Highlights

Great Road Rally provenance
Restored in 2020
Ready to be driven
Could be used in historic rallies

The Appeal

The Ford Cortina, introduced in 1962, was a popular family car known for its stylish design and performance. The initial branding as the Ford Consul Cortina was later simplified to just Cortina after a facelift in 1964. The Cortina came with various trim levels, including Standard, Deluxe, Super, and GT.

The 1500 GT model was particularly noteworthy for its higher performance compared to the other trims, making it a sought-after choice for enthusiasts and collectors today. The Cortina played a significant role in the automotive market and became an iconic model for Ford during its production years.

Being such great cars, they were often used in the motorsport world, and this particular one was once owned by Eric Jackson, ex-RAC British Rally Champion in 1964 and BTRDA Gold Star Rally Champion. Eric prepared the car for road rallying several years ago and it also featured in his book Petrol In My Blood.

This 1964 Cortina GT was fully refreshed in 2020 with over a £20,000 body restoration to bring it back to its former glory. The car has been built to a fantastic spec ticking all of the boxes to make a competitive historic road rally car.

The History and Paperwork

V5C is present
Registered 7th May 1964
Restored in 2020 at a cost in excess of £20,000
Numerous invoices show work carried out
Just short of £800 spent on engine work in July 2023
Reported to be ready to compete in historic rallies
MSA Historic Rally Car Pass for use in Category 1 UK and Continental rallies

The Condition

Very well presented
Body restoration carried out in 2020
Panels align well, and the shut lines look to be equal
There are a couple of small chips on one of the front and rear wheel arches
Chrome quarter bumpers have a bright finish
Headlights are in good order with no damage
Cibie 10DE spotlights fitted
Windows appear to be in good condition with no noticeable scratches
No dings or dents were noted
Rear chrome bumper is in good order
Rear light lenses are free from any splits or cracks
Minilite wheels are in good condition with just a few age-related marks
Yokahama A-021R tyres are in good order, with some tread remaining
Dashboard is in good order
Mountney leather steering wheel
The odometer shows a reading of 14,327 miles
Additional water temperature, volt, fuel and oil pressure gauges fitted
Brantz 2 rally Timer system installed
Toggle switches look to be in good condition
Six-point roll cage fitted
Cobra Monaco bucket seats are in good condition
The five-point Luke harness holds you tightly
Co-drivers footrest
Boot-mounted switchable Facet fuel pumps
Battery relocated to the boot
Aluminum foam-filled fuel cell
Minilite spare wheel
Spare rocker cover, inlet manifold and carburettor

The Mechanics

1500cc engine
Burton cylinder head with reworked valves and camshaft
Reported to have a steel crankshaft and Lotus steel conrods
Maniflow exhaust system
Twin choke Weber carburettor
K & N air filter
High torque starter motor
Fuel lines run inside the car
Six-blade cooling fan supported with an electric fan
2000E close ratio gearbox
Limited slip differential
4.1 rear axle
Leda front suspension struts
Lotus anti-roll bar
Uprated rear springs
Aluminum sump guard
The Cortina fires up as it should and runs with no issues reported by the vendor
No knocks or bangs are reported to be coming from the suspension
The brakes bring the car to a stop in a straight line

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