Highlights

Very pretty car in desirable Blue Mink metallic
Retains its many ‘Executive’ factory features in good condition
Regularly serviced and MOT’d despite sparing use
Recently replaced front suspension top rubber mounts
Electronic ignition upgrade for improved reliability
Will be sold with new 12-month voluntary MOT

The Appeal

Before it became synonymous on cars with ‘Electric,’ the letter ‘E’ meant Executive and in Ford’s world, Executive meant luxury, posh and top of the tree. So it was with the Cortina 1600E, whose wood-lined cabin added a taste of the Boardroom for those who hadn’t quite reached those giddy heights.

Ford clearly saw Executive status as a rather racy experience, because the 1600E was based on the Cortina GT, with added wood and comfort. It delivered a car that now has a serious cult following amongst saloon car fanatics.

This gorgeous Mink Blue ‘70 model shows just how good the result of this blend was. It is in very good condition following an older restoration around 20 years ago. It retains its many ‘E’ features from badging to bumper over-riders and auxiliary driving lights, and of course, an interior trimmed in real wood. Under the bonnet is Ford’s fizzy ‘Kent’ 1.6L engine.

The car is said to have been regularly serviced and maintained and to be in very good running order. The front suspension mounts have been recently replaced. It will be sold with the added reassurance of a new voluntary MOT. The last test ran to July 2025 and had no advisories.

The vendor says:

“It drives very well along with modern traffic, no silly gadgets just simple motoring. A very tidy-looking car in blue mink. Will have new MOT on sale.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 10th February 1970
Six registered keepers from new
Previously gold which was changed in July 2004
Factory handbook
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle
MOT history available from 2008
Regular service checks carried out we are told
Will be sold with a new MOT
Reported to have been dry stored for much of last 28 years
Front suspension rubber mounts recently replaced
1 set of keys as shown
Locking wheel nut as shown

The Condition

Very pretty car in Blue Mink metallic finished to a good standard
Car repainted around 20 years ago and remains in good order
Bodywork is generally rust free with some points to note in photos
These include bubbling to base of doors, front offside wing and rear offside arch
All underneath is sound we are told with no structural advisories on last MOT
Retains its ‘E’ exterior features, including badges, Rostyles, extra lights and overriders
Rostyle wheels with chrome embellishers fitted with Nankang tyres
Black interior with Cortina GT features, including bucket front seats
Seats in good order with one small split on the passenger seat
Headlining is in good condition and smoke-free we are told
All switch gear and dials work correctly reports seller
Wood trim to dashboard and doors in good condition
Fitted with a sports three-spoke leather-rimmed steering wheel
Dashboard presents well with small crack to note in photos
Black carpets appear to be in good condition
Fitted with a period radio cassette

The Mechanics

1,599cc ‘Kent’ 4cyl engine
4spd manual transmission
Electronic ignition upgrade
Engine starts instantly, we are told
Gearbox, clutch, back axle, and brakes reported to be in very good order
Front suspension top rubber mounts just replaced
Car will be sold with a fresh 12-month MOT

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