Beware of fakes on all models when buying take a ford cortina, add lotus elan running gear and you have the lotus cortina a car made in classic car heaven even if it was hell for its owners when new. Club lotus australia a place for lotus enthusiasts to. The rare lotus cortina thats too special to sell forever. The lotus cortina was the modish musthave in the 60s as adept on the circuits as it was at installing status on the high street. The ford cortina mk1mk5 owners club, who helped withthis feature and well worth joining even if you dont own one yet, estimates that theres well over 600 left so you can be quite picky. Lotus cortina archives teamdeville classic ford racing. As a rule, twodoors carry a premium, automatics are worth less than manuals, and estates are worth about the same as an equivalent fourdoor saloon. I have been contacted by many hundreds of current owners of lotus cortinas, along. Forza horizon 2 a heads up for the forza community. We feel privileged to offer for sale this genuine mk 1 lotus cortina. See 2 results for ford lotus cortina mk2 for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. I take it on club runs about eight or nine times a year, david says. The experts at the ford cortina mk2 owners club, however, believe the figures to be much higher.
Given its cortina origins, the first lotus cortina was quite exotic for its time. The lotus cortina register was founded in 1979 by phil baskerville, and operated initially within club lotus. Every few months, bruce petrina and rhys host lotus and lattes on a saturday morning at lotus melbourne in richmond. Forza horizon 2 dlc and editions list end of life status 30 sept 2018. I had a guy by the name of steve johns come up to me on sunday morning and asked who owned the white cortina number 45. Were in dangerous and uncertain times and i wanted to update everyone on how this is impacting our spring events. Forza horizon 2 will reach end of life status on september 30. Lotus classic cars cortina for sale car and classic uk.
He has been a member of club lotus for as long as i have, since the 70s, and was the membership registrar of the lotus cortina register for many years. Fm4 cars and dlc addons list see top post for redownloading info. The aim of the register is to maintain records of lotus cortina s, provide help and assistance to owners and perhaps most importantly provide the motivation and means through which owners and enthusiasts can fully appreciate the cars. Links ford cortina mk2 owners club ford cortina mk2. It is free to access, it has no affiliations with any clubs, and it doesnt advertise or. Welcome to the website of the mkii cortina owners club ltd. Lotus cortina for sale in uk 69 used lotus cortinas. Despite the badge changes, ford uk continued to market the model as the cortina lotus. Genuine mk 1 lotus cortina, 1965 full history, 60s classic. The cortina club in the uk has an amazing spares program. Lotus cortina is the commonly used term for the ford cortina lotus, a highperformance sports saloon, which was produced in the united kingdom from 1963 to 1970 by ford in collaboration with lotus cars. Crayford convertible car club lotus cortina register mki cortina owners club mark three owners club ford cortina owners club cortina day ford corsair owners club ford anglia 105e owners club federation of british historic vehicle clubs fbhvc world of cortina lotus cortina information classic ford magazine retro ford magazine. If you car is in there, i have a photos of it too, do get in touch if youd like it. Owners club of ford cortina mk 1, mk 2, mk 3, mk 4, mk 5, gt and lotus cortina.
The quality of restoration work was clearly exceptional as the car is still in superb condition today. Dear club lotus member, the rapid spread of covid19 and recent directives from the uk government are affecting all our lives. The white paintwork is virtually unmarked as is the. The 1967 safari rally was won by vic preston with a lotus cortina mk 1. For lotus powered cars, lotus cortina lotus carltons, lotus sunbeams. But it was not only the uk that placed cortina in the list of the best cars. The board administrator may also grant additional permissions to registered users. A car that is no stranger to the owners club and was. The lotus cortina mk1 model is a sedan car manufactured by ford, with 2 doors and seats, sold new from year 1963 to 1966, and available after that as a used car. With its powerful engine, motorsport pedigree and affordable pricing, it set the template for. The original version, which was based on the ford cortina mark 1, was promoted by ford as the consul cortina developed by lotus, with consul later being dropped from the name.
Ford cortina mk1, mk2, mk3, mk4, mk5, gt, lotus owners club. But for 42 years, peter gedling has refused to budge driving, maintaining, restoring and cherishing his rare 1964 lotus cortina special equipment. In the world of fully restored cars, i chose to leave as much original patina the car has gathered over the years including a repaint in the 1980s taking this minimalist approach i only did what i had to get it registered and on the. I was subject to a full restoration some 15 years ago and has covered approximately 9000 miles since. We only sell online which allows us to offer our products at the lowest possible prices along with excellent customer service. Jeff is well known in lotus cortina circles, having helped folks around the world define originality, and authenticate works cars. This lotus cortina is matching numbers with both vin tag and identity tags and body stamping clearly visible.
Fm4 dlc is no longer available for purchase from the marketplace due to. The lcr established itself as an independent club in 1980, and formed into a company limited by guarantee in 1987. Lotus cortina lotus cortina info cortina land us based. He then said where is the other white one and i pointed to craig thompsons lotus cortina.
Founded in 2002, seloc is one of the most active lotus forums and clubs, both online and off, with a lively forum and regular events both in the uk and abroad. We put on events, share technical knowledge and support, and enjoy life with a wonderful group of people. Mk1 cortina owner s club ltd dedicated to keeping all mk1 cortinas on the road the official mark 1 cortina owners club username password remember me forgot login. Instead of a neighbourhood cafe, club members and prospective owners of a lotus meet over a freshly made coffee and pastries. Now half a century on, the lotus cortina is as much a blue.
Any bank charges incurred will be passed on to the purchaser. All parts remain the property of the cortina mkii owners club ltd until full payment has been. The extra cost for non uk residents is to cover the extra cost of postage for the clubs quarterly qb magazine payments can be made via paypal either. Club lotus australia is about bringing people together around a shared passion for lotus cars. I promptly told him i did and my son allan drives it. Mk1 cortina owner s club ltd dedicated to keeping all mk1 cortina s on the road the official mark 1 cortina owners club username password remember me forgot login. In the united kingdom, cortina elicited applauses from its customers as the bestselling car of that time.
Unfollow ford lotus cortina to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cortina mk2 parts cortina mk 3 parts cortina mk45 parts. Classic cortina the classic cortina car club started in the mid 1980s with a small group of ford cortina enthusiasts in christchurch. Ford cortina mk2 lotus 1600e gt windscreen windshield wiper blades. In 1963, ford of england wanted to go racing in group 2, and engaged colin chapman to develop a competitive version of. Lotus cortina mk1, 1966 d registration this genuine lotus cortina mk. Teamdeville classic ford racing parts including anglia and cortina. The multiaward winning uk based classic car club for all things mkii cortina.
To join or renew your membership, please fill in our online entry form. Generations of ford owners, young and old, gathered at the landmark titanic building for the northern ireland rs owners club regional day. Ford cortina, a classic british car, was created by ford of britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. Any part supplied, can be returned to the club within 30 days. Ford cortina mk1 owners club national show 2010 youtube. For stopping power, the lotus cortina mk1 braking system includes discs at the front and drums at the rear. This 1969 ford lotus cortina mkii is offered in good condition as an older restoration and the interior retains a level of authenticity and patina appropriate for a car that has covered a believed genuine but unwarranted 41,789 miles. The black vinyl seats are in good condition, as is the headlining, dashboard and door cards. The register is for both mk1 lotus cortina and the mk2 cortina lotus.
The car is recognized by the mk1 cortina owners club as genuine, and its believed numbersmatching 1. Mk1 cortina owners club ltd dedicated to keeping all mk1 cortinas on the. I will be making most of the information on here downloadable as a pdf. The club will charge a fee to process the application. Club members spares scheme ford cortina mk2 owners club. The lotus cortina register was founded in 1979 by phil baskerville, and operated. Any member found to reselling club spares will be excluded. Lotus cortina for many fans, this is the first fast ford. A wood rimmed steering wheel was the finishing touch.
Thats about on par with the lotus twin cam powered cortina, which has been called the tintop version of the lotus 7. Mk1 cortina owners club national show 2018 youtube. Its a superb example with great potential to further its race career as it could easily become fia homolagated appendix k and has only 5 race hours under its belt since the engine was rebuilt. Looks like there were around 60 cars there on the sunday. He says that the chassis number will only be disclosed to the winner, but that it is a genuine lotus that belonged to the third usa owner for the last 20 years. During its lifespan, there were five series created, and later a version by lotus. Hi my ford family,just testing the waters,ive got a ford cortina mk5 bakkie 3. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1965 lotus cortina mk i and assess the current state of the classic car market. Club spares are only available to members for their own use, and are not for resale. This stunning late production lotus cortina was first registered on 5th july 1966. The fact any of these classics are still gracing our streets is. In the world of motoring, there cant be more passionate or enthusiastic car owners than those who own anything with a blue oval badge. Spares shop the official mark 1 cortina owners club.
Fm4 cars list with dlc overview and links this thread lists all drivable car models in forza 4, and provides an overview and links to each dlc addon pack. Registering takes only a few moments but gives you increased capabilities. His son thinks he should sell it and buy something like a modern porsche 911. His wife thinks he should sell it to make space in the garage. It was the car for many enthusiasts who before had to settle for a cortina. The mk15 ford cortina owners club regrets to announce that the club has failed to find volunteers for the chairman role and has now dissolved as of 31st march. See a complete restoration of several lotus cortinas, mki and mkii. Add a few suspension upgrades and youd have the perfect work day driver and weekend autocross warrior. Lotus was founded by colin chapman in 1952, and quickly built up a reputation for fast road cars and excellent race cars. Our unique pricing algorithm classifies vehicles according to a wide variety of factors, estimates the market price for this specification of vehicle and displays this pricing tag when sufficient data is available but cant take into account the sellers reason for sale, vehicle modifications or condition. Cortina mk3 club the mark three cortina owners club we have an online forum board that you can have free 28 day access. Historics is the uk s premier auction house for the sale and purchase of the finest historic, classic and sports cars and motoring memorabilia. Lotus cortina for hire, ford cortina lotus poa lotus was founded by colin chapman in 1952, and quickly built up a reputation for fast road cars and excellent race cars. As a road car, it kept dealers busy with rear axle replacements and owners had to be vigilant with the easilydamaged light alloy panels and a tall first gear that was hard on clutches.
The lotus cortina was one of the most effective qcars ever sold by ford. The ford cortina is a car built by ford of britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982, and was the united kingdom s bestselling car of the 1970s. Fm4 cars and dlc addons list forza motorsport forums. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the lotus, 1600e, gt, gte in the mk1, mk2, mk3, mk4 and mk5 or other classic ford vehicles. The late spring sunshine was a welcome sight andread more.
All prices exclude uk vat charged at 20% vat if you order from outside the uk vat will be omitted from the invoice. In october 1967 ford introduced a new range of engines in the form of the over head valve crossflow kent units, and at the same time the 1. Australian page all about mk1 ford cortina s, this page is for the mk1 cortina fans. Lotus cortina information mk 2 lotus cortina definitions and libraryhomeabout and contact lotus cortina genesismk 1 lotus cortina mk 2 lotus cortina. That means that the game and its associated dlc will no longer be available for purchase.
Lotus cortina is the commonly used term for the ford cortina lotus, a highperformance sports. Bloody hell they were having a real good go, he said. Lotus cortina net lotus cortina register uk buy sell cortina popular uk based cortina forumall models ford cortina uk based website been around for many years. Listen to a 1966 ford lotus cortina mk1 llr586d duration. The brainchild of fords walter hayes, originally plans called for units to be homologated as production touring cars for the international sporting codes group 2 category. Early in 1967 the gt version appeared soon the be followed by the lotus cortina. The aim of the register is to maintain records of lotus cortinas, provide help and assistance to owners and most. Please login, go to the forum, and click on your profile and enter email. Small ford car club of ns total posts 50094 total topics 7605 total members 1505 our newest member sheriff.
A few minutes or a couple of hours in the showroom gets the weekend off to a roaring start. When ford decided to race the cortina they asked lotus for some help, and the ford lotus cortina was born. Front page ford cortina mk2 owners club ford cortina. A superb and rare photo of the lotus cortina mk1 with starting number 6 and ford cortina gt mk2 cars that participated in the 1967 edition of the one of the heaviest car racing events in the world. Are you trying to find 1966 lotus cortina mk i values. Collection only delivered anywhere in uk any questions please emailpostage is for the english mainland only,not for any part of ireland or channel islands and excludes the following postcodes,iv, hs, ka2728, kw, pa2049, pa6078, ph1726, ph3044, ze.
One of two lemans prototypes fitted with 2 liter coventry climax fpf engine and hewland ft200 5 speed gearbox. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1966 lotus cortina mk i and assess the current state of the classic car market. So its no surprise to know he is the president of the hunter british ford club. Mk1 cortina owner s club ltd dedicated to keeping all mk1 cortinas on the road.
Not content with the lotus, david also has 1967 gt cortina and an unusual 1966 v4 ford corsair. To the best of my knowledge he used to be the sales director for curries car dealer group based in essex whereby his lotus cortina mk2 was one of his. Rs owners club regional day at titanic quarter rms motoring. The mk1 cortina owners club was established in 1982, and has members quite literally worldwide. You can join seloc for free to get full access to our forums, or become a club supporter to get access to our full range of benefits.
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