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1965 Ford Consul Corsair Deluxe Automatic
Highlights
- Restored in stand out salmon gold metallic
- Early Kent Pre-Crossflow car
- Well kept car in good condition
- Lightly modified stance on deep dish steels
The Appeal
Where the Cortina was built for convention, the Consul Corsair was all about a healthy dose of distinctive style courtesy of that V-shaped front end. Which explains why interest in these very rare cars is growing.
This one looks very tempting. Finished in what the DVLA describes as ‘gold’ but is a more beguiling salmon metallic colour in real life, this restored car is largely unmodified save for some wide steels to enhance the stance.
It is one of the last of the Kent-engined, pre-V4 models and first registered in the UK in May 1965. It is the Deluxe model with a drizzle of extra luxury specification and equipped with the automatic gearbox that leans into the car’s relaxed, long distancing cruising demeanour.
Running and driving well, this spacious car would be perfect for days out with family friends, perhaps to one of the many Ford enthusiast events.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st May 1965
- Nine registered keepers
- Pre-Crossflow Kent-engined model
- Now based in Ireland
- Previously based in UK
- MOT’d in the UK between 2014 and 2018 with no advisories on any test
- Last MOT test at 47,588 miles and now on 51,489 miles
The Condition
- Beguiling stand-out salmon metallic paintwork
- Paintwork presents well as an older restoration in good order
- There are some minor variations to colour finish to note
- Bodywork appears solid and tidy with minor points to note in photos
- Straight panels with clean and flush panel fit
- Sits on smart deep-dish steels iin anodised grey with chrome hub caps
- Chromework presents well with bright, well kept bumpers
- Exterior glasswork and lights in good order and complete
- Tyres is fair condition with some minor signs of cracks to note
- Original and unmodified ‘Deluxe’ interior in black vinyl
- Well kept cabin fittings including dashboard, door cards and carpets
- Well kept switchgear and dials with classic strip speedo
- Period 1980s Sharp radio cassette fitted
- Original three spoke black rimmed Corsair steering wheel
- Auxiliary dials discreetly let in under dash knee roll
The Mechanics
- Early pre-September 1965 car with 1,498cc Kent Pre-Crossflow engine
- 60bhp output of Deluxe model
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Burton cam cover
- Well kept engine bay
- No reported running or driving issues
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