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£34,965

1970 Lotus Cortina Mk2

Classic Car Auctions • UK • 24 Sept 2021

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£34,965

1970 Lotus Cortina Mk2

UK • 24 Sept 2021

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Cortina Mk2 boasts a 'Blue Mink' exterior over a black interior, a desirable color combination. It features a freshly built Vulcan Engineering Lotus engine, full stainless exhaust, and new brakes and suspension, all suggesting a well-maintained and high-performing classic.

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Condition 

7

The car description mentions a slightly older restoration with photographic documentation, a freshly built Vulcan Engineering Lotus engine, full stainless exhaust system, and new front brakes, clutch, and front suspension struts. It is said to drive faultlessly and performs very well even by modern standards. These details suggest the car is in very good condition.

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6,660 miles

BPA 140H

United Kingdom

BA91JE34433

1970

Auction

£34,965

1970 Lotus Cortina Mk2

Classic Car Auctions • UK • 24 Sept 2021

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Possibly one of the best examples on offer in today's market.

The second incarnation of the Cortina was designed by Roy Haynes and was launched on 18/10/1966 It was introduced in 1967 with the famous Lotus Twin Cam engine now producing 109bhp Unlike the Mk1, the later car was available in a number of colours and one of the nicest combinations was Blue Mink over a black interior Slightly older restoration, photographically documented and a well-known example Fitted with a freshly built Vulcan Engineering Lotus engine with a very healthy output Full stainless exhaust system to the tune of £1,600 and new front brakes, clutch and front suspension struts Said to drive faultlessly and performs very well indeed even by modern standards

Price Analysis vs Other Cortinas

£19,000

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£37,695

Median Price (Since 2020)

£78,750

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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World Record

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Mid-Market

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the mid-market for the Cortina.

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the Cortina.

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