1965 Ford Cortina Lotus MkI [Type 28]

1965 Ford Cortina Lotus MkI [Type 28] in British Legends of Motorsport, Documentary, 1991

Class: Cars, Racecar — Model origin:

00:36:38 Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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dsl ◊ 2017-03-27 23:45	Jim Clark/Jimmy Melia on 1966 RAC Rally, NVW 241C, #8, retired after 3 crashes (usually reported as only 2). Useful photo because it confirms damage to nearside after first small crash. Many sources depict damage as offside only after the bigger 2nd crash, leading to this inaccurate (but beautifully detailed) Trofeu model Third crash was a biggie, and total write-off. There's a dramatic photo of the wreck somewhere, but I can't find it ...
dsl ◊ 2017-04-12 21:58

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◊ 2017-03-27 23:45

Jim Clark/Jimmy Melia on 1966 RAC Rally, NVW 241C, #8, retired after 3 crashes (usually reported as only 2). Useful photo because it confirms damage to nearside after first small crash. Many sources depict damage as offside only after the bigger 2nd crash,