This MkI Ford Cortina 240 Deluxe is a popular and once-commonplace classic family car, which has been extensively restored and rebuilt as a tribute to the iconic Lotus Cortina. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre inline-four, fed by a single Weber downdraft carburettor, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. This example was first registered in March 1966, and has been with the seller for 16 years. The seller notes that the car has covered just over 5,500 miles in the last 11 years. The odometer indicates 56,607 miles, though this is not warranted. This MkI Cortina 240 Deluxe is now presented in the iconic Lotus Cortina Ermine White colour scheme with Sherwood Green accents, over a black leatherette-trimmed interior, featuring a body-coloured dashboard, and chrome trim highlights. It rides on an aftermarket set of 15-inch Performance Minilite alloy wheels, fitted with Ventus Sport K104 tyres. Equipment includes push-out front quarter light windows, and heater and ventilation controls. This example has been modified with the fitment of a GT-specification carburettor and manifold, GT extractors, a GT dashboard and gauges, a Lotus front grille badge, a larger XM-era Ford Falcon fuel tank, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, an oil pressure gauge in the right-hand dashboard vent, a Sony Xplod CD stereo with an auxiliary input hidden in the glove compartment, and a chrome air filter housing. The car comes with a spare wheel, a copy of the owner’s manual and Cortina parts catalogue, two keys, and many parts invoices. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: during the restoration rust repairs were carried out by a panel beater, with new panels welded in, followed by a full respray. There are now small moisture bubbles in some areas, and the interior has been fully retrimmed, including a new headlining, door cards from Aldridge Trimming in the UK, the front and rear seats reupholstered, and new carpeting. The car’s last roadworthiness test was conducted on 1 September 2024, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. This Cortina’s most recent maintenance was carried out in August 2024 at an indicated 56,580 miles by the seller, which consisted of an engine oil and filter change, new spark plugs installed, the timing checked and adjusted, and a new air filter installed. The seller notes that an annual lubrication service is carried out near the time of the registration. Other notable maintenance includes new front and rear brake pads being fitted, and a new clutch and pressure plate fitted since the completion of the restoration. The extensive restoration was started around 16 years ago and was completed around 11 years ago. The work included, but was not limited to, the car being stripped to bare metal, rust repairs carried out, a full respray, and the engine, gearbox, and differential being rebuilt. This Mk1 Ford Cortina 240 Deluxe is an endearing and once commonplace classic family car, offered from long-term ownership and benefitting from being extensively restored and rebuilt as a tribute to the iconic Lotus Cortina. Now presented in the instantly recognisable Ermine White with Sherwood Green colour scheme, and boasting a number of discerning performance and cosmetic upgrades, it would make an excellent addition to any assembly of classics, and a characterful companion for weekend drives, fair-weather cruising, and classic car show visits alike. The description of this consignment 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, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. 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.