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Current bid
£10,500

1976 Ford Cortina 2000 GT Crayford

Highlights

  • Comprehensively restored over six years by the vendor's late father
  • Displayed at the NEC Practical Classics Restoration Show 2022 on the Crayford Stand
  • Rare convertible model converted by Crayford in period
  • Power steering upgrade added in December 2022
  • Garage-kept since 2014



The Appeal

The Ford Cortina 2000 GT represents one of Britain's most beloved family cars of the 1970s, with the GT specification offering enhanced performance and sporting credentials over standard models. This particular example stands out, though, as it's the ultra-rare convertible variant converted in period by the well-known company Crayford.

The vendor tells us:

"I have inherited the car from my dad, we sadly lost him aged just 57 at the end of 2023. The car was his pride and joy, and he bought it from Londonderry in 2014. He had one in his younger years and was made up when he found one for sale, and an added bonus was that it’s convertible! He then spent 6 years restoring it, including a new vinyl roof, paint respray, upholstery and more recently, power-assisted steering. It has been kept in the garage since he acquired it and only driven on dry days!

"The Cortina is a stunning car. It turns heads whenever it is driven and I often get thumbs up from people as I drive by! The drive is surprisingly fun and comfortable considering the car is almost double my age! It’s the perfect convertible drive for a summer’s day.
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History and Paperwork

  • UK RHD Cortina
  • The current owner inherited the car from their father who passed away in late 2023
  • Their father purchased the car from Londonderry in 2014
  • Displayed at the NEC in 2022 at the Practical Classics Restoration Show on the Crayford Stand
  • Successfully completed a round trip from South East Kent to Birmingham for the show
  • The previous owner spent six years comprehensively restoring the vehicle
  • Restoration included new vinyl roof, paint respray, and complete upholstery work
  • Garage-kept since 2014
  • Only driven in dry weather conditions, the vendor tells us
  • Exempt from MOT and road tax
  • 49,278 miles indicated

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The Condition

  • Well-kept since restoration
  • Exceedingly smart body and paint
  • Finished in silver, which the vendor states looks better in person than in photographs
  • New vinyl roof fitted during restoration
  • Front seats are believed to be Puma seats installed for improved comfort
  • Rear seats have been professionally upholstered to match the front seats
  • The fuel gauge is reported to be unreliable
  • Modern DIN stereo fitted

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The Mechanics

  • 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol
  • Sierra type 9 5 speed gearbox 
  • New brakes in 2023
  • Very smart engine bay
  • The vendor notes that the engine starts easily when used regularly; occasionally requires a jump pack after sitting
  • Power steering professionally installed in December 2022 by 'Easy Steer' in Essex
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Current bid
£10,500
Reserve not met

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Auction Details

  • Year1976
  • MakeFord
  • ModelCortina
  • ColourBronze
  • Odometer49,278 Miles
  • Engine size2000cc
  • TransmissionManual
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownDeal
  • CountyKent
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

4 Bids from 3 bidders

SeekerD••••
Bid
£10,500
18/06/25
alfred-••••
Bid
£10,000
15/06/25
SeekerD••••
Bid
£6,500
13/06/25
Handbra••••
Bid
£6,000
13/06/25

Comments

I1

info_18••••

11 hours ago

How solid is the car underneath?

LS

LeahSto••••

Seller
3 hours ago

As far as I believe, very!

PT

REME••••

5 days ago

Hi could you tell me if your cortina still has the clutch cable type with the manual adjustment. Thanks

LS

LeahSto••••

Seller
18 hours ago

I believe the engine is original. I have found a receipt from 2015 which includes a timing belt kit; however, I have it on good authority that the timing belt was changed at the last service but unfortunately cannot locate the paperwork to support this.

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