Description:

This vehicle is a genuine Lotus Cortina which has been modified for Historic Racing in New Zealand. It is
powered by a 1700cc L Block Twin Cam which has late model computer controlled fuel injection fitted. The
car was originally in concours condition when it was imported into New Zealand and remains in very good condition despite
extensive racing since 1991.


History

This car was originally registered in the UK on May 1st 1966, it is probable that it spent the time between
manufacture and registration as a race car as it was first registered to a company. The original logbook is
availible to validate the vehicle's identification. From it's first owner it passes through six other owners
before being imported into New Zealand in the late 1980's. Barry Jackson bought the car in 1990 and carried out
the modifications which have transformed it into a very quick and competitive historic racer.


Competition History

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Engine

• Bore 86.5mm, Stroke 72.75mm, Displacement 1710cc
  
• Crank, Steel Billet
  
• Rods, Steel
  
• Block, Lotus LA'A
  
• Inlet Valves, 1.625", Exhaust Valves, 1.4"
  
• Compression Ratio 9.94:1
  
• Cams L1
  
• Fuel injection with link engine management
  
• Electronic ignition
  
• Cylinder head flowed @ 200HP, Estimated output 185HP
  

Fuel System

• Fabricated steel fuel tank, twin fuel pumps, collector tank
  
• in line filter and computer controlled injection
  

Oil/Water System

• Wet sump with high volume pump and fabricated winged sump.
  
• Front water rad
  

Electrical System

• Alternator to negative ground, all lights, indicators, horns etc to N.Z. roadworthy standard
  

Body

• Standard steel two door with welded rollcage
  
• All interior trim removed except fabricated aluminum door panels, standard glass
  

Chassis

• unibody
  
• Koni adjustable
  
• McPherson strut with adjustable caster and camber
  
• Four link with watts linkage, rose jointed, coil over
  
• standard, Momo wheel
  
• Front 4 pot AP Racing calipers over vented discs, Rear standard drums with in line adjustable pressure restrictor
  
• Yokohama 008RS dry tyres, Toyo wets, all 205 60 13 size on 13x6 Superlite rims
  
• tbd
  

Interior

• Standard instrument panel with additional Autometer tach and shift light
  
• Original ammeter missing
  

Spares

• Original engine and gearbox (overhauled and never run). Drive shaft and non LSD diff
  
• Original interior and seats, includes headlining but no carpet.
  
• Original radiator and steering wheel