£36,645
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Feb 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£36,645
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1
US • 16 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1, a left-hand drive model, was refurbished in the early 1980s and used in autocross events. While it features a Lotus twin-cam engine and comes with extra wheels, it also has rust, paint issues, and some mechanical problems that need attention.
Condition
5
The car has cosmetic issues like paint chips, rust in the wheel wells, and blemishes on the rocker panels. Mechanically, the tachometer doesn't function, the headlight and turn signal switches don't work properly, and the coolant hoses need to be replaced. The tires also need replacement.
/ 10
31,000 miles
BA74FS59265
LHD
United States
Manual
2-G935
1966
Auction
£36,645
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Feb 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
TMU 1558cc Twin-Cam Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Paint Black Cloth & Vinyl Upholstery 13" Steel Wheels Driver Safety Harness MOMO Steering Wheel Heater Partial Refurbishment Records Set of Four Panasport Wheels w/Tires Included This 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1 is a left-hand drive model that was refurbished by the seller’s grandfather in the early 1980s and subsequently campaigned in autocross events.
It is finished in white with a green stripe and powered by a 1,558cc Lotus twin-cam inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes 13″ steel wheels, chrome bumpers, Smiths instrumentation, a heater, and a driver safety harness.
The seller acquired the car in 2018 and service under current ownership reportedly included replacing the battery and overhauling the rear wheel cylinders.
This Cortina is offered with a removed steering wheel, a set of Panasport wheels, partial refurbishment records, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.
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£19,000
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£37,695
Median Price (Since 2020)
£78,750
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