1965 Lotus Cortina RHD Vintage Race Car

Groups 8,10

Serial Number: BA74EM59105 Logbook: RNVR SVRA Condition: Excellent Price:  US $22,000 asking  Currency_Convert Location: Colorado, USA

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The car has been extensively race-developed with all the best bits including a 195 HP all steel dry sump motor, Leda adjustable front and rear struts, Tilton clutch and brakes, Quaiffe bullet close ratio box, Quaiffe LSD, modified rear suspension, fuel cell, fire system, Minilites. The car is fast and very reliable.

History

The car moved to Colorado in 1995. Since then it has had only 2 major races in the last 5 year but has been stored indoors and run periodically to keep the seals wet.

Engine

• Manufacturer: Lotus
• Type: Twincam
• Displacement: 1600
• Horsepower: 195 BHP
• Crankshaft: steel
• Connecting Rods: steel

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Capacity: 8 gal.

Transmission

• Manfacturer: Quaiffe
• Type: bullet
• Gears: 4 speeds, close ratio

Rear End

• Manufacturer: Quaiffe
• Type: LSD

Body

• Construction: steel
• Color: cream with BRG flash

Chassis

• Type: unibody
• Builder: Ford
• Material: steel
• Front Suspension: heavy duty anti-roll bar
• Rear Suspension: custom leaf springs, relocated triangulated trailing arms
• Shocks: fully adjustable LEDA front struts, rear coil overs
• Brakes: Tilton
• Wheels: 6J Minilites
• Tires: 205-60-13 Hoosiers

Interior

• Fire System: yes

Spares

• Diffs, 4.4 and 3.9
• half shafts
• tyes
• gearbox cover

Groups 8,10