Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1

This is an early 1964 Mk1 Lotus Cortina, the pre-Aeroflow type with the A-frame rear suspension and lightweight aluminium doors, bonnet and boot lid. It is finished in the classic white with green flash over a black vinyl interior, with a wood-rimmed steering wheel and extra dashboard instruments.

The 1,558cc Lotus Twin Cam has been fully rebuilt with a new high-pressure oil pump and fresh seals. It runs a new pair of side-draught carburettors, with the original set retained, and a dyno test recorded 109 bhp. The four-speed gearbox has also been rebuilt and the differential stripped and inspected.

The car spent time in private estate ownership, then a decade with an enthusiast who had it restored. The current owner has had it since 2023 and has added further work, including the correct radiator and front dampers. The history file holds invoices, inspection records and marque correspondence. The page gives 2,214 miles.