Not Sold (Est: £55,000 - £65,000)
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 (FIA)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 23 Feb 2024
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Not Sold (Est: £55,000 - £65,000)
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 (FIA)
UK • 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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332 miles (via 2010 MOT)
BA85EG59584
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
UTB 251D
1966
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £55,000 - £65,000)
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 (FIA)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 23 Feb 2024
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Description
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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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
Expired
Expired on 17th Nov 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
332 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Nov 2010, 332 miles
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