Not Sold (Est: £60,000 - £75,000)
1963 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I FIA
Historics • UK • 16 Jul 2022
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Not Sold (Est: £60,000 - £75,000)
1963 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I FIA
UK • 16 Jul 2022 • Lot 230
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an original Lotus Cortina Mk. I twin-cam that has undergone a full restoration, including seam-welded body, FIA roll cage, rebuilt engine and gearbox, and new interior. It features competition upgrades like heavy-duty suspension and a Salisbury limited-slip differential, making it well-suited for racing and rallying.
Condition
6
While the car has been restored and has several new components, it also has a full FIA roll cage, door bars and foam filled aluminium-alloy fuel tank. These additions may make it difficult to drive on the road.
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28,598 miles
359 GGH
1963
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £60,000 - £75,000)
1963 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I FIA
Historics • UK • 16 Jul 2022
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
There are few road and racing cars more instantly recognised with its violent green arrow pointing it's way so clearly to success.
Using Ford's eponymous two-door saloon and Colin Chapman's indomitable reputation for the twin-cam engine, the marriage was made in heaven.
Chapman commissioned Harry Mundy, he of Coventry Climax fame to come up with a twin-cam version of Ford’s Kent engine.
Keith Duckworth from Cosworth tuned the motor and the 1.6 litre unit was born.
Together with the same close-ratio gearbox as the Elan, some drastically altered suspension and lightweight alloy panels used for doors, bonnet and boot, weight began to be shed and lap times dropped.
The interior received un updated dash featuring the necessary dials, uprated seating and a wood-rimmed steering wheel.
A year after this example was produced, the ally body panels made way for steel ones.
Again, making this one all the more collectable.
The Cortina Lotus had by this time earned an impressive competition ...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 12th Aug 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
2,859 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Aug 2026, 2,859 miles
Failed
On 18th Jun 2026, 2,859 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On 18th Dec 2014, 2,859 miles
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