Information re mk1 lotus cortina

Eddie · Post by **Eddie** » Mon 5th Jan 2015 11:02 am

Hi
I have owned a mk1 63 lotus cortina for approx 7 years and am seeking information re its history. Chassis number Z74C 065798. It seems that the car was delivered in Aug 1963 to Colne Lancester. The car seems to have been raced in possibly the 70's with modifications to the pedal box etc and the roof being replaced. It also has a second tag in the engine bay with RHD 126.
Any information would be appreciated. Is there someone on the register worth contacting
Thanks
Eddie

Post by **Steve 155C** » Mon 5th Jan 2015 11:41 am

Hi Eddie. Welcome to the forum. You need to contact the LCR Committee members (forum ID's Andy M or Rick) for this info.

Post by **Scott Simpson** » Mon 5th Jan 2015 9:07 pm

Hi Eddie,
The car certainly appears on an old copy of the register, that I have.
What condition is the car in? Do you have any photo's you can
post on here? We never tire of seeing pic's of L/C's!
Do you know who raced it in the 70's?
Scott

Post by **NikiDickson** » Mon 5th Jan 2015 9:53 pm

Hi Eddie,
Looking at a copy of the old register it shows the car was first registered 01/08/1963 and it was last known in the Lancs area, and according to Dvla the last road tax expired on: 27 September 1982 so I presume its not been on the road for a while??
Like Scott mentioned some pics would be nice!!
Niki

Eddie · Post by **Eddie** » Mon 5th Jan 2015 10:04 pm

Thanks for the replies. The car is undergoing a full restoration however the car was purchased in bits although relatively complete. It does look like the car has been in bits for a long time. I will post pics of restoration tonight. There are signs that the car has been raced such as modified pedal box, reinforced a frame and even a new roof. Car has all the unique parts for a 63 such as magnesium ford bell housing, alloy extension housing and alloy remote shifter etc.
Will post some pics soon
Any more info would be appreciated
Thanks
Eddie

Post by **NikiDickson** » Mon 5th Jan 2015 10:34 pm

Hi Eddie,
Also the original engine number according to the list is LP206
Niki

Eddie · Post by **Eddie** » Mon 5th Jan 2015 11:49 pm

Thanks
I do have the original service books. Car was delivered to lancester aug 1963. The engine is a lp block and early head but not lp 206. Have to check engine number again. Maybe changed when raced???

Eddie · Post by **Eddie** » Tue 6th Jan 2015 9:35 pm

Here are some pics from 6 months ago. Car has progressed well

Eddie · Post by **Eddie** » Tue 6th Jan 2015 9:36 pm

Another pic

Eddie · Post by **Eddie** » Tue 6th Jan 2015 9:37 pm

Last one. Only fiddly bits to do on car now

Post by **NikiDickson** » Tue 6th Jan 2015 9:54 pm

Looks like you have done an amazing job so far, it always good to see another rare car being restored so keep up the good work

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