Legendary Lotus Cortina up for grabs at auction

A1966 Ford Lotus Cortina with an incredible race pedigree will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions in its debut appearance at Autosport International at the NEC, Birmingham, on January 12, 2019.

As one of only three “Group 5” works cars built by Lotus for the 1966 British Saloon Car Championship, the collectible competition car was driven in period by some of the world’s most successful racing drivers, including Jim Clark, Graham Hill and Jacky Ickx.

With incredible provenance and proven racing pedigree, the car will be offered at auction with an estimate of £180,000 to £200,000.

“We’re delighted to be offering this amazing Lotus Cortina at our inaugural Autosport International Sale,” said Lionel Abbott, classic car specialist, Silverstone Auctions. “With its impressive history, it’s a fantastic addition to the sale catalogue and a sign of what’s to come.”

This Ford Lotus Cortina, registration number PHK 614D, was built in March 1966 and immediately assigned to none other than Formula One World Champion Jim Clark for use at a rain disrupted Oulton Park. It went on to be

raced throughout the 1966 season by fellow F1 1 drivers Peter Arundell and Jacky Ickx, who

Snetterton, Goodwood and Silverstone.

In June 1966, the Lotus Cortina underwent an engine conversion by BRM to fuel injection before racing at the Grand Prix support race at Brands Hatch, where Sir John Whitmore

The car went on to achieve further podium positions and class wins in the hands of Peter Arundell at the Brands Hatch Guards International Meeting, at Oulton Park, and in the British Saloon Car Championship, tak-

Entrants Trophy.

In 1967, the car appeared in its last works

with World Champion Graham Hill taking it of Champions at Brands Hatch.

“Given its exceptional rarity, competition successes and association with World Champions, this amazing Lotus Cortina offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire one of the most

engine.

It’s accompanied by the V5, full details of its works competition history in 1966, 1967 and 1968 as well as a small number of spares.

Time to dig deep into your pockets as this legendary Lotus equipped Cortina goes under the hammer next year.

Clark dominated the field with this Lotus powered car.

The Cortina with Jim Clark.