A charming example of the ever-popular classic family car, which has been fully rebuilt as a tribute to the famous Lotus Cortina, and enhanced by a host of well-considered performance modifications. It is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder twin-cam Lotus ‘L Block’ engine, coupled to a five-speed Sierra T9 manual transmission with a RetroFord short-shift kit and a limited-slip differential. The car has now covered around 1,500 km since its complete engine, brake, and suspension overhaul. This Australian-built Cortina has been refinished in Spruce / Kurrajong Green, with black leatherette interior upholstery and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. It rides on custom-built coilovers from J-Spec Engineering and widened OEM Lotus steel wheels, which have been powder coated and fitted with Pirelli CN36 tyres. Its Lotus ‘L’ block engine has been rebuilt by Colin Van Summeran of Cam Automotive, and now features an Arrow Engineering steel crankshaft, Carillo rods, forged pistons, large steel main bearing caps, L1 camshafts, a ported head, competition valve springs, 1.4mm exhaust valves, 1.6mm inlet valves, twin rebuilt 45mm Weber carburettors, a Lotus-type radiator with an adjustable thermo-fan, a LeMans-style fuel filler, a two-inch Ashley exhaust, and 4-2-1 headers. Stopping power comes from a set of overhauled brakes, including a new master cylinder. Inside, the car features re-trimmed seat upholstery, loop pile carpets and a vinyl-trimmed Lotus dash pad, though the original headliner has been retained. An electronic 8,000rpm tachometer has been installed, along with a Bluetooth-compatible Kenwood stereo and Pioneer speakers. A parts list and various invoices will accompany the vehicle. There has been no bodywork damage, with the vendor noting that all brightwork has either been restored or replaced. Its Spruce / Kurrajong Green paintwork has been resprayed and is in excellent overall condition, with the only notable imperfections being a minor blemish at the base of the windscreen wipers, and a small chip on the passenger door shut. Inside, its re-trimmed black vinyl upholstery appears to be free of any major wear, though a few age-related marks can be seen on the original plastic components. The fuel gauge and indicator are currently inoperative, but there are no other known mechanical or electrical faults. This Cortina recently visited Cam Automotive at around 45,500 km, where Colin Van Sumeren rebuilt the engine before installing a new limited-slip differential, braking system, clutch, cooling system and suspension. This Mk1 Ford Cortina is a stylish and lovingly built tribute to the beloved Lotus performance variant, which has only covered around 1,500 km since being restored. Presented in its wonderful and original hue, this extensively upgraded Cortina would make a fine addition to any collection of fast Fords, and a rewarding companion for spirited drives on its next owner’s favourite roads. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.