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Lotus Cortina (1963 to 1970)

The Lotus Cortina was a high performance sedan built by Lotus and based on the Ford Cortina. Introduced in 1963, the Lotus Cortina, also kno...

The Lotus Cortina was a high performance sedan built by Lotus and based on the Ford Cortina. Introduced in 1963, the Lotus Cortina, also known as the Ford Cortina Lotus, was built using a Cortina bodyshell, with Lotus development, mechanicals, and branding. The Lotus Cortina was fitted with Lotus' twin cam 1.6L inline four engine, and featured heavily reworked suspension as well as lightened body and door panels. The Lotus Cortina was built in two generations: Mk1 (1963-1966) and Mk2 (1967-1970).

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Model years for Lotus Cortina (1963 to 1970)

For Sale 0

Avg $53,465

Sales Count 43

Dollar Volume $2.3m

Lowest Sale $22,250

Top Sale $100,800

Most Recent $36,759

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1963 Lotus Cortina MK1

1963 Lotus Cortina MK1

Original & Highly Original

6865 mi

450 mi TMU

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

RHD

Sold

£45,000

Iconic Auctioneers

Jul 31, 2021

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Lot 437: 1963 Lotus Cortina MK1

Sold

£45,000 ($62,572)

1963 Lotus Cortina MK1

450 mi TMU
Location: United Kingdom
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina MK1 FIA Race Car

Vale of White Horse, GBR

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina MK1 FIA Race Car

6865 mi

TMU

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

RHD

Not Sold

Jun 24, 2021

SAVE

1963 Ford Lotus Cortina MK. I

Windsor and Maidenhead, GBR

1963 Ford Lotus Cortina MK. I

6865 mi

31k mi

Sold

£42,560

Apr 18, 2021

SAVE

1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (Fia)

1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (Fia)

N/A

6865 mi

4k mi TMU

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

RHD

Sold

£42,525

Iconic Auctioneers

Mar 28, 2021

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Lot 417: 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (Fia)

Sold

£42,525 ($58,597)

1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (Fia)

4,795 mi TMU
Location: Warwick, GBR
Originality:
N/A

Due to the nature of this vehicle type, a consistent and accurate judgment on Originality is not feasible.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

1966 Lotus Cortina MK1 (Lhd)

1966 Lotus Cortina MK1 (Lhd)

6865 mi

26k mi

Sold

£33,750

Iconic Auctioneers

Mar 28, 2021

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1966 Ford Lotus Cortina FIA App K Race Car

Vale of White Horse, GBR

1966 Ford Lotus Cortina FIA App K Race Car

6865 mi

0 mi

Manual transmission

Manual

Sold

£57,000

Mar 23, 2021

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1963 Ford Cortina Lotus

Neuilly-sur-Seine, FRA

1963 Ford Cortina Lotus

Modified

6865 mi

TMU

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

LHD

Not Sold

Aguttes

Mar 21, 2021

SAVE

Lot 30: 1963 Ford Cortina Lotus

Not Sold

1963 Ford Cortina Lotus

TMU
Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine, FRA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

1965 Ford Lotus-Cortina MK I

1965 Ford Lotus-Cortina MK I

6865 mi

57k km (35k mi)

Manual transmission

Manual

Not Sold

Bonhams

Jan 21, 2021

SAVE

1968 Ford Cortina Lotus MK II

Jacksonville, FL, USA

1968 Ford Cortina Lotus MK II

6865 mi

12k mi

Sold

$22,250

Bring a Trailer

Nov 27, 2020

SAVE

1964 Lotus Cortina MK1

St. Charles, IL, USA

1964 Lotus Cortina MK1

6865 mi

38k mi

Not Sold

$58,000

Bring a Trailer

Nov 4, 2020

SAVE

1967 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Rally Car

Elkhart, IN, USA

1967 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Rally Car

6865 mi

42k mi

Sold

$64,400

Oct 24, 2020

SAVE

1965 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Estate Custom

Elkhart, IN, USA

1965 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Estate Custom

Custom

6865 mi

1k mi

Manual transmission

Manual

LHD steering

LHD

Sold

$100,800

Oct 24, 2020

SAVE

Lot 2203: 1965 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Estate Custom

Sold

$100,800

1965 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Estate Custom

1,484 mi
Location: Elkhart, IN, USA
Originality:
Custom

Highly modified and/or Restored vehicles with uprated, non-period correct engine swaps, or engines from outside the original manufacturer, and/or vehicles with significant body customizations or conversions. Generally, Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Transmission: Manual
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

1967 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Two-Door Saloon

Elkhart, IN, USA

1967 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Two-Door Saloon

6865 mi

69k mi

Sold

$72,800

Oct 24, 2020

SAVE

1966 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Race Car

Elkhart, IN, USA

1966 Ford Cortina Lotus MK 1 Race Car

6865 mi

TMU

Sold

$47,600

Oct 23, 2020

SAVE

1969 Lotus Ford Cortina MK2 Series 2

1969 Lotus Ford Cortina MK2 Series 2

6865 mi

42k mi

Sold

£29,970

CCA Everyman Classics (UK)

Sep 19, 2020

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1966 Lotus Cortina MK1 FIA Historic Race Car

Epping Forest, GBR

1966 Lotus Cortina MK1 FIA Historic Race Car

6865 mi

TMU

Manual transmission

Manual

Sold

£35,000

Jun 11, 2020

SAVE

1965 Ford Cortina Lotus

1965 Ford Cortina Lotus

6865 mi

TMU

Sold

£49,500

Iconic Auctioneers

May 23, 2020

SAVE

1966 Ford MK 1 Lotus Cortina

1966 Ford MK 1 Lotus Cortina

6865 mi

TMU

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Feb 21, 2020

SAVE

1966 Lotus Cortina MK1

San Francisco, CA, USA

1966 Lotus Cortina MK1

6865 mi

18k mi

Sold

$60,000

Bring a Trailer

Dec 23, 2019

SAVE

1966 Lotus Cortina MK1

San Luis Obispo County, CA, USA

1966 Lotus Cortina MK1

6865 mi

79k mi

Sold

$76,500

Bring a Trailer

Nov 22, 2019

SAVE

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina MK1

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina MK1

6865 mi

TMU

Sold

£51,750

Iconic Auctioneers

Nov 10, 2019

SAVE

1966 Lotus Cortina MK 1

Paso Robles, CA, USA

1966 Lotus Cortina MK 1

6865 mi

65k mi

Not Sold

$48,000

Bring a Trailer

Sep 3, 2019

SAVE

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina - ex-Sir John Whitmore.

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina - ex-Sir John Whitmore.

6865 mi

TMU

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Jul 28, 2019

SAVE

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina

1965 Ford Lotus Cortina

6865 mi

TMU

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Jul 28, 2019

SAVE

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