Ford · 1967
Cortina Lotus Mk2
Manual · RWD · Europe
AutoIndex value · good UK car
£30,000
Researched from UK sold prices and auction results. How we value cars
Estimated price by condition
Project
£18,000
Restoration candidate
Driver
£30,000
Good usable example
Concours
£45,000
Show standard
Indicative condition bands · not a valuation of a particular car
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Buyer’s notes
About the Ford Cortina Lotus Mk2
When the Cortina moved to the Mk2 shape in 1966, production of the Lotus version moved from Lotus at Cheshunt to Ford’s own plant at Dagenham. It kept the 1,557 cc Lotus-Ford twin-cam engine, now with 109 bhp, and was later badged Cortina Twin Cam; 4,093 were built until 1970.
What moves the price
- Identity: a genuine Lotus Cortina, proven by its paperwork, is worth far more than a lookalike.
- Originality and condition; the Mk2 is a more usable car than the Mk1 and trades below it.
- Documented history, including any competition use.
Before you buy, check
- The car’s identity against Ford records and its registration history, as replicas exist.
- The twin-cam engine: oil leaks and evidence of regular, competent servicing.
- Corrosion in the sills, floors and suspension mounting points.
From our research for Fast Fords · Lotus Cortina to Escort Cosworth, which covers it in full.
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Ford Cortina Lotus Mk2: value questions answered
- How much is a Ford Cortina Lotus Mk2 worth?
- A good, usable UK example of the Ford Cortina Lotus Mk2 is worth around £30,000 on the AutoIndex index. A project car that needs restoration is nearer £18,000, and a concours-quality example around £45,000. Condition moves the price more than anything else.
- What makes one Cortina Lotus Mk2 worth more than another?
- Service history and paperwork — complete, stamped, explained
- Mileage against the norm for the model
- Originality — matching numbers, original paint and trim
- Specification — gearbox, colour, factory options
- UK-supplied versus imported
- Is the Cortina Lotus Mk2 I'm looking at fairly priced?
- Enter its asking price and condition in the price check above. It compares the price with the index for that condition and tells you what to ask the seller about.
- How many Cortina Lotus Mk2 cars were built?
- Around 4,032 were built, by our production records.
- Is there a buyer's guide to the Cortina Lotus Mk2?
- Yes: Fast Fords · Lotus Cortina to Escort Cosworth, a 48-page collector’s guide. You can read a complete dossier free before you buy it.
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