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1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 (FIA)
United Kingdom • 23 Feb 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This right-hand drive, UK-market 1966 Lotus Cortina has been professionally converted to an FIA-specification race car. With a rebuilt engine, refreshed brakes and suspension, and a recently rebuilt gearbox, this historic touring car is ready for tours, historic rallies, or European circuits.
Condition
8
The car has been professionally converted to an FIA-specification race car and has undergone significant investment in refining the chassis and improving the engine and transmission. It has been maintained by acclaimed specialists and has been recently refreshed, indicating a high level of care and attention to detail.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BA85EG59584
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
UTB 251D
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In 1961, Colin Chapman was commissioned by Harry Mundy to design a twin-cam version of the Ford Kent engine and its first appearance was at the Nürburgring in a Lotus 23 driven by Jim Clark.
Soon after, the engine appeared in the Lotus Elan.
During the engine's development, Walter Hayes at Ford asked Colin Chapman to fit the twin-cam into 1,000 Ford saloons for 'Group 2' racing homologation.
Chapman accepted the contract and the Type 28, or Lotus Cortina as it became known, was born.
Whilst Ford supplied the two-door body shells and took care of the marketing, Lotus engineered the mechanical and cosmetic changes which included the 1,558cc engine along with the Elan's close-ratio gearbox, front quarter bumpers and Lotus badges.
They also made changes to the interior with a new centre console to accommodate the revised gear lever position, different seats and a later styled dashboard that incorporated a tachometer, odometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel gauges.
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£32,428
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£46,254
Median Price (Since 2020)
£121,832
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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