[Editor's Note: We originally ran this story in our November 2015 issue. Some information may be out of date.]
Pop quiz: How many Cortina Estates did Lotus build? Answer: zero–but you wouldn’t believe that if you stood in front of Bob Herzog’s one-off creation.
There are no fancy tube subframes, custom body pieces or one-off parts. Instead, he collected everything necessary to make …
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In reply to Jordan Rimpela :
In reply to Jordan Rimpela :
I replied, that i love a story like this. The LOTUS ‘Wagon” But my finger hit wrong button so start over.
U guys inspired me to buy a Alfa Spider, in intermediate to sad shape. 82 yrs old it is only 40. yes the 79 ugly bumpers. But beautiful 40 DCOEs, headers, wheels, Am working along on it.
U had a project on a early Alfa going, it died?? or like me start stop?
keep the good work up.
Bill
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9/5/22 4:01 p.m.
Beautiful work Bob. I love the story. I had a Cortina (4 doors) for years. They were nice cars to drive and very reliable. Wish you would take it to Lime Rock.