The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:The Consul Cortina, developed by Lotus, is building up an impressive record of race and rally victories. Equally impressive is this superbly detailed model made from a 53-part kit. - Taken from the 3rd edition catalogue (1964)
12th edition catalogue (1975), recorded as a Series 2 kit.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 Rarity of early version: Scarce First Issued: 1965
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
3rd Edition (1964) Ref: M8C 4th Edition (1966) Ref: M8C 5th Edition (1967) Ref: M8C 6th Edition (1968) Ref: M8C 7th Edition (1969) Ref: M8C 8th Edition (1970) Ref: M8C 9th Edition (1971) Ref: M8C 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 01408-3 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 01408-3 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02418-3 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02418-3
Just some of the kits listed...