1967 Ford Cortina Mk. II 1500GT Crayford Convertible - Historics Auctioneers Windsorview Lakes, Horton Road, Datchet, SL3 9HX Saturday 17th July 2021.

 

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Windsorview Lakes, Horton Road, Datchet, SL3 9HX 

Saturday 17th July 2021.

1967 Ford Cortina Mk. II 1500GT Crayford Convertible

Lot No{ 128

Registration No: SML880F

Chassis No: BA96GE45609

eSTIMATE: £14,000 - £18,000

he second incarnation of the Cortina was designed by Roy Haynes and launched on 18th October 1966, four years after the original Cortina. Although the launch was accompanied by the slogan 'New Cortina is more Cortina', the car, at 16' long, was fractionally shorter than before. Its 2½ inches of extra width and curved side panels provided more interior space. Other improvements included a smaller turning circle, softer suspension, self-adjusting brakes and clutch, together with the availability on the smaller-engined models, of a new five-bearing, 1300cc engine. A month later, in August, the 1300 received a new crossflow cylinder head design making it more efficient, while a crossflow 1600 replaced the 1500. The Cortina was Britain's most popular new car in 1967, achieving the goal that Ford had been trying to achieve since it set out to create the original Cortina back in 1962. Period reviews were favourable concerning both the styling and performance. Again, two-door and four-door saloons were offered with base, Deluxe, Super, GT and, later, 1600E trims available.

Originally registered on 11th August 1967, this Mk. II Cortina is one of only seven pre-crossflow Crayford convertibles. With Mk. II 1500GT numbers remaining in single figures, this could well be the only Crayford convertible left making this a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of motoring history. Full photographic evidence is available of the restoration and the car presents in very good order throughout. The mileage of 64,226 miles is thought to be correct but not warranted. The car is supplied with a V5C registration document, a full year’s MoT test certificate and a history file. With classic Fords being in huge demand of late, this Cortina 1500GT is highly desirable in its own right; add to that the Crayford conversion and we expect this exceptionally rare stylish Ford to create significant interest. Why not enjoy the summer months in an instantly recognisable classic.

Source: https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2021-07-17/cars/ref-209-1967-ford-cortina-mk-ii-1500gt-crayford-convertible-sb/

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1966 FORD LOTUS CORTINA Mk1 - HISTORICS AUCTIONEERS Ascot Racecourse Sale Saturday 7th March 2020 Ascot Racecourse, High Street, Ascot SL5 7JX

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Saturday 7th March 2020

Ascot Racecourse, High Street, Ascot SL5 7JX

1966 FORD LOTUS CORTINA Mk1

Registration No: KUC 310D

Chassis No: BA74FJ59558

Engine No: 6267LBA

Guide Price: £46,000 - £52,000

• DVLA supplied full detailed ownership history
• Fully ground up restored in the late 90s

In 1961, Colin Chapman was commissioned by Harry Mundy to design a twin-cam version of the Ford Kent engine and its first appearance was at the Nürburgring in a Lotus 23 driven by Jim Clark. Soon after, the engine appeared in the Lotus Elan. During the engine's development, Walter Hayes at Ford asked Colin Chapman to fit the twin-cam into 1,000 Ford saloons for Group 2 racing homologation. Chapman accepted the contract and the type 28, or Lotus Cortina as it became known, was born. Whilst Ford supplied the two-door body shells and took care of the marketing, Lotus engineered the mechanical and cosmetic changes which included the 1558cc engine along with the Elan's close-ratio gearbox, front quarter bumpers and Lotus badges. They also made changes to the interior with a new centre console to accommodate the revised gear lever position, different seats and a later styled dashboard that incorporated a tachometer, odometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel gauges. A wood-rimmed steering wheel was the finishing touch.

This stunning late production Lotus Cortina was first registered on 5th July 1966. Presented in the iconic Lotus colours, this car boasts a documented history of ownership, from new, detailing the original buff logbook through to the latest V5 registration document of its current keeper who owns this and another equally stunning Cortina GT. The first owner, a Mr J Walmsley of Lincolnshire, had the car registered to the officer’s mess at RAF Coningsby, he owned the car until 1971 when he sold it to the second owner, Mr J Bather. The car had a further six owners (not including garages) before June 1987 when a Mr J. F. Bell purchased the car.

This example, which has been owned and cherished by genuine enthusiasts and club members, was fully restored in the mid to late ’90s by Mr Bell, including an engine and gearbox rebuild for which photos and invoices can be found within the history file. Mr Bell owned and cherished the car until 2019 when, after an exhaustive search, our vendor was introduced to him by a fellow owners’ club member. Having been keen to source a particularly good example for his collection, our vendor spent weeks persuading Mr Bell to part with the car before they eventually shook hands.

A car that is no stranger to the owners’ club and was displayed at the NEC’s National Classic Car show with Club Lotus back in 2003 amongst other events, we are informed that this car is well known. Unfortunately, due to a change in circumstance, our vendor now can no longer house the Lotus and thus his collection is having to be sold and this Cortina will pass onto its next custodian. Offered with an original owner’s handbook, history file including invoices and MoT test certificates alongside the detailed ownership history, this is a very desirable and well-maintained example.

SOURCE: https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2020-03-07/cars/ref-169-1966-ford-lotus-cortina-mk-i-mrp/

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1970 FORD CORTINA 1600E - SOUTH WESTERN VEHICLE AUCTIONS Kinson Pottery Trading Estate 61 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0RG Friday 31st January 2020

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Kinson Pottery Trading Estate
61 Ringwood Road, Parkstone,
Poole, Dorset, BH14 0RG
Friday 31st January 2020

1970 FORD CORTINA 1600E

Reg No: YVK 932J

Chassis No: BA97KU29984

Engine No: BA97KU29984

Estimate: £5000 - £6000

Restored 2 years ago at vast expense. Original Fern Green bare metal respray. Many new parts including clutch, water pump, brake pipes, new tyres. Many hours of love have gone into making this lovely old car stand out. Tax and MOT exempt.

 SOURCE: https://www.swva.co.uk/classic-car/ford-cortina-1600e-1970/

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1969 Ford Cortina Mk2 Estate - MATHEWSONS AUCTIONS Pickering Road, Thornton Le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LH SATURDAY 6th July 2019

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Pickering Road, Thornton Le-Dale, Pickering, 

North Yorkshire, YO18 7LH

SATURDAY 6th July 2019

1969 Ford Cortina Mk2 Estate

The vendor has kindly supplied the following:

• Strong engine and gearbox
• Garaged
• Slightly lowered using blocks at the rear and shorter springs at the front - original springs are with the car should you wish to put it back to standard
• Has been run sparingly between MOTs, covering less than 1000 miles since 2014, drives spot on!
• Almost new set of Dunlop alloy wheels
• No advisories on the last MOT in 2017

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SOURCE: https://mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/auction-dates/vehicles/11003-new-entry-1969-ford-cortina-mk2-estate

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