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1963 Ford Lotus Cortina MK1 FIA
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 23 Feb 2019
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1963 Ford Lotus Cortina MK1 FIA
UK • 23 Feb 2019
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously restored FIA Cortina, built to a very high standard and presented in Alan Mann colors. It features a George Wadsworth-built Lotus 1558cc engine, a Ford straight-cut dog box, and is equipped with all necessary safety equipment within expiry date, making it ready for various prestige historic motorsport events.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a full nut and bolt restoration to the highest standards, using the best available components. The car is presented in Alan Mann colors and has a high-quality finish often unseen on competition cars.
/ 10
Manual
BPE61 VP
1963
Auction
Z74CO65856 8
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
1963 Ford Lotus Cortina MK1 FIA
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 23 Feb 2019
Market Position:
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Description
A stunning FIA Cortina, ready to do battle.
FIA Cortina, built to a very high standard after an extensive restoration Superbly presented in Alan Mann colours.
13" Minilites with period Dunlop Racing Tyres George Wadsworth-built, Appendix 'K' Lotus 1558cc DOHC on 45 DCOE Webers Ford, steel-cased, straight cut dog box.
All safety equipment within expiry date Eligible for and ready to compete in a variety of prestige events The Lotus Cortina's serendipitous arrival resulted directly from Ford's decision to step up their motorsport involvement in the early 1960s.
Their Head of UK Public Relations, Walter Hayes, spoke to Colin Chapman, asking him to come up with a competitive saloon, using their mainstream Cortina as a base that could be produced in sufficient numbers to satisfy the mandatory 'Group 2' homologation requirements, and with which the Blue Oval could beat all comers.
The solution was to take Ford's bullet-proof 1500 Kent engine, fit it with a twin-cam cylinder head, pop it...
Price Analysis vs Other Lotus Cortina Competitions
£32,428
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£46,254
Median Price (Since 2020)
£121,832
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Silverstone Auctions
Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.
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