Highlights
- Imported from dry state South Africa in 2021
- Low mileage of under 70,000 miles
- Tidy, usable and entirely standard V4
- Recent comprehensive brake system overhaul
- New carburettor and five new tyres fitted in 2023
- Underside is red leaded and very clean with no visible rust
- Classic gold exterior with cream interior
The Appeal
Before Ford decided to simplify everything, it made cars like the Corsair, saloons that blended distinctive transatlantic aesthetics with clever engineering. All of which makes a Corsair a practical and stylish way to enjoy classic motoring with friends and family.
These cars are now thin on the ground though, which makes this lovely gold metallic 1.7L V4 Delux a pleasing find. It enjoyed a life in the warm climes of South Africa before arriving in the UK in 2021 where it has remained with its current keeper. The result is a tidy, solid and very usable car without the typical rot and deterioration that killed most of the UK Corsair population.
There are some marks around the car and the paintwork is not the best, but it is presentable and pleasingly unmodified. The beige interior is a particularly pleasant place to be with its array of original Corsair features.
Recent work has included a brake system overhaul, a new carburettor, a fuel tank sender and battery; There are also five new tyres.
This is a car that you could jump in and enjoy and immediately benefit from the recent work. There is scope to improve, but that could be delayed or whittled away at as you drive it.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st January 1968 according to South African and DVLA paperwork
- South African registration documents as shown
- Imported to UK and registered here December 2021
- One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
- Vendor reports that the displayed mileage of 69,498 is correct
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Serviced in 2024 by an independent garage
- Work completed in 2023 detailed below
2023 work:
- New brakes, cylinders and brake pipes
- Carburettor replaced
- Five new tyres
- Fuel tank sender unit
- New battery
- Carpet mats
- Number plate holders
The Condition
- Gold metallic paintwork in fair condition with ageing and marks to note
- Paintwork to sides is presentable but not the best and may benefit from a respray
- Various marks and scuffs to note to panels as shown in photos
- Bodywork is very solid for a Corsair due to life spent in dry South Africa
- Arches, sills, panel edges and other general weak spots present very well
- Underside in good order with vendor reporting that it has been ‘red leaded’
- We are told that the underside is very clean with no visible rust
- Factory standard exterior with smart period details such as chromed hub caps
- Chromework presents well and appears to be original so some light aging visible
- Glasswork in good order being complete with no obvious misting to corners
- Lights in good working order with no issues or damage reported
- Reently fitted with five new tyres including spare
- Boot factory jack roll as shown
- Beige vinyl interior appears to be largely original and retains ‘Delux’ fittings
- Interior is generally well kept with some signs of use and age as shown in photos
- This includes wear to driver’s seat base and to beige carpets in rear
- Original features include well kept door cards and deep dish Corsair-branded three spoke wheel
- Dashboard, dials and switchgear present very well for age of car
- Fitted with Panasonic radio cassette which we are told works
- Speakers inset to rear shelf
The Mechanics
- 1,663cc Ford ‘Essex’ V4 engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Vendor states that car is ‘sound as far as I know’
- We are told that the car drives well but has no power steering
- Carburettor replaced 2023
- Brake system recently overhauled
- Serviced in 2024 by specialist
- Recent new battery and fuel tank sender
- No reported running or driving issues
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Comments
jdainty••••
Selleri have wing mirrors but not fitted yet also manual for this car, such a lovely car