Description
Lot 65
1967 Ford Lotus Cortina MK2 Series 1 saloon. reg. no. WTW 455F, an excellent older restoration with recent (2021) engine overhaul.
The vendor, who is a very knowledgeable and capable car restorer, bought this Lotus Cortina in 2006 as a project. It hadn't run for 16 years and was in need of a total restoration. Systematically, he stripped the car down to the last nut and bolt and totally restored it over a 3 year period using all original parts where possible. The end result won him many prizes at classic car events with the underside of the car as polished and well finished as the top. In 2021 the engine was in need of attention, and owing to his advancing years, the owner instructed Steve Thomas Enterprises to overhaul it with Burton Power supplying many of the parts, totalling approximately £4000. Since the engine rebuild it has covered approximately 1188 miles and has bedded in nicely. The rest of the car has remained in excellent condition due to its pampered existence only showing some minor wear and tear which could easily be rectified. The overall appearance being that of a Lotus Cortina when it was nearly new. The underbonnet and underside are still probably better than when it left the factory, and is a joy to behold. It is supplied with a V5, old MOTs and a large history file of invoices and related ephemera. A lovely example which has been well maintained, and with the assurance of being an older restoration, there are no nasty surprises awaiting to appear, unlike some recent restorations.
