Meet the Revival Racing Fleet - 1966 Ford Cortina

25th September 2025

Lets take a look at the 1966 Ford Cortina in detail - a fan favourite from our Revival Racing fleet.

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The white 1966 Ford Cortina you see here is no ordinary MkI - it’s a Ford-Lotus Cortina, a special high-performance version developed in collaboration with Lotus for racing and rallying. While standard Cortinas came equipped with modest Kent engines, the Lotus variant featured a potent 1.6-litre twin-cam engine, built to homologate Group 2 touring car regulations.

Developed by the legendary Colin Chapman, the Lotus Cortina quickly earned a reputation on the track. Famously driven by Jim Clark, it became an icon of 1960s motorsport, often seen lifting its inside front wheel as it tore through corners. Finished in its official white with green stripe livery, the car dominated saloon car racing and rallying in its era.

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The car was created to homologate for Group 2 racing, requiring 1,000 units to be produced. It can be distinguished by its lowered and stiffened suspension, rear-wheel-drive layout, and lightweight aluminium panels on the bonnet, doors, and boot lid. The result was a car that was not only fast but also agile - perfectly suited to the demands of competition.

Inside, the Lotus Cortina featured a wood-rimmed steering wheel, original seats, and a bespoke centre console, maintaining a balance between performance and period charm.

Still a favourite with the fans, the Lotus Cortina remains a regular feature on the Goodwood Revival grid and was seen on track this year surrounded by sheep within our Jim Clark Celebration!

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It also stars in our Revival Racing Experience here at Goodwood Motor Circuit, offering guests the rare thrill of driving this historic machine on a legendary track.

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Image credit: Jayson Fong

Fancy driving the Cortina round Goodwood Motor Circuit? Book your spot in our Revival Racing Experience and step into the driver's seat of an automotive icon.

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