Auction brief Feb 2020
Supplied new to Norman Hugh Brown of 64, Summerley, London SW18 (or the Duke of Bedford as he was better known), this November 1964 Ford Lotus Cortina, BYP 71B, is an original UK right hand drive car. The original green buff log book is still present in the history file as are a copy of the Lotus Cortina Owner's Club factory records. It was and still is an early 'A' frame car which is the preferred form of axle location for FIA historic racing today.
Used for road and light competition use throughout it's life, it was professionally prepared for modern day historic racing in 2008 by renown Rolls Royce and Bentley specialists, Michael Hibberd, on the instruction of owner David Mountain of Mountune Racing Engines fame. This work included the fitment of a modern FiA roll cage, racing suspension, fuel sytem and brakes. All safety related items (racing seat, harness, fire system, etc.) were installed and the car was prepared on a correct jig with great emphasis on correct panel fit and an extremely high standard of finish to the shell.
If you look down the sides of this car, or look at the deep lustre finish of the paintwork, you will see instantly what an exceptional standard of work has been carried out. All 'the right bits' have also been fitted and the car is a competitive car that has been used in only a handful of races during the last 6 years. The Nick Stagg engine is still state of the art and has been professionally maintained and upgraded and the car ran well when last used at the Silverstone Classic in 2012.
Current FIA HTP papers and a good history file with many recent bills present accompanies this car, which should not be confused with the run of the mill replica cars which comprise the majority of cars that it competes against.
Registration Number BYP71B
Chassis Number 424391
Engine Number 424391
