Race Retro Classic & Competition Car Sale 2023 24th - 25th February 2023

13 + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter Lot 306 1964 Ford Lotus Cortina Competition Car The Lotus Cortina’s serendipitous arrival resulted directly from Ford’s decision to step up their motorsport involvement in the early- 1960s. Their Head of UK Public Relations, Walter Hayes, spoke to Colin Chapman, asking him to come up with a competitive saloon using their mainstream Cortina as a base, that could be produced in sufficient numbers to satisfy the mandatory ‘Group 2’ homologation requirements, and with which the Blue Oval could beat all-comers. The solution was to take Ford’s bullet-proof 1500 Kent engine, fit it with a twin-cam cylinder head, pop it into a stiffened Cortina shell, sort out the suspension and brakes and paint a green stripe down the side. The cars would be built by Lotus at its plant in Cheshunt and marketed through their dealer network as the Ford Cortina Lotus. Once fully developed, Lotus Cortinas (as they quickly became known) absolutely shone on track, driven by household names including Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Jackie Ickx, Roger Clark and many, many more. Offered here is a Mk1 Lotus Cortina that dates from 1964 and was campaigned successfully between 2011-2015. We’re informed that it was built for HSCC ‘Class C’ regulations and that it boasts an alloy boot frame and skin, alloy door skins and retains the early ‘A-Frame’ rear end. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the specification of the car by coming to see it at the Race Retro Sale. Many race wins and fastest laps were achieved by Mark and Bob Jones in this car during the 2011-2015 seasons. Sadly, it’s being offered from a deceased estate and consequently it has not been driven in anger for many years. Offered at a very competitive estimate, this certainly looks like a blank canvas and a great basis to potentially join the exciting world of historic motorsport. Campaigned successfully between 2011-2015 with many race wins and fastest laps. Now on offer at a very competitive estimate. Registration: N/A Chassis No.: TBC Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000 Consignor: Harry Whale Telephone No: 07919 887374 More Details Lot 306 Bid On Lot 306