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- The May Live Auction 2020
- 1965 Ford Cortina Lotus
1965 Ford Cortina Lotus
Lot Number: 120
1965 Ford Cortina Lotus
A rare, Dagenham-built, early airflow car that has remained substantially original.
- Sold for: £49,500
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 23rd May, 2020 at 1.00pm BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
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DRIVE
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SUMMARY
A rare, Dagenham-built, early airflow car that has remained substantially original.
DESCRIPTION
- An original A-frame car built in May 1965. Its first owner was Mr Joe N Dyer of Los Altos, California
- He appears to have kept the car until 1981/1982, when it was registered to John Lynch of Millbrae, California
- Commenced a photo-documented, 8-stage refurbishment in 2013 with the emphasis on retaining originality
- The work was carried out by VDM Restorations Rangiora, South Island, New Zealand ($11,000NZ)
- A thorough inspection by marque specialist Andy Middlehurst in 2019 resulted in a glowing report
- A fresh MOT and an oil and filter change and were carried out by Saxon of Neath on 16/06/2019
#59206 is an original 'A-frame' car built in May 1965 and delivered to its first owner, a Mr Joe N Dyer of Los Altos California by C J Motors the
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 120
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- CORTINA LOTUS
- Chassis Number
- BA7 4EB 5920
- Body Colour
- White
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Nick Whale
- Chairman
- 07831 440158
- nick@iconicauctioneers.com
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