Mk1 Lotus Cortina Restoration
09-07-2013, 07:55 PM
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Paul if you restore it to your normal standards I'm sure it will give you a good nest egg in years to come should you decide to sell ,but a mk1 Tina has allways been one of my favourite fords just luv the body lines and shape,will be watching this closely
They are one of the best looking cars ive ever seen
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Looks a fucking good shell mate
14-07-2013, 06:12 AM
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Looks a fucking good shell mate
Its a lot better than I thought it would be
14-07-2013, 08:29 AM
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Cant wait for more updates.It looks in a bit of a sorry state.
14-07-2013, 09:15 AM
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Awsome! Cant wait to see progress.
16-07-2013, 09:15 PM
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Got another engine.Rebuilt with 6 bolt crank and big valve head ect.
130BHP.
Big thanks to Colin Ginn
Need a new facia for the heater.
16-07-2013, 09:20 PM
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17-07-2013, 08:28 AM
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I have always said if ever I win the lottery a Lotus Cortina restoration is on my list of things to do.
17-07-2013, 08:46 AM
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another great project will be watching this
17-07-2013, 09:18 AM
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This looks awesome, keep my eye on the restoration
18-07-2013, 03:02 PM
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I will also be keeping an eye on this.
18-07-2013, 04:06 PM
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Colin told me you had bought a new car. Looks like a good project!
06-08-2013, 08:02 PM
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06-08-2013, 08:24 PM
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Very nice ,not hanging about
18-08-2013, 12:36 PM
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18-08-2013, 12:49 PM
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Looks like a great shell, this will make a fantastic car, cant wait to see it
18-08-2013, 01:01 PM
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Subscribed! As master yoda would say.... Epic this will be!
18-08-2013, 01:21 PM
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Love it
My dad used to have one of these when I was a mere nip.. so a lot of memories
Good luck with the epic build.
18-08-2013, 01:48 PM
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I love these cars, such a cool project. good luck with it
18-08-2013, 04:16 PM
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03-09-2013, 07:28 PM
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Great project and progress, look forward to keeping an eye on this...
03-09-2013, 07:58 PM
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Quality build mate, love seeing all the freshly painted bits starting to piece it together!
03-09-2013, 07:58 PM
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04-09-2013, 04:56 PM
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Great project and progress, look forward to keeping an eye on this...
cheers mate
04-09-2013, 04:56 PM
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Quality build mate, love seeing all the freshly painted bits starting to piece it together!
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04-09-2013, 04:56 PM
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Great progress
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04-09-2013, 04:57 PM
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tank looks lovely
thanks a lot mate
04-09-2013, 05:16 PM
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The shell was in remarkable condition given where it had been for 31 yrs! Great find and an even better rebuild, thus far!
04-09-2013, 05:18 PM
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This is going to be so mint!
04-09-2013, 06:51 PM
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Quality restoration thread.
04-09-2013, 07:08 PM
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great work mate, this will be mint
04-09-2013, 09:03 PM
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Stunning mate! where did you get the new a frame? im looking for one for my rebuild
05-09-2013, 12:00 PM
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I was down Colins on Saturday, be he had about five Mk1 Lotus Cortinas in various states of repair there!
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Stunning mate! where did you get the new a frame? im looking for one for my rebuild
Believe Colin Ginn at Prestige Coachworks has some for sale.
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05-09-2013, 12:15 PM
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One of my favourite cars of all time.... subscribed
05-09-2013, 06:17 PM
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Stunning mate! where did you get the new a frame? im looking for one for my rebuild
Cheers mate.
Colin Gin makes them to exact spec.They even have LOTUS in raised lettering on them as he had a mould made for them.If you want to ask him,send me a pm and I will give you his details.
Cheers Paul
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