LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

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chap foose
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LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#1 Post by chap foose »

Ive wanted one of these for 40 years.
In my opinion,the ultimate classic ford.
Decided to bite the bullet and buy one.
A mate of mine who is a Lotus Cortina specialist
put me intouch with the owner who runs the Lotus Cortina Register.
Went to view it last week and bought it.Anyone who knows these cars
knows there not cheep in any condition and this was no exception.
The guy has had this car for 30 years.He also has a Lotus mk1 Cortina SE
which is worth £80k +.
A lot of work to do but well worth it.Floor is very good.Wants wings bonnet sills ect.
I estimate £10k to spend on it,but this will bring it up to the highest standards.
The capri went today and the chevy truck will be going to,to fund this project.
Its a 1965 airflow car.A frame car which is very sort after.
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Luxobarge
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#2 Post by Luxobarge »

Ooooh, a new Chap Foose thread!

This I am REALLY looking forward to....

Great stuff, are you going for complete originality or will you be modding it? If so, how much?

All the best! :D
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TerryG
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#3 Post by TerryG »

Hello Tina!
Congratulations on finding one :) I can't wait to see your restoration work with this. The only mk1 Cortina that you can use instead of a mirror!
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kevin
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#4 Post by kevin »

its gonna be epic! (glad im not funding it tho)
does it come with running gear, engine etc or is it just the shell?

kev
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harvey
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#5 Post by harvey »

chap foose wrote: The capri went today and the chevy truck will be going to,to fund this project.
I'm jealous, particularly of the new owner of the Chevy. Hopefully he will keep it in an air conditioned garage and never take it out. Seeing it would really rub salt in the wound.

The Cortina is going to be a stunner.
Currently over 35 years worth of fixing 35 boxes.
Hoping to reach 65 years worth of fixing 65 boxes.
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chap foose
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#6 Post by chap foose »

Luxobarge wrote:Ooooh, a new Chap Foose thread!

This I am REALLY looking forward to....

Great stuff, are you going for complete originality or will you be modding it? If so, how much?

All the best! :D
Cheers Mate.
It will be totally original.
Thanks Paul
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chap foose
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#7 Post by chap foose »

TerryG wrote:Hello Tina!
Congratulations on finding one :) I can't wait to see your restoration work with this. The only mk1 Cortina that you can use instead of a mirror!
Thanks a lot mate.I knew about this car 6 months ago but didn't have the cash.I sold my capri and bought this last week.
Cheers Paul
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chap foose
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#8 Post by chap foose »

kevin wrote:its gonna be epic! (glad im not funding it tho)
does it come with running gear, engine etc or is it just the shell?

kev
Cheers Kevin.
It comes with everything apart from the head.
Panels will cost around £3000,plus everything else.
I would estimate £10k should see it done with me doing the work.
Cheers Paul
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chap foose
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#9 Post by chap foose »

harvey wrote:
chap foose wrote: The capri went today and the chevy truck will be going to,to fund this project.
I'm jealous, particularly of the new owner of the Chevy. Hopefully he will keep it in an air conditioned garage and never take it out. Seeing it would really rub salt in the wound.

The Cortina is going to be a stunner.
I havnt even advertised the truck yet but will be very soon.
If I had the choice of the truck or the lotus I would keep the lotus every time.
Trucks are easier to find lol
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rich.
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#10 Post by rich. »

looking forward to following this thread :D
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