LOTUS CORTINA 1966 LHD

Instantly recognisable in Ermine White with a Sherwood Green stripe.

Remarkably sound but treated to some fresh paint anyway when it arrived back in the UK in 2013.

Twin-Cam stripped, crack-tested, lightened and balanced, fitted with Ultimate-Road Piper cams, an unleaded head and rebuilt by GA Classic Engines

Original classic black vinyl Airflow interior in superb order throughout.

This original, left-hand drive, example was first purchased by Dick Hultberg of Delaware, USA who bought the car directly from Colin Chapman at the Lotus factory in Cheshunt and it was to remain in his ownership until 1970 when it was purchased by Tom Carter, the founder and President of The Lotus Car Club of North America, he kept it for 42 years before it was sold and returned to the UK In 2013. The buyer was looking for a race car for the European circuits and was looking for a solid Mk1 that he could convert into a reliable FIA race car to campaign around Europe.

Upon its arrival, the race car plans were put on hold as the condition of the Lotus was simply far too good and stripping and rebuilding was no longer a sensible option, given the increasing desirability of unmolested original road cars. With the bodywork in excellent order, all that was required was a fresh coat of Ermine White to eradicate some micro blistering, however, the underside of the bonnet and boot were left well alone to show just how good the shell was. Great history and Provenance and all receipts for work completed since in the UK totally £18k plus. Fully inspected and verified by the Lotus Cortina Register UK.