£38,745
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1
Bring A Trailer • US • 10 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£38,745
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1
US • 10 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1, one of approximately 160 left-hand-drive models imported to the US, features a replacement twin-cam 1.6-liter engine, a four-speed manual gearbox, and a refinished Ermine White exterior with Sherwood Green striping. The car comes with service records dating back to 1988, manufacturer’s literature, and spare parts, and has had interior and exterior refurbishments in 2014.
Condition
7
The car has undergone refurbishment and recommissioning work, including rust repair, new weatherstripping, and mechanical updates. While the windshield wipers are non-functional and there is mention of older tires, the overall condition appears solid with slight wear, fitting a Very Good rating.
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66,000 miles
BA74FT59374
1966
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£38,745
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1
Bring A Trailer • US • 10 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
1.6-Liter Twin-Cam Inline-Four Weber 40DCOE Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Paint w/Green Stripes Black Upholstery Minilite-Style 13" Wheels Front Disc Brakes Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel Front Seatbelts Service Records since 1980s Window Sticker This 1966 Lotus Cortina was first sold at O’Connor Lincoln-Mercury of Los Angeles, California, and is one of approximately 160 left-hand-drive Mk1 Lotus Cortinas imported new to the United States.
The car was reportedly put in storage in the early 1990s before receiving interior and exterior refurbishments in 2014, and it was listed and acquired by the selling dealer in 2021.
Finished in Ermine White with Sherwood Green striping, the vehicle is powered by a replacement twin-cam 1.6-liter 701M inline-four paired with a four-speed manual gearbox.
Equipment includes dual Weber carburetors, Minilite-style 13″ wheels, front disc brakes, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, three-point front seatbelts, a center console, and a heater.
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£19,000
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£37,695
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£78,750
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