HIGHLIGHTS

• Featured on the Late Brake Show
• Original factory specification
• Tax and MOT exempt
• Unmatched historic driving
• Period correct
• Exceptionally low miles
• Being sold with a low reserve - 100% of the proceeds beyond the reserve will be paid directly to Bryan Wingfield

THE CAR'S APPEAL

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

• Registered in 1964.
• V5 present.
• Tax and MOT exempt.
• Four previous keepers since it was first registered.
• Abandoned and claimed.
• Registered as a historic vehicle.
• Garage stored for approximately 40 years.
• MMileagecounter showing 21,581 miles, although this cannot be verified. 
• Barn ffindsso all the original paperwork and documentation is not present with the vehicle.
• The car runs and drives as it should do, and starts on the button. 
• Complete with an amount of spare parts including body panels, windows, wheels as well as mechanical and suspension components included with the Cortina. 
• Recently featured in the Late Brake Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QAiT32hEZ4

THE INTERIOR

• Original untampered interior. 
• Grey vinyl interior with contrasting gold piping lining the edge of the seats
• The seats are in original condition and largely present well with only a few imperfections to note
• The rear bench is in good condition with no damage that we saw
• The front seats do show blemishes in places, but we suspect this is due to the age of the vehicle, rather than due to use
• Steering wheel presents well and showing no obvious defects
• The door cards also look fantastic but do show some marks
• We suspect that with a little bit of love and TLC, these will be back looking their best in no time at all
• Headlining seems to present well but is showing signs of age in places
• The dashboard is presenting well with the original material still in place with no signs of damage that we noticed
• Optional extra Ford radio is present
• Switches and knobs within the Cortina are all present and original
• Boot space is uncarpeted but looks to be in solid condition
• Floor pan looks to be solid as far as well could tell

THE EXTERIOR

• Exterior of the Cortina is original
• Original chrome hubcaps present in good condition
• Paintwork has seen better days and does show signs of patina
• The bodywork, as a whole, looks good no dents or marks to note
• Panel alignment and leading edges around the car are good, with no uneven gaps that we saw
• The doors open and close as they should
• The NSR arch has unfortunately rotted and will need looking at
• The Cortina is mostly free from corrosion as far as we could tell
• Headlights and rear lights appear to be in good condition with no signs of fading or sun damage that we noticed on any of the lenses
• Brightwork and trim placed around the Cortina are showing signs of pitting in places but generally looks to be in a respectable condition
• Seals around the glass are looking worn and would benefit at some point in time from being replaced
• They are, as far as we are aware, still watertight

THE MECHANICS

• Engine is a 1198c OHV-3 bearing crank, which was designed for fuel efficiency and reliability
• This is mated to a 4 speed manual full synchromesh gearbox
• The engine outputs 48BHP and 66Lb-ft of torque
• Braking is taken care of by a full set of Non servo drum brakes on the rear and disc brakes up front
• The Cortina uses McPherson struts at the front and leaf springs on the rear
• Low miles at 21,581 showing on the vehicle's cluster
• After some fettling by Bryans's son in law the cortina now runs, drives and starts on the turn of the key
• However it has a minor misfire which has not been investigated
• We are informed that the ride is as you would expect, but please remember this is a barn find and will need full recommissioning
• No signs of any leaks or unwanted noises when the car is running

SUMMARY