipment and the unknown total mileage suggest some wear and tear. The description highlights both desirable modifications and areas needing attention, placing it in the 'Good' category.
/ 10
22,000 miles
BA74FM59737
1966
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£26,493
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1 Race Car
Bring A Trailer • US • 2 May 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
TMU 1,600cc Lotus Twin-Cam Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission White w/Green & Yellow Stripes Black Racing Seat 13" Minilite-Style Alloy Wheels Plexiglass Rear Windows Five-Point Safey Harness Roll Cage Fuel Cell Accusump Oil Accumulator Aluminum Radiator Dual Weber Carburetors This 1966 Lotus Cortina is a Mk1 example that was converted for racing use under prior ownership and is powered by a 1,600cc Lotus twin-cam inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
It is finished in white with green and yellow accents, and equipment includes 13″ alloy wheels, a Sparco racing seat, a roll cage, an Accusump oil accumulator, Weber carburetors, a fuel cell, and a fire extinguisher.
The car is said to have competed in SVRA and CVAR events in 2010 and was featured .
This Cortina was recently acquired by the current owner and is now offered on dealer consignment in California with a bill of sale.
The car is finished in white with green and yellow accent stripes and the “Tea...
Price Analysis vs Other Cortinas
£19,000
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£37,695
Median Price (Since 2020)
£78,750
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