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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1964 Morris Mini Sprint Convertible - .BONHAMS AUCTIONS The Beaulieu SaleCollectors' Motor Cars & Motorcycles and Automobilia Saturday 7th September 2019 Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

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Saturday 7th September 2019

Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

1964 Morris Mini Sprint Convertible

Coachwork by Crayford

Registration no. 1070 PP

Chassis no. M/A2S4244258

* An early example of Crayford's Mini Sprint Convertible

* 998cc Mini Cooper engine and other upgrades

* Original registration number

* Fully restored during 2015/2016

* Concours winner at the Beaulieu National Mini Cooper Day 2016 

"Crayford Mini Sprint was developed and tested over many thousands of miles and has scientifically engineered chassis developments, to give improved rigidity. The superb roadholding and handling of the standard car is, if anything, enhanced. The wonderful spacious interior is almost exactly as standard. The car simply has a folding top. A sleek, clean design, built by leading hood manufacturers of England, in tough good-looking 'Vynide', with a rear window as large as the saloon. Easily let down, and if necessary, put up, from the driving seat. A real convertible for the family man – The Crayford Mini Sprint. The car to get you there quickly, safely, and more economically, with fresh air and sunshine to hand." – Crayford Engineering.

Founded in 1962 by Jeffrey Smith (engineer and designer) and David McMullan MBE (sales), coachbuilder Crayford was based in Westerham, Kent, specialising in the conversion of coupés and saloons into convertibles and estates. 

First registered in December 1964, the car offered here is a very early example of Crayford's BMC-approved convertible Mini conversion and is fitted with Crayford upgrades such as the 998cc Mini Cooper engine. A resident of Buckinghamshire, the first owner kept the Mini until the 1980s. 

While belonging to the previous owner, the car underwent a full no-expense-spared photographically documented restoration during 2015/2016 using many genuine new-old-stock parts. The rebuild included a full mechanical overhaul (engine, gearbox, carburettors), a professional repaint, and interior re-trim. Upgrades incorporated at the same time included rare Microcell reclining seats, a Les Leston wood-rimmed steering wheel, and Cooper S wheels and disc brakes. Some measure of the restoration's quality may be gained from the fact that this Sprint won the John White Trophy at the Beaulieu National Mini Cooper Day in 2016, and was short-listed for Best In Show at Goodwood Revival that same year. 

Finished in Tweed Grey with blue/grey interior, the car is offered with an owner's handbook, an old-style logbook, current MoT, and a V5C Registration Certificate. Crayford Mini Sprints are exceedingly rare, and this beautifully restored example is quite possibly the best there is.

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25455/lot/638/

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