{"id":863,"date":"2011-03-22T15:26:20","date_gmt":"2011-03-22T13:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lotuscortinainfo.com\/?page_id=863"},"modified":"2025-02-04T17:03:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:03:50","slug":"temp-1-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.lotuscortinainfo.com\/?page_id=863","title":{"rendered":"Mk 1 Originality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To be updated…..<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignore what’s on here currently as I’m playing around with layout ideas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MK1 LOTUS CORTINA ORIGINALITY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This section identifies the original specification for the Mk1 Lotus Cortina.The purpose of the section is to show what original specification looks like for each of the variants of the Mk1. That in turn can help an owner identify the bits on his car that are not original for changing if original specification is wanted. It can also help a prospective buyer, perhaps new to Lotus Cortinas, get up to speed with areas to examine to ensure that there are no issues that may call into question the legitimacy of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is comprised of 4 chapters, one for each variant of the Mk1 Lotus Cortina:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type 1 \u2013 Pre-Aeroflow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type II \u2013 Aeroflow ‘A’ Frame<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type III \u2013 Aeroflow Leaf Spring RHD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type IV \u2013 Aeroflow Leaf Spring LHD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of those is subsequently broken down into logical groupings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that this is a complete re-write of what was here before, and aims to be a comprehensive study. It does not go into every nut, bolt and rivet detail (at this stage), but for the first time, you can see what each type of car looks like, from the outside, inside, underneath, under the bonnet and inside the boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will also identify those areas that are unique or different on a Lotus Cortina compared with a standard Cortina, which will allow you to determine if the car you are looking at may have issues that require more detailed investigation. These issues can many arise due to a car having been re-shelled and not done properly, or poorly restored, or just a fake being passed off as a genuine Lotus Cortina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, above all, Provenance<\/strong> is everything. If there are no historical documents, restoration photographs, or owner \/ club  testimonials with the car proving beyond doubt it’s authenticity, be very cautious. Also make sure that the car is known by other Lotus Cortina enthusiasts….they will be the main critics or promoters of the car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This section is currently being built (Jan \/ Feb 2017 for first phase) and will continue to be enhanced after the first phase is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you read this section remember to refer to the TIMELINE AND FEATURES<\/strong> section for details of change points and outline descriptions, and also the MK1 ROAD CAR STUDIES <\/strong>for further photos and detail. If you’re buying a car, have a good look at the BUYING \/ RESTORING \/ RUNNING<\/strong> Section, complete with checklist for the variant you are looking at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TYPE 1 \u2013 PRE-AEROFLOW<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

External Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front aspect, grill, lights, badge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side aspect, opening quarter-light and rear side window<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear aspect, stripe finishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bodyshell Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KingPosts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chassis Rail Saddle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘A’ frame mountings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Differential hump<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spare wheel mounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parcel shelf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bulkhead<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type 1 Trim (very early cars only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first batch of cars in 1963 had a slightly different trim, as can be seen in the first brochure, and the very early ex-Bruce Reynolds car, BMK723A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Type 2 Trim ( vast majority of Pre-Aeroflow cars)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Mar ’63 to Oct ’64 (all Pre-Aeroflow), all cars had the A875 code trim<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note that all Lotus Cortinas had trim code A875 stamped on the chassis plate. For some unknown reason this was never updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headlining<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confetti – from Mar ’63 to end of Pre-Aeroflow production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dashboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Instruments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Control unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Engine<\/strong> Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

General views<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cam cover colour \u2013 standard and S\/E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carburettors and air filter, early fuel pipe to carburettor, throttle cable at bulkhead<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Servo and piping<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master Cylinders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washer bottle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiring and brake pipe routing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KingPosts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingpost welding pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Differential hump<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery location and cabling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boot lid strut<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Underside, suspension, and cable \/ pipe routings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘A’ Frame suspension<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handbrake Routing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brake Pipe Routing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery Cable Routing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TYPE II \u2013 AEROFLOW ‘A’ FRAME<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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External Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bodyshell Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trim <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type 3 B304 from Oct ’64 to Oct ’65 (Aeroflow with ‘A’ Frame suspension, plus early leaf spring cars)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type 4 B409 from Oct ’65 to Sep ’66 (same at GT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headlining<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two types of headlining were fitted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confetti – from start of Aeroflow production to Apr ’65.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lodestar – from Apr ’65 to end of Aeroflow production<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Engine<\/strong> Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Underside, suspension, and cable \/ pipe routings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TYPE III \u2013 AEROFLOW LEAF SPRING RHD<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TYPE IV\u2013 AEROFLOW LEAF SPRING LHD<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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