1968 Lotus Ford Cortina Twin Cam - 46,368 Miles Presented in an elegant off-white Lotus Cream exterior with a black interior, this 1968 Lotus Cortina Twin Cam (Mk2) is a rare and highly desirable classic that perfectly blends Ford practicality with Lotus performance. Showing just 46,368 miles, this example has been cherished throughout its life and represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic sports saloons of the 1960s. History & Restoration: The car was the subject of a comprehensive restoration around 2010, involving a full strip-down to bare metal. The shell was treated, correctly primed, and repainted in the correct Lotus factory colours. Importantly, the body was an excellent starting point and required no structural welding, a testament to its originality and condition. All body panels are genuine Ford items, and the panel fit and body lines are near perfect, giving the car a sharp and authentic appearance. At the same time, the car benefited from a full mechanical rebuild, while retaining its original bore size and crankshaft size. It holds excellent oil pressure when warm and performs exactly as a Lotus Cortina should. The engine bay is clean and tidy, and the car retains its original airbox, further underlining its originality. It starts readily on the button. Driving & Ownership: Powered by the legendary Lotus Twin Cam engine, renowned for its racing pedigree and lively performance, and paired with a manual gearbox, the driving experience is engaging, responsive, and full of character. The current owner has known the car for many years. Following its restoration, it spent 4-5 years in a private collection, then 3-4 years with a close friend, before being acquired by the present owner approximately four years ago. During this time, it has been used regularly during the summer months and was recently driven on an 800-mile trouble-free tour around the West Coast of Ireland, proving its reliability and usability. Interior & Authenticity: Inside, the interior retains a strong period feel, with classic seating, a period-correct dashboard, Smiths instruments, original switchgear, and the Lotus-badged steering wheel. The driving position is pure classic sports saloon purposeful yet comfortable. The car has had 9 owners and is described as an nice, great-looking, genuine Mk2 Lotus Cortina, retaining matching period numbers throughout.