Highlights

Believed to be one of the last Mk1 Cortinas produced, with production ceasing in October 1966
Largely original throughout, with expected patina
Comprehensive mechanical work carried out during current ownership
Accompanied by various documents and bills for repairs and servicing

The Appeal

Talking about the Cortina can be an imposing proposition; it's a truly essential British classic. This was a car built specifically to broaden the British market by ticking all of the boxes. An inexpensive, capable and versatile car, built for mass production and perfect for the day-to-day motorist. The two-door Super Automatic is what we're looking at today - offering the convenience of a self-shifting gearbox in a package that was, and remains, enormously charming. This 1967-registered example is believed to be one of the very last Mk1 Cortinas produced, given that production ceased in October 1966, lending it additional historical interest.

Finished in Ermine White and retaining its original 1,500cc pre-crossflow engine, this Cortina is largely as it left the factory, with the exception of an external-only respray and recently fitted carpets. The interior is otherwise standard, and the car wears its years with an honest patina that speaks to a life well-lived rather than over-restored. The current owner has invested in a thorough programme of mechanical work since acquiring the car in 2024, including a full brake overhaul, new front suspension top mounts, new steering bushes, and electronic ignition. The underside has been cleaned and treated with Lanoguard for preservation.

With a collection of documents and bills charting its care over the years, this late-production Mk1 Cortina represents a fine opportunity for enthusiasts of Ford's iconic saloon.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1967 in the United Kingdom
Purchased by the current owner in August 2024
No official service history, but several documents and bills for repairs and servicing are available
24,800 miles indicated, unwarranted
Complete with build card
MOT exempt
The vendor describes the car as a pleasure to drive and states it has never let them down

The Condition

Two-door example, finished in Ermine White
Exterior has benefited from an external-only respray
Body is largely as it left the factory, with expected patina
Underside cleaned and Lanoguard applied during current ownership
Fitted with steel-rimmed wheels
Interior is standard, with the exception of recently fitted new carpets
Mark on the driver's seat resembling a cigarette burn
New boot seal fitted during current ownership
Windscreen washer is motorised, with a switch located under the dashboard
Replacement wiper switch fitted, located next to the washer switch under the dashboard

The Mechanics

1.5-litre inline four-cylinder pre-crossflow engine
Three-speed automatic transmission
Weber carburettor fitted
Carburettor tuned during current ownership
New electronic ignition fitted during current ownership
Full brake overhaul completed during current ownership, including new master cylinder and pipes
New front suspension top mounts fitted during current ownership
New rubber bushes fitted to the steering during current ownership
The vendor reports the engine starts and runs very well

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