1965 Ford Lotus Cortina (MKI) - FIA Specification

KEY FACTS

• This MkI Ford Lotus Cortina is a sought-after classic British sports saloon, which was rebuilt in 1987 as an FIA-specification classic touring car.
• Under the bonnet sits a reportedly rebuilt naturally aspirated 1.6-litre twin-cam inline-four with Webber carburettors, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
• This example has been with the seller for five years and is reported to have raced globally, in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and Austria and the seller states that its MSA Passport was granted in 2018 and remains valid until 2028. Its FIA Technical Passport has expired.
• This Mk1 Lotus Cortina was rebuilt by Simon Hadfield in 1987 as a competition car and is not road-legal.
• The odometer indicates 4,031 miles, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Lotus Cortina is finished in the iconic hue of Ermine White with contrasting Sherwood Green accents, over a largely stripped out body-coloured cabin, featuring black cloth-trimmed bucket seats, and brushed aluminium trim.
• It rides on a set of 13-inch Performance Minilite-style alloy wheels fitted with Yokohama Advan Neova tyres.
• Equipment includes quick-release bonnet and boot catches, a Moto Lita steering wheel, kill switches, a Sparco driver’s bucket seat, an aftermarket passenger bucket seat, a full roll cage, a plumbed-in fire extinguisher system, Sabelt and RCI harnesses, Smiths gauges, aluminium pedals, a race fuel cell with facet plumbing, push-out front quarter light windows, individual throttle body trumpets, Weber carburettors, a front strut brace, and simplified door cards.
• The seller states that the car is still fitted with its factory aluminium doors and boot lid.
• The car comes with an MSA vehicle passport, and a collection of historical documentation and maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the car has been repainted numerous times over the years due to its competitive usage.

CONDITION

• The carburettors were rebuilt in December 2018 by Hawkins Carburettors.
• Historical maintenance invoices as well as a partial dated breakdown of the car’s maintenance history is available in the photo gallery.
• The seller notes that a recommissioning may be required due to a lack of recent use.

SUMMARY

This Mk1 Ford Lotus Cortina is an iconic and highly desirable classic homologation special, which was rebuilt in 1987 as an FIA-specification classic touring car. Presented in its instantly recognisable Ermine White and Sherwood Green livery, and boasting previous racing provenance, it would make a smart addition to any motorsport-themed collection.

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