This 1966 Lotus Cortina MkI (chassis BA74FU596420) is offered with little info and a small collection of so-so photos, but from what we can tell it looks complete, and it’s not often that neglected restoration candidates come up for sale–especially in the US. Rust looks like it will be a concern, but it’s difficult to imagine anything but the worst rot relegating one of these to the crusher. Find this one here on Craigslist in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for $57k OBO. Special thanks to BaT reader Jon for this submission.

The seller says that the car has over 70k miles and will require full restoration, but little additional useful info is provided. Glass and trim appear to be complete, and there’s a good chance that the traditional white and green flash paint could remain original. Rust can be seen creeping along bodywork in several places, most obviously along the front right fender. It’d be nice to know what’s underneath as well, though this will require an in-person inspection.

No interior shots are provided, which may have been helpful in assessing the integrity of floors and sills. What looks like the original Lotus twin cam appears to be in pretty good condition, at least from the outside. There’s no word on whether it turns freely, though. Shock towers look crusty and hint at worse corrosion underneath–hopefully nothing too far gone.

The price is optimistic, but as the seller doesn’t seem too familiar with what’s on offer, the “or best offer” sales format could provide a window of opportunity for someone with a trailer and a big stack of $100 bills.