1963 Ford Lotus Cortina FIA
A Ford Cortina Lotus (Type 28) prepared to a high competitive specification for FIA historic racing, built by respected constructor Nick Stagg. The car features an all-steel twin-cam engine producing over 182bhp, a close-ratio gearbox with alloy casings, and Alan Henderson leaf-spring rear suspension. Safety equipment includes an FIA T45 roll cage with HTP certification valid to end of 2028. Lightweight alloy panels and a comprehensive spares package complete the package.
Ownership
- 2025-08-22Auction saleEstimate £60,000 – £70,000
- Date unknownUnnamed owner
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationNick Stagg
Full competition build carried out by Nick Stagg, including an all-steel twin-cam engine, close-ratio gearbox with alloy bell housing and tail, Alan Henderson leaf-spring rear suspension, FIA T45 roll cage, alloy bonnet, boot and doors, and ballasting to homologated weight. Engine dynoed at 182.3bhp at 7,500rpm with BTB exhaust.
Engine had accumulated only six hours of running at the time of cataloguing. FIA/HTP certification valid to 31 December 2028.
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