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1963 Lotus Cortina Mk1
United Kingdom • 9 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an early 1963 Lotus Cortina Mk1, recently restored over six years using a period-correct GT shell. It has a history as a UK rally entrant and is now in excellent condition, mechanically renewed to a high standard with a tuned Twin-Cam engine.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in superb condition and running strongly, with a recent restoration completed by a marque expert. The rev counter is inoperative, which is a minor imperfection, but overall, the car is described as excellent.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
Z74C073197
Odometer:
2,026 miles
Reg Number:
AFE 718A
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background: The Lotus Cortina came into being through a collaboration between Ford and Colin Chapman, aiming to dominate saloon car racing and meet 'Group 2' homologation requirements.
Built at Lotus’s Cheshunt facility, the new model featured a Twin-Cam version of the Kent engine, revised suspension, lightweight components, and distinct styling including the now-iconic green side stripe.
These purposeful machines quickly earned their place in motorsport history, offering both performance and pedigree in equal measure.
The Car: Registered in 1963, AFE 718A is an early Lotus Cortina Mk1 with a long standing reputation in UK club rallying, having competed for many years under the stewardship of a trio of friends.
The car was well maintained throughout its competitive life, but the demands of rallying ultimately took their toll on the original shell.
The car was then placed into storage alongside a 1963 Cortina GT of the same year.
One of the long-time custodians, an engineer with ...
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£19,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£38,745
Median Price (Since 2020)
£78,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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