Upgrades include a close ratio gearbox and steering box
Adjustable suspension and a one-inch front anti-roll bar
Extensive Engine Modifications
The Appeal
The Ford Mk1 Cortina may not be what comes to mind when you think of a rally car. Designed by Roy Brown Jr, the car was intended to square up to the likes of Vauxhall and Morris when it came to a usable but distinctly stylish but affordable saloon. It not only did that ably, but thanks to its stiffness and the high-performance Lotus Cortina, it's managed to garner quite a following.
This 1965 model is a genuine GT upgraded rally car, complete with FIA papers. The car is in very good condition, with no rust and minimal imperfections on the bodywork and paintwork. It has been upgraded with a close ratio gearbox and steering box, and features adjustable suspension and a one-inch front anti-roll bar. A perfect opportunity to take on a lesser-spotted rally car!
The vendor notes that this car has minimal signs of corrosion
Bodywork in good order with light signs of wear
Paintwork shows signs of use, as one would expect of a rally vehicle
Chromework and trims all contrasting nicely
We're told that the underside is solid and well-kept
Cabin is nicely presented with weight-saving measures
Mechanical trip meter fitted
Fitted with a built-in fire extinguisher system
Wood-trimmed gearstick knob
The Mechanics
1.5L Kent I4 powerplant
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Upgrades include a close ratio gearbox and steering box
Adjustable suspension
Fitted with a one-inch front anti-roll bar
Includes a fly-off handbrake
We understand the car to be driving well
We've no reports of mechanical issues
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1965 Ford Mk1 Cortina GT Rally Car
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