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£32,696

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina (MKI) - FIA Specification

Collecting Cars • UK • 26 Jul 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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£32,696

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina (MKI) - FIA Specification

UK • 26 Jul 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1965 Ford Lotus Cortina (MKI) is an FIA-specification classic touring car, rebuilt in 1987 and raced globally. It features a 1.6L twin-cam engine, manual transmission, and iconic Ermine White/Sherwood Green livery, though it is not road-legal and may require recommissioning.

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Condition 

5

The car has been repainted numerous times due to competitive usage. The seller notes that recommissioning may be required due to lack of recent use. While it has racing provenance, these factors suggest it is not in excellent or above condition without some work.

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4,031 miles

BA74EK22742LS

1965

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Manual

RHD

United Kingdom

£32,696

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina (MKI) - FIA Specification

Collecting Cars • UK • 26 Jul 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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Price Analysis vs Other Lotus Cortina Competitions

£32,428

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£46,254

Median Price (Since 2020)

£121,832

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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