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- First series of the iconic Ford Lotus Cortina.
- Ex Gianni Chiesa, president of Scuderia del Grifone.
- Extra set of magnesium rims.
- Recent serviced by University Motors.
- Fiche ACI-CSAI.
- Ex Gianni Chiesa, president of Scuderia del Grifone.
- Extra set of magnesium rims.
- Recent serviced by University Motors.
- Fiche ACI-CSAI.
Specialist Notes
Ford's racing program in the 1960s included recruiting Lotus boss Colin Chapman to give the new Cortina a sporting makeover. His task was to develop a version to compete in Group 2: Lotus would build the 1,000 cars needed for homologation. Launched in 1963, the Lotus Cortina featured the 1.6-litre double overhead camshaft engine based on the Ford Elan. Our example, chassis number D636316990D and left-hand drive, was prepared for racing and holds the ACI-CSAI certificate. It belonged to Gianni Chiesa, president of the Scuderia del Grifone, and was sold after a recent restoration by University Motors, and with a set of magnesium wheels. The car was prepared with aluminum bonnets, plexiglass rear window and rear windows, reinforced Duomi, new exhaust, adjustable dampers and double electric petrol pump.
Ford's racing program in the 1960s included recruiting Lotus boss Colin Chapman to give the new Cortina a sporting makeover. His task was to develop a version to compete in Group 2: Lotus would build the 1,000 cars needed for homologation. Launched in 1963, the Lotus Cortina featured the 1.6-litre double overhead camshaft engine based on the Ford Elan. Our example, chassis number D636316990D and left-hand drive, was prepared for racing and holds the ACI-CSAI certificate. It belonged to Gianni Chiesa, president of the Scuderia del Grifone, and was sold after a recent restoration by University Motors, and with a set of magnesium wheels. The car was prepared with aluminum bonnets, plexiglass rear window and rear windows, reinforced Duomi, new exhaust, adjustable dampers and double electric petrol pump.Contact
Condition report
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