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	Lotus Cortina's in the Marathon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Lotus was active and competitive in Formula One racing from 1958 to 1994.
		Again, a Lotus version was produced (this time done in-house at Ford) but the most admired was the 1600E that came out in late 1967.
		One of the cars was the Lotus Cortina, crewed by Duncan Bray, a London engineer; Peter Sudgen, an advertising executive; and Simon Sladen, an interior decorator.
	marathon68.homestead.com /fordlotuscortinas.html (3395 words)

	CORTINA IN MOTORSPORT
		Roger Clark’s privately-prepared Cortina GT won the Scottish rally in 1964 and 1965 and the 1965 Gulf-London event, the Elford/Seigle-Morris Lotus-Cortina lifted the Handicap Category of the 1964 Tour de France and Clark’s Lotus-Cortina won the Welsh rally of 1965.
		Cortinas were also prominent in the new TV Rallycross events.
		In the 1970s later-model Cortinas were little used in motor sport, where the regulations favoured specialised, limited-production models, yet just for fun (and charity) Ford supported one-model races in Britain and in Europe for Mk III Cortinas, where racing drivers like John Surtees, Jody Scheckter and Frank Gardner kept the crowds entertained.
	media.ford.com /print_doc.cfm?article_id=13081 (780 words)

	Lotus Chassis Numbers
		The safest answer is first to check with the Lotus Cortina Register to find out if the car is known to the club, and second to take an expert with you when you look at the car.
		Of the 2867 Lotus Cortinas MK1s built until the end of 1966 of both left hand drive and right hand drive, roughly 400 were left hand drive.
		The code BA91 denoted that it was a Lotus Cortina but because the Mk2 was built by Ford, and not Lotus, the chassis numbers followed the mass produced Mk 2 Cortinas.
	freespace.virgin.net /tommy.sandham/lotuschassis.htm (774 words)

	'Ford Lotus-Cortina'
		The new Cortina was designed with the Lotus version in mind so that relatively few modifications have been necessary.
		In our test of the Cortina GT when it was introduced last October, we criticised the gear ratios, as we felt that second gear was far too low.
		The Lotus box is still available for competition use.
	www.pixelmatic.com.au /cortina/articles/lcmk2tst.htm (1828 words)

	Lotus Corina - Sport Compact Car Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Lotus' top factory driver in those days, the quiet but brilliant Jim Clark from Scotland (a two-time world champion), stepped out of his F1 car long enough to pick up the British Saloon Car Championship in a Lotus Cortina.
		Ford redesigned the Cortina's body and took the opportunity to announce that, while there would still be a Lotus version, this Mark II model would come off the regular Ford production line.
		Though the Lotus engine's horsepower was bumped a bit to 109, it wouldn't be enough to compensate for the new car's lack of charm.
	www.sportcompactcarweb.com /features/0411scc_lotus_cortina (1198 words)

	The Mk.I Lotus-Cortina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		At the time Lotus were developing a twin-cam engine based on the bottom end of Ford's 1499cc powerplant for their Elan, and Hayes knew Lotus boss Colin Chapman personally.
		Lotus started with two-door sedan shells, to which was added lightweight alloy doors, bonnet, and boot lid, to aid racing success.
		The update that was introduced to the Cortina range in October '64 brought with it a new dash, with a full set of instruments, and that 'Aeroflow' ventilation.
	www.pixelmatic.com.au /cortina/lotus.html (2679 words)

	history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Cortina bodyshells were sent to the Lotus Works at Chesnut where they were outfitted with Lotus engines and light alloy doors together with bonnet and bootlid panels also in light alloy.
		Fitted with the Corsair 200E gearbox as standard the Lotus had a split propshaft instead of the single piece fitted to all other versions of the Mk II Cortina but the dashboards and seats were the same as on the GT model.
		Apart from the charismatic Lotus Cortina which was discontinued in July 1970, the Mk II range was probably the best remembered for one particular model - the 1600E.
	indigo.ie /~cortinas/history.html (2639 words)

	GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Constructors > Lotus (Team Lotus)
		The Lotus 25 was the first monocoque chassis in F1, the 49 was the first car of note to use the engine as a stressed member and the 72 broke new ground in aerodynamics.
		In the mid-1970s, however, Lotus engineers began to investigate aerodynamic ground-effect and the Lotus 79 of 1978 was extraordinarily successful with Mario Andretti winning the World Championship.
		Former Team Lotus employees Peter Collins and Peter Wright organized a deal to take over the team from the Chapman Family and in December the new Team Lotus was launched with Mika Hakkinen and Julian Bailey being signed for the 1991 season.
	www.grandprix.com /gpe/con-lotus.html (1422 words)

	Ford Cortina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Ford Cortina was a medium sized family car sold by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982.
		The Kent engines used in the Cortina, being lightweight, reliable and inexpensive, were popular with several low-volume sports car manufacturers, including Morgan who used them in the 1962-81 4/4 (and continue to use Ford engines in most of their current models).
		The TE (Mk4) was released in 1977, and the TF (Mk5) was released in 1980.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ford_Cortina (3578 words)

	AutoCult Blog - Lotus Cortina Mk1 - a classic
		The Cortina MK1 was introduced in September 1962 in a standard and deluxe form.
		The 1500 engine under the bonnet of this sports Cortina was fitted with a twin choke weber carburetor, disk brakes on the front wheels, remote gearchange and modified suspension.
		Front disk brakes were added to all models as standard, the front grille was redesigned from the two standard slats and deluxe chrome into a single chrome to incorporate a widened bottom to surround the side lights and indicators.
	www.autocult.com.au /BlogDetail.aspx?id=150 (592 words)

	CAR . CO . NZ Classic Cars: New Zealands premier website for motoring and motorsport enthusiasts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Lotus Cortina was commissioned by Ford to give it’s range of cars a lift out of the ordinary.
		Taking the standard Ford engine of 1200cc, Lotus bored it out to 1558cc and designed a new head for it with twin camshafts, thus creating what was known as the Lotus Twin Cam.
		Suspension was of course improved in the standard Lotus Cortina but the rear arrangement tended to flex under load and cause leaks in the differential.
	www.car.co.nz /classic.asp?articleid=4998 (441 words)

	Ford Lotus Cortina
		When Colin Chapman and Ford collaborated to develop a race and rally winner - the end result was the Lotus Cortina.
		From Ford came the basic two door Cortina shell and front suspension, where Lotus installed it's own 105 bhp twin-cam engine, close ratio 4-speed gearbox and rear suspension.
		II was built on the Ford production lines - later the Cortina was to even loose the Lotus badges.
	www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au /car_info_ford_lotus_cortina.htm (109 words)

	Lotus Race Car Listings
		Lotus 18 Ex.Edger Racing Team car, one of the most original Lotus 18 some is on the race track.
		This is argueably the finest Lotus 41 in existence today.It has had a complete and detailed restoration to concours condition, with a careful eye to originality, and is truly race ready.
		This model was used by Team Lotus in their appearence before the FIA to explain the operation of the car.
	www.race-cars.com /carsold/lotuses.htm (4175 words)

	GPMA: 1/24 Lotus Cortina Trans-Am by William de Pooter
		Most of the Cortina's have a two tone colour scheme, and most of them carry on the roof + side stripe colour onto the rear panel.
		But : the one and only rear view picture from an Alan Mann Cortina that I have (in a european race, I have to admit), shows a rear end in the same shade of gray (it's a fl and white picture) as the boot and bottom part.
		I left the front seats as they were, but had to seriously increase the heighth of the rear seat back (with plasticard and putty and a lot of sanding and scraping), because it was not high enough for the Cortina body.
	gpma.org /wdpcortina.html (3230 words)

	1965 Ford Lotus Cortina Review & Photos - Sport Compact Car Magazine
		The Lotus/Ford Cortina became available to the public in 1963 because in order to compete in group-2 racing, 1000 cars had to be produced for use on the street.
		When the diminutive Lotus/Ford Cortina Mk I reached our shores in 1965, it was as unconventional as its four-wheel independent suspension; weighing in at just under 1900 pounds and sporting a dual overhead cam inline-four built by Lotus.
		Regardless, the nimble Lotus Cortina began to dominate on the track, making up for what it lacked in horsepower with handling competence and late braking ability.
	www.sportcompactcarweb.com /features/0605scc_1965_ford_lotus_cortina (593 words)

	Ford Cortina Lotus - Motorbase
		This very special Cortina was the fruit from an interesting partnership between Ford (UK) and Lotus Cars of Norfolk, England.
		A stiffened two door Cortina shell was used as a base with a Lotus 1558cc, twin-cam engine providing 105bhp.
		In 1967 a Mk II Cortina Lotus superseded the earlier model and now came with a choice of body colour.
	www.motorbase.com /vehicle/1/3/0/1 (233 words)

	Lotus Cortina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Released in 1963, originally called the 'Consul Cortina Sports Special by Lotus', the Lotus-Cortina was a variant of the lightweight 2-door Mk I Ford Cortina, and available only in one colour: white with a green flash.
		The Lotus Twincam Motor was never installed from the factory in a four door shell.
		Like the Mk I, it was originally called the Lotus Cortina, but was later reduced to Cortina Twin Cam to reflect the reduced input from Lotus.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lotus_Cortina (287 words)

	Lotus Cortina - Ultimatecarpage.com forums
		A Lotus-Cortina based on the Mk II Cortina was released in 1967.
		It was normally called the Cortina Lotus, reflecting the reduced input from Lotus.
		More Ford Lotus Cortina pics (both Mk1 and Mk2) can be found in Ford Cortina thread.
	www.ultimatecarpage.com /forum/showthread.php?t=26065 (288 words)

	Corgi - Diecast Models - Lotus Cortina MKII - Alan Mann Racing
		Lotus Cortinas should be white with a green stripe shouldn't they?
		Lotus Cortina CTC 24E was built in 1968 as a stopgap because the new Escort Twin Cam could not be homologated in time.
		With a 205 BHP Cosworth-Ford FVA engine and every spare ounce taken from the car it was a very rapid machine and served F1 driver Frank Gardener well at the beginning of the season.
	www.corgi.co.uk /CorgiSite/Ford/VA04110.htm (127 words)

	The Telly on the Lotus Cortina - Jalopnik
		The Telly on the Lotus Cortina - Jalopnik
		We miss the girl with the surreally-perfect natural bosoms who worked at KFC a few blocks down who would only kiss us at night, but was prim and proper in uniform.
		And we very much miss the clapped-out Cortinas with "Rothmans Rally" decals across the windshield ripping down the country roads of Ulster.
	www.jalopnik.com /cars/retro/the-telly-on-the-lotus-cortina-214895.php (294 words)

	Unmutual Vehicle Guide - Lotus Cortina (McGoohan/Portmeirion) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Walter Hayes, then Ford's Public Affairs Director, conceived the car and took it to Lotus supremo Colin Chapman as he knew Lotus were looking to develop a twin-cam engine of 1498cc.
		Chapman accepted, and the Lotus 28 (or "Cortina developed by Ford") was born.
		Whilst the car had a reputation for good performance, it also quickly became better known for it's reliability problems (particularly with the suspension) and the car was superceded by the MKII Cortina in 1967 after selling less than 3000 of the original model.
	www.theunmutual.co.uk /cortina.htm (165 words)

	CORTINA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Lotus Cortina MK I, small booklet with road tests, data sheets and sales literature about the Lotus Cortina, German/English language Reprint.
		Including the Lotus Cortina MK I. 620 pgs.
		Cortina, developed by Lotus, MK I. The Owners Handbook.
	www.lotus-books.com /html/body_cortina.html (86 words)

	Lotus Cortina Mk 1 Classic Car Hire, Classic Motor Hire, Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In its day the Lotus Cortina Mk 1 was one one of the most successful rally/racing cars.
		Jim Clark, the racing driver, a farmers son from Kilmany In Fife, drove one of these to many victories in the 60's out performing much more expensive and sophisticated machinery.
		The date of the hire may be left open and reserved by the recipient subject to availability.
	www.motorparty.co.uk /cars.asp?CategoryID=3 (139 words)

	Australia/New Zealand Lotus Cortina Forum
		About me: I have a March 63 Car 4430PF the ex roy pierpoint car, I own a feb 66 car with 46K miles on it and a very tidy MK2 Lotus that I plan to use as a club/daily drive once the motor is rebuilt.
		If you or your fellows friends would like to contribute to the Quarter Bumper magazine which is sent world wide, please contact me through the website of through the QB magazine..
		Lotus Cortina Register Committee member and QB editor.
	pub38.bravenet.com /forum/3179072716/show/560058 (724 words)

	1966 Lotus Cortina Mark One "Rebody" Roller PRICE REDUCED Spec Sheet
		This is a Mark One Cortina GT body with a Lotus Cortina title and plate.
		This can race either as a Cortina GT or as a Lotus Cortina.
		The advantage of the lotus twin cam is power.
	www.race-cars.com /carsold/lotus/1108515810/1108515810ss.htm (225 words)

	LOTUS CORTINA Mk1 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT MODEL
		LOTUS CORTINA Mk1 SE UK Reg: AEG 156B
		Lotus, to design and build a sports-racing version of their
		The car was known internally at Lotus as the ‘Type 28’
	www.donrose.com /LCSE30709.html (426 words)

	welcome
		Cortina Owner's Club members is also included, as is data from other persons interested in these cars.
		You may find errors in the information, but I don't think you will find any other comparable source anywhere else in the world.
		Cortina MK1 bodyshell restoration in words and pictures !
	freespace.virgin.net /tommy.sandham/welcome.htm (855 words)

	Lotus-Cortina Mk1
		This is one of the rarest Lotus Cortinas in the world, virtually one-of-a-kind.
		documented by factory and period paperwork and authenticated by the Lotus Cortina
		The engines were specially built for Lotus by Cosworth and the cars featured many
	www.donrose.com /LC7070KO.html (138 words)

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