£19,000 (Est: £19,000 - £21,000)
1968 LOTUS CORTINA
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£19,000 (Est: £19,000 - £21,000)
1968 LOTUS CORTINA
UK • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 494
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Lotus Cortina, a desirable NK2 model, has been owned for 25 years and features a rebuilt engine from 2019, electronic ignition, and an electric fuel pump. It includes a comprehensive history file with invoices, MOTs, and period documentation, indicating it's a well-maintained classic that sold within its estimate.
Condition
7
The car has had an engine rebuild in 2019 and electronic ignition and electric fuel pump upgrades. It comes with a good history file including MOTs, invoices, photos, and correspondence. However, it is a 1968 car with expected signs of age and use for its vintage, thus rated as Very Good.
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56,110 miles (via 2009 MOT)
KGM 580F
1968
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£19,000 (Est: £19,000 - £21,000)
1968 LOTUS CORTINA
Mathewsons • UK • 30 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: LOTUS Model: CORTINA Registration: KGM 580F
Engine Size (cc): 1558 Year of Manufacture: 1968 Date First Registered: 21/02/1968 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Cortinas
£19,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£37,695
Median Price (Since 2020)
£78,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 24th Jul 2010
Latest MOT mileage:
56,110 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 22nd Jul 2009, 56,110 miles
Passed
On 25th Jul 2008, 55,969 miles
Passed
On 13th Jul 2007, 55,862 miles
Passed
On 15th Jun 2006, 55,570 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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