1965 Lotus Cortina Mk I

VIN: BA74EK59800

$77,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Carmel, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 14, 2015

  • Lot

    74

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    BA74EK59800

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    5696 M

  • Engine Type

    I4

  • Horsepower

    180

  • Induction

    2x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black vinyl

  • Exterior Color

    White

  • Generation

    1963-1970 Lotus Cortina

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

1558/180hp, dual Weber 40DCOEs, Pertronix ignition, 4-speed, steel wheels with hub caps, Sumitumo tires.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

From the Tony Hart Collection. Dull original paint and chrome with light scratches and scuffs all over the faded bodywork. Weakest point is the trunk, which as crazing as well. Bumpers are dull and pitted. Brightwork is original and tired. Window moulding is cracking. Bad masking on the green coves that were done at some point. Very good new seats and otherwise well kept original interior. Mechanically rebuilt in 2011, so the engine bay looks very good and the underbody is tidy and free of rust. It's an original California car on top and redone underneath.

Market commentary

Bought here in 2011 for $42,120 in pretty tired and neglected condition showing 4,842 miles against the 5,696 on the odometer today. A fair amount was spent where it did the most good: under the hood and on the suspension, driveline and brakes as well as reupholstering the duct taped interior. It is a much better car today than it was then and is as good as the price it brought.

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