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New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Wed 13th Jan 2016 5:32 am
by bobdad
Hey guys, I'm new to the forum so saying hello. My name's Bob and I'm a big fan of the classic Lotus Cortina. I've owned a couple in the past but just recently bought a 63' model.
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Wed 13th Jan 2016 6:02 am
by bobdad
Apparently the one I've just bought had been sitting in a barn untouched for about 50 years, hadn't been on the road since 1966 according to the seller. The bodywork is in really good condition and the engine has been overhauled. Here's a few pictures for you to check out. Bought it from an online
auction. Currently looking at a Royal Enfield 500 classic motorcycle too but deciding on whether or not to buy. Enjoy my weekend drives either in the car or by motorcycle, can't beat it!
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Wed 13th Jan 2016 9:50 am
by MagnusHolmgren
Hi bobdad
The car looks beautiful! I saw it advertised on another website as well, the price seemed quite low for such a nice car.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C698383
Just a friendly piece of advice, I am sure that you have done your homework, but just in case, please make sure that you don't send any money to the seller before you can see or collect the car. Don't immediately trust the seller if he/she wants to arrange the transport for you.
As always, make sure that the car is a genuine Lotus Cortina before you hand over any serious money. Lots of scammers on the internet.
Congratulations, the car looks great.
Magnus
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Wed 13th Jan 2016 10:16 am
by Lashman
Hi Bob, Welcome to the forum.
cheers
Louis
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Wed 13th Jan 2016 6:02 pm
by Rick
just seen the ad on car and classics which says that the car is known to the Lotus Register, well its not on our register under that reg number.
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Wed 13th Jan 2016 8:28 pm
by Rick
Just been informed that this car has been re-shelled, that wasnt mentioned in the advert,
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Thu 14th Jan 2016 9:34 am
by Steve 155C
Just for the record (and to help when searching) this car reg is: 8514 UP
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Thu 14th Jan 2016 1:22 pm
by Rob
It must have seen some action in the 3 years it was on the road. Not used for 50 years ?
Reshelled, wrong seats and leaf springs
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Fri 15th Jan 2016 2:59 pm
by SteveL
Lot of money for a log book then.
Re: New Member - 1963 Lotus Cortina Owner
Posted: Mon 8th Feb 2016 10:06 am
by BLUEANDWHITE66
I enquired about this car and asked if it had ever been shelled, he seem to skirt round the question and just said that it no longer had the a frame any more, but he did say it had ali panels , although these just bolt on esily I know, I thought that the car was a bargain but couldn't get up there to see it...........