Highlights
- Exquisite numbers-matching vehicle with original 2000 engine
- Beautiful pearlescent yellow paintwork from Renault
- Garage kept and excellently cared for
- Ready to drive with no current issues
The Appeal
Positioned squarely as the United Kingdom’s best-selling car through the ‘70s, the Mk.3 Ford Cortina has found great success and a huge cult following. Developed in the late ‘60s, the third-generation car was destined for greatness, as it was expected to be produced in much higher volume than its predecessors, thanks to a recent merger of Ford of Britian with Ford of Germany, into the moder-day fort of Europe as it is today. With a plethora of updates and changes from the Mk.2 Cortina, the Mk.3 sported double A-arm suspension as opposed to the previous MacPherson strut suspension, and it was notably wider, safer, and quieter as well.
This particular example is in stunning condition, as a result from the current owner’s restoration project over two years, starting right after it was purchased as a partly-stripped project in 2016. Garage kept and remaining well maintained, this Mk.3 is shining bright and is fully ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
The History and Paperwork
- Current V5c
- MOT exempt, last MOT in 2017 with no advisories
- Unfortunately, there is no history file kept for the vehicle and no invoices to show for restoration parts
- Sale comes with Haynes workshop manual, the original wheels with good tires, original radio, and original steering wheel
- Restored in 2016 by current owner who is a retired mechanic
- The owner states the following has been done to the vehicle in the restoration stage:
- Engine:
- Stainless steel exhaust from manifold down
- Uprated carb, larger with new manifold
- New alternator
- New water pump
- New radiator
- New water hoses
- Distributor changed to electronic ignition. Old distributor available
- New clutch cable
- New clutch plate
- Drivetrain:
- New differential bearings and half shaft bearings
- Reconditioned front brake callipers
- New rear brake shoes
- New brake pipes
- New springs and shocks all around
- New front and rear bushes
- Body:
- Stripped when bought, new set of wings, door hinges
- Repainted, was brown originally, now Renault Megan yellow pearlescent
- Door mirrors are non-original, retro style
- Glass all original
- American wheels, spare originals to come with, good tires
- Original vinyl roof
- Interior
- all original except for steering wheel, original wheel supplied with sale
- non-original skull shifter knob
- non-original radio & speakers
- subwoofer installed in boot
The Interior
- Overall interior in excellent condition with some areas showing signs of use and scratches
- Owner states all electronics, switches, buttons, and gauges work as they should
- Steering wheel in terrific condition
- Carpets in used condition showing some signs of wear and a tear on the driver’s side
- Headlining in good usable condition, could use a clean and some slight sagging spotted around the rear window
- Seats showing almost no signs of use, except for a few punctures in the leather on the front driver’s seat, see photos
- Boot in good condition, some black overspray present, subwoofers installed, with some spills on the carpet as pictured
The Exterior
- Exterior nearly flawless, no signs of aging or fading on the yellow pearlescent paint
- Paintwork in overall near-perfect condition, with plenty of shine, and no touch-ups seen
- Brightwork in great condition
- Bodywork straight and overall excellent condition, other than some slight bubbling on the rear sill right in front of the driver’s side rear wheel, as pictured
- Trim, rubbers and seals are like new, however its missing rear bottom quarter glass body trim, which has currently been taped up, see photos
- Light lenses in excellent condition with no signs of fading
- Glass in overall near perfect condition, with all original windows showing matching registration imprint, some fine scratches seen
- Original vinyl top in great condition, but some holes from previous removed badges are seen, and some small dents in the chrome trim as pictured
- Wheels in usable condition with some pitting and corrosion seen
- Underside in amazing condition, only a couple of places where some very minor surface corrosion is present, body undersealed
The Mechanics
- Owner states vehicle is in excellent overall working condition, however the owner notes it uses a bit of oil, but they weren’t concerned about this
- Visual condition of the engine bay is overall completely outstanding for the age
- 1998cc original engine runs strong with uprated carburettor
- New complete stainless steel exhaust system, sounds excellent, very quiet
- The owner informs us the vehicle is an absolute pleasure to drive, and everything works as good as when new
Summary
This is the perfect opportunity to own a stunning example of a very rare 2-door 2000 GXL. With a proper period colour combination of yellow paintwork with brown interior, this stylish Cortina attracts a lot of attention and compliments. In excellent running condition, it starts on the button and drives like new. With many parts being new or refurbished, brand new suspension and bushes, and a near flawless underside, this GXL is ready for a new owner to enjoy it for many years to come.
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