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The Lotus Cortina was released in 1963 and was the original 'Fast Ford.' From 1964 through 1966 these cars won Touring Car Championship in UK, Europe, New Zealand and Australia, the winning drivers included Jim Clark, Jackie Oliver and Sir John Whitmore. It was Ford's intention to win the SCCA B Sedan National Championship and the Under 2 Liter Class in the new Trans-Am series. Charlie Barnes driving a Lotus Cortina won 29 of 40 races and the SCCA Southwest Region B Sedan championship in 1966.
This rare A-frame RHD car was imported from the United Kingdom in the late 1960's and was raced in the South East. In the late 1980's the car was purchased and restored as a Vintage Race Car by Ron Goldsack the former driver for the Comstocks of Canada Ford race team. It returned to the United States in the late 1990's. In 2004 it was purchased by Roger Andriesse who raced at 1963 Lotus Cortina in Australia in the 1960's. A full restoration to FIA Group 2 specifications was completed in 2006. This car is now Vintage Raced throughout the United States.
The car is powered by a Lotus Twin Cam engine displacing 1600cc and offering 175 horsepower. It has a Ford 4-speed tranmission and weighs 1830 lbs.
This rare A-frame RHD car was imported from the United Kingdom in the late 1960's and was raced in the South East. In the late 1980's the car was purchased and restored as a Vintage Race Car by Ron Goldsack the former driver for the Comstocks of Canada Ford race team. It returned to the United States in the late 1990's. In 2004 it was purchased by Roger Andriesse who raced at 1963 Lotus Cortina in Australia in the 1960's. A full restoration to FIA Group 2 specifications was completed in 2006. This car is now Vintage Raced throughout the United States.
The car is powered by a Lotus Twin Cam engine displacing 1600cc and offering 175 horsepower. It has a Ford 4-speed tranmission and weighs 1830 lbs.
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1965 Lotus Cortina Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lotus Cortina
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 FORD CORTINA LOTUS MK I ESTATE CUSTOM Chassis#: Z87D535210E Sold for USD$78,400 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1965 Ford Cortina Lotus MK I Série 2 Chassis#: BA74ED59981 Sold for USD$43,891 2023 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1965 Ford Cortina Lotus Mk 1 Estate Custom Chassis#: Z87D535210E Sold for USD$100,800 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1965 Ford Cortina Lotus Chassis#: BA7 4EB 5920 Sold for USD$60,229 2020 Silverstone Auctions : The May Live Online Auction | |
1965 Lotus Cortina Sold for USD$41,228 2019 Silverstone - Classic Cars & Competition Cars | |
1965 Ford-Lotus Cortina Competition Saloon Chassis#: BA74EU59035 Sold for USD$116,942 2018 Bonhams : London Olympia | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk.I Chassis#: BA74EG-59523 Sold for USD$53,197 2018 Silverstone Auctions : Silverstone Classic Sale | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Competition Chassis#: BA74EG59563 Sold for USD$42,556 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina MkI Competition Saloon Chassis#: BA85E 424567S Sold for USD$253,618 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood | |
1965 Lotus Cortina MK 1 FIA HTP. Chassis#: BA77FL86237 Sold for USD$39,364 2017 Silverstone Auctions : Race Retro Competition Car Sale | |
1965 LOTUS CORTINA Chassis#: BA74FT/54434 Sold for USD$48,357 2016 Coys Techno Classica | |
1965 LOTUS CORTINA MK I Chassis#: BA74EK59800 Sold for USD$77,000 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1965 Lotus Cortina Mk1 Chassis#: Z74D4245305 Sold for USD$58,030 2015 Silverstone Auction - Race Retro Classic Car | |
1965 Ford Cortina Lotus Mk1 Chassis#: 66245 Z74CO Sold for USD$38,017 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1965 Lotus Cortina Competition Saloon Chassis#: BA74EU59019 Sold for USD$277,147 2013 Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Chassis#: BA74EM59117 Sold for USD$49,787 2013 Coys- Athena, Greece | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Evocation Chassis#: BA84EE32846 Sold for USD$12,079 2011 H & H - Pavilion Gardens | |
1965 Lotus Cortina Chassis#: BA74EK59800 Sold for USD$42,120 2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk.I FIA Appendix K Chassis#: B259563BK/A254L Sold for USD$47,680 2011 Silverstone Classic Sale | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Chassis#: BA74EM59102 Sold for USD$13,398 2011 H & H - Pavilion Gardens |
Lotus Cortinas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Lotus Cortina's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1965 Ford Lotus-Cortina MK I | 424440 | 2021 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $75,000 | $125,000 | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Sports Saloon | BA74EP59154 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1965 Ford Cortina GT Mk.I Historic Rally Car | 2015 Silverstone Auction Competition Cars | $13,000 | $15,000 | ||
1965 Ford Cortina Super | BA84EA44072 | 2015 H & H Auctions The Pavilion Gardens | |||
1965 Ford Cortina Super | BA84EA44072 | 2014 H & H Auctions Pavilion Gardens | |||
1965 FORD CORTINA GT | 2013 Anglia Car Auctions King's Lynn | $10,000 | $12,000 | ||
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina MkI Competition Saloon | Z74C00066807 | 2012 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1965 Ford Lotus Cortina MkI Saloon | 8A74FU59659 | 2004 Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed | $18,000 | $22,000 |
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