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£25,849 (Est: £29,500 - £32,500)

1965 FORD CORTINA MK1 LOTUS

United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2026 • Lot 80

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AI Listing Summary

This 1965 Ford Cortina Mk1 Lotus has been meticulously converted into a competitive historic rally car, boasting a powerful 1599cc engine producing 170 bhp and a full International spec Historic Cat 1 setup. It comes with extensive documentation, including a Championship win history, and features Bilstein suspension, a close-ratio gearbox, and period Lucas spotlights, making it a significant offering for collectors and motorsport enthusiasts.

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Condition 

7

The vehicle has been converted to a historic rally car with an International spec Historic cat one setup. While the mechanical and structural components appear to be robust and race-ready, the interior features like the Sabelt seats are noted as out of date, indicating some elements may require attention or updating for current standards, hence a 'Very Good' rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

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Reg Number:

EBA 888C

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: FORD Model: CORTINA MK1 LOTUS Registration: EBA 888C Engine Size (cc): 1558 Year of Manufacture: 1965 Date First Registered: 21/04/1965 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Saturday 15 August 2026 - Tuesday 18 August 2026

Points of note

£9,423

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£30,976

Median Price (Since 2020)

£77,679

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