Interior retrimmed in black Bridge of Weir soft leather with red piping by a Rolls Royce trimmer
The car has been dry stored in a company warehouse
Recently completed an 80-mile round trip to take part in a show in Essex
Inspected by Graham Bird of the MK2 Cortina Owners Club in 2015
The Appeal
The Ford Cortina MK2 1600E Series 2 is a classic British car that is appreciated by enthusiasts for its blend of style, performance, and practicality. Often credited as one of the most important classics in British motoring history, it's easy to see why the Cortina was so prized. Those near-European lines, the charismatic performance and a chassis inspired by the track all brought something truly special. If the Cortina was already beloved, the new Cortina was several steps beyond - and for a while, may well have been one of the most desirable cars on the market.
That's fitting, really - as we expect this remarkable example will keep up the tradition.
This particular example has been carefully restored by its previous owner. The car's interior has been retrimmed in black Bridge of Weir soft leather with red piping by a Rolls Royce trimmer, true to the Cortina's luxurious cabin and its standards. The car has been dry stored in a company warehouse, helping to maintain its condition. It recently completed an 80-mile round trip to take part in a show in Essex - and we're told it ran like a dream.
The History and Paperwork
Registered in 1969
The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
Inspected by Graham Bird of the MK2 Cortina Owners Club in 2015
Purchased by the current owner in 2016
The car was restored and resprayed from white to red by the previous owner
The car has been dry stored in a company warehouse
Recently completed an 80-mile round trip to take part in a show in Essex
Currently indicates 92,948 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
The car appears in smart condition for its age but could benefit from a mop to reach show standard
The car was resprayed from white to red by the previous owner
The bodywork is rust-free and appears in smart condition for a 50-year-old car
Chromework is still casting a nice, bright contrast
Black contrast roof siding shows light signs of wear
Wheels in good order, shod in Passio tyres
Underside looks solid, though we note a hole in the muffler
The interior has been retrimmed by the previous owner, a trimmer at Rolls Royce
The original vinyl has been replaced with black Bridge of Weir soft leather with red piping
The car has matching Wilton carpets
All the wood in the car is in fine fettle
All gauges and switches work as they should
There are 2 small splits in the dashpad, which is common for its age
The Mechanics
1599cc I4 powerplant
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay looks in good order
The fuel pump was recently replaced
The car reportedly runs as expected
We're informed that the clutch and brakes are in good condition
The vendor reports that the engine revs freely without any noises, smoke, or oil use
The gearbox and clutch are also reportedly running smoothly
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1970 Ford Cortina 1600E
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