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Production of the Lotus Cortina began in February of 1963 with homologation being achieved in September of 1963 despite production not yet having reached the FIA's 1,000-off minimum. Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, Vic Elford, Jack Sears, Sir John Whitmore, and Jacky Ickx all raced Cortinas. Jim Clark – multiple F1 World Champion and Indy 500 winner, also won the 1964 British Saloon Car Championship in his works version.
It is believed that 2,894 Lotus Cortinas were built when production ended in late 1966. In 1967 a Lotus Cortina Mark II followed, assembled by Ford not Lotus, and therefore not allocated a Lotus type number.
This particular Series 1 Lotus Cortina was developed as a streetable vintage race car and has been used in various vintage events throughout the Northwest for almost 15 years. It has FIA-CACC logbooks and homologation paperwork.
This is a left-hand drive with a liver rear axle. The car was restored to factory specifications in the early 1990s and finished in its original Ford color scheme of Ermine White with a Sherwood Green side flash.
The engine is an Omnitech Stage 4 all-steel 1594cc Ford-based twin-cam producing an estimated 190hp with a very flat torque curve. There is an Accusump lubrication system, a lightweight flywheel with a Tilton rally clutch drives a Quaife-prepared four-speed gearbox with dog engagement, heavy-duty shifter and reverse lockout. There is a 4.70 rear axle, a limited-slip differential, and a custom-made 10-gallon fuel cell.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
It is believed that 2,894 Lotus Cortinas were built when production ended in late 1966. In 1967 a Lotus Cortina Mark II followed, assembled by Ford not Lotus, and therefore not allocated a Lotus type number.
This particular Series 1 Lotus Cortina was developed as a streetable vintage race car and has been used in various vintage events throughout the Northwest for almost 15 years. It has FIA-CACC logbooks and homologation paperwork.
This is a left-hand drive with a liver rear axle. The car was restored to factory specifications in the early 1990s and finished in its original Ford color scheme of Ermine White with a Sherwood Green side flash.
The engine is an Omnitech Stage 4 all-steel 1594cc Ford-based twin-cam producing an estimated 190hp with a very flat torque curve. There is an Accusump lubrication system, a lightweight flywheel with a Tilton rally clutch drives a Quaife-prepared four-speed gearbox with dog engagement, heavy-duty shifter and reverse lockout. There is a 4.70 rear axle, a limited-slip differential, and a custom-made 10-gallon fuel cell.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $30,000
Sale Price :
USD $47,600
2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
1966 Lotus Cortina MKI Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lotus Cortina MKI
(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
1966 LOTUS CORTINA MK I Chassis#: BA74FT59059 Sold for USD$67,944 2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
1966 Ford Cortina Lotus Mk 1 Race Car Chassis#: BA74FM59831 Sold for USD$47,600 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 Sports Saloon Chassis#: BA74 4362065 Sold for USD$55,548 2018 Bonhams : London Olympia | |
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1 Chassis#: BA74FT59391 Sold for USD$74,250 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1966 Lotus Cortina MK I Chassis#: BA74FM59709 Sold for USD$57,200 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk.I Chassis#: BA74FY59122 Sold for USD$64,447 2016 Historics at Brookland | |
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk. I Chassis#: BA74FL59042 Sold for USD$72,503 2016 Historics at Brookland | |
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk I Chassis#: BA74 4362065 Sold for USD$77,173 2015 Silverstone Auction - NEC Classic Motor Show Sale | |
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 Rally Saloon Chassis#: BA74FP59901 Sold for USD$46,106 2015 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale | |
1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT Sold for USD$23,067 2015 Anglia Auction | |
1966 Ford Cortina (Lotus Specification) Sold for USD$21,000 2015 Anglia Auction | |
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1 Chassis#: BA74FM59709 Sold for USD$73,700 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1966 Ford Cortina GT Sold for USD$14,964 2014 Anglia Auction | |
1966 FORD LOTUS CORTINA MKI SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: BA74EK59827 Sold for USD$102,754 2014 The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk I Chassis#: BA74FM59831 Sold for USD$55,000 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1 Chassis#: BA74FT 59391 Sold for USD$107,250 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 Saloon Chassis#: BA74FS59292 Sold for USD$73,154 2013 Goodwood Revival | |
1966 Lotus Cortina MkI Chassis#: BA74FT59409 Sold for USD$115,500 2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction | |
1966 Ford Cortina MkI 1500 Super Saloon Chassis#: BA84FT33833 Sold for USD$3,220 2009 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1966 Ford Cortina MkI 1500 Super Saloon Chassis#: BA84FT33833 Sold for USD$4,554 2009 Bonhams - Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex |
Lotus Cortina MKIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1966 Lotus Cortina MKI's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1966 FORD LOTUS CORTINA MK1 SPORTS SALOON | 8A744362065 | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1966 Ford-Lotus Cortina Competition Saloon | BA74EU59035 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
1966 Lotus Cortina Mk1 | BA74FS59280 | 2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $75,000 | $90,000 | |
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | BA74FP59901 | 2015 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum |
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