£71,332
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1
Bring A Trailer • US • 13 Nov 2024
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Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£71,332
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1
US • 13 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Lotus Cortina MK1 was sold for $88,000. It features a rebuilt Lotus twin-cam engine, a four-speed manual transmission, and a refinished white exterior with green stripes. Recent services include suspension and brake work, but the tires are date-coded from 2017, and the radio is inoperative.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car has been well-maintained with service records, recent work, and some refurbishment. The cosmetic flaws are minor, such as older tires and an inoperative radio. However, the car presents very well and doesn't seem to have any major issues, although the older tires may need replacing soon.
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74,000 miles
BA74FS59295
1966
Auction
Manual
RHD
United States
£71,332
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1
Bring A Trailer • US • 13 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
1,558cc Lotus Twin-Cam Inline-Four Dual Weber Sidedraft Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Tranmission White w/Green Stripes Black Vinyl Upholstery Front Disc Brakes 13" Steel Wheels Koni Front Inserts & Rear Shocks Front Bucket Seats Center Console Wood-Rim Steering Wheel This 1966 Lotus Cortina MK1 is powered by a rebuilt 1,558cc Lotus twin-cam inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in white with green stripes.
The car is equipped with dual Weber sidedraft carburetors, front disc brakes, 13″ steel wheels, Koni rear shocks, a wood-rim steering wheel, front bucket seats, and a center console.
Service performed at Beeline Motors of Santa Cruz, California, in May 2024 included rebuilding the front strut inserts, balancing the prop shaft, flushing the brake fluid, changing the transmission and differential fluids, and replacing various suspension components, the wheel bearings, the steering box seal, the hand brake cable, and the mounts for the engine, gearbox,...
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£19,000
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£37,695
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£78,750
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