1965 Lotus Cortina MK I

VIN: BA85E424567Modified

$282,604

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    London, UK

  • Event date

    Dec 3 - Dec 4, 2007

  • Lot

    670

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    BA85E424567

  • Body style

    Sedan

  • Generation

    1963-1970 Lotus Cortina

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Lotus team car raced by Jim Clark, Jck Sears and John Whitmore. Freshly rebuilt by specialists after being used on the street for many years following its racing career in its as raced configuration. Comes with factory record card recording races and drivers. Fresh, sharp and historic race ready.

Market commentary

The estimate is appropriate for a freshly restored, historic race prepared factory Lotus Cortina, but as the bidding proves badly underestimates the appeal and value of an ex Jim Clark Lotus Cortina. This result is the product of time and place and is impossible to duplicate with any other Lotus Cortina.

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