1966 Ford Mk1 Lotus Cortina
A left-hand drive Lotus Cortina built by David Sutton Motorsport to FIA Appendix K regulations for Roger Clark and Tony Mason, using a California-sourced shell imported in 1990. The car was prepared for the 1991 Autoglass RAC Rally, where Clark and Mason finished seventh overall, and went on to accumulate multiple rally victories through the 1990s. It gained additional notoriety through a 1992 Autosport/Top Gear feature in which Roger Clark and Colin McRae exchanged cars. Last rallied competitively in 2004, it has since been used for demonstration events including the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Ownership
- 2020-02-21Auction saleEstimate £55,000 – £65,000
- 1990 →Acquisition unknownDavid Sutton Motorsportpartial documentation
The team sourced and built the car, importing a left-hand drive shell from California and preparing it to FIA Appendix K specification for Roger Clark and Tony Mason.
- 2010 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired the car in 2010 and has used it occasionally for corporate demonstrations and events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Maintenance has been carried out by the car's original preparer, a former David Sutton Motorsport employee.
Competition
- 19911991 Autoglass RAC RallyDriver: Roger Clark7th overall
Tony Mason co-drove. This was the car's first competitive outing following its preparation by David Sutton Motorsport.
- 19921992 Charringtons RAC RallyDriver: Roger Clark3rd overall
David Nicholson served as co-driver for this event.
- —Goodwood Festival of Speed
Used for demonstration purposes at the Festival of Speed following acquisition by the current owner in 2010.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1990RestorationDavid Sutton Motorsport
Shell sourced from California and built up to FIA Appendix K specification by David Sutton Motorsport in preparation for the 1991 season.
- —ServiceFormer David Sutton Motorsport preparer
Ongoing regular maintenance carried out by the car's original preparer, a former David Sutton Motorsport employee. Car described as rally-ready aside from certain out-of-date safety items.
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