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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