HIGHLIGHTS

Beautiful original example
Unrestored
Two previous keepers
Just 26,713 miles from new
Unexpectedly back on the market due to buyer being unable to complete

THE APPEAL

Picture yourself back in 1979 when, as the high achieving salesperson, you had the chance to own a company car like the Ford Cortina. If you were extra good at your job, it could have been upgraded to a model like we have here today, the Mk4 Cortina 2.0L Ghia, up there with the crème de la crème of the Cortina range.

This is a genuine survivor, an untouched, low-mileage example of the wonderful Cortina 2.0L Ghia. The car was purchased new and then family-owned until 2017. The collector, who then purchased the classic Mk4 Cortina, recommissioned it and added it to his collection until 2020, when our vendor purchased it. Since 2020 the car has had some service work carried out, a new timing belt and new tyres, ensuring everything is as it should be.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

Registered 22nd March 1979
V5C is present
Just two previous keepers
Family-owned from 1979 until 2017
In dry storage until 2017, when it was brought out for recommissioning
MOT valid until 5th September 2023
Original owner’s manual
Original service manual
Several previous MOT certificates dating back to 1982
Invoice for parts fitted during the recommissioning
Haynes workshop manual

THE INTERIOR

Untouched original interior
Pale blue velour seats are in excellent condition
Wooden-capped door cards are also in near-perfect order
The dashboard is free from any splits or cracks and the wooden fascia is in excellent condition
The instruments are working correctly and the odometer has a reading of just 26,713 miles
Original Sharp radio is in place
Audioline graphic equaliser
All the switchgear is in excellent order with no signs of wear and are reported to work correctly
Carpets are excellent and have no real signs of wear
Inside the boot is nice and clean
The jack and spare wheel are in place
Looking around the boot floor, there doesn’t appear to be any signs of corrosion

THE EXTERIOR

Finished in Cosmos Blue Metallic
The bodywork is in excellent shape, with no dings or dents and the shut lines are equal
The original paintwork is in superb condition for the vehicle's age. There are a couple of blemishes, and the rear passenger wheel arch may have had a scuff touched in. But in general, for a 1979 car, it is excellent
The windows are all free from any noticeable scratches, and the seals don’t appear to have shrunk or perished
Headlights appear to have a bright reflector inside, and there is no damage to the lenses or the indicators
The rear light lenses are also free from splits or cracks
Black vinyl roof is in excellent condition, and the sunroof works correctly
Optional extra sunroof wind deflector fitted
The original steel wheels look to be free from corrosion and fitted with chrome trims which are in excellent condition
A new set of Blockley tyres were fitted in 2020

THE MECHANICS

2.0 litre Pinto engine
Recommissioned in 2017
A new starter motor was installed in 2021
New cambelt fitted in 2021
Electronic ignition fitted in 2022
HT lead set fitted 2022
Timing set and engine tune carried out in 2022
The engine has been serviced and is ready to go
It starts with the first turn of the key and runs with no issues reported
The four-speed gearbox has a smooth change
No knocks or bangs are said to come from the suspension
The brakes are working as they should and bring the Cortina to a halt in a straight line

SUMMARY

Take a step back to 1979 with this superb Mk4 Cortina Ghia in original condition and with just 26,713 miles. The perfect addition to any collection.

They don’t come along like this very often, and when they do, they’re sure to attract a lot of attention.

The ultimate 1979 rep mobile, ready for the road, are you?

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