Highlights

• Impressive metallic purple 2nd generation Cortina
• Original tan interior with wood veneers
• Subject to cosmetic restoration and respray circa 2014-2015

The Appeal

Part of the much-lauded 2nd generation, with its highest level of trim, this Cortina features an unusual metallic purple colour scheme, an impressive period interior and that all-important Cortina profile in good order. Your perfect opportunity to take on a bonafide period classic!

The History and Paperwork

• Sadly Vendor is unaware of the car’s early history
• In current ownership since 2015
• Originally painted in gold
• First painted in aubergine in 1996
• Subject to some light body repairs and a bare-metal respray in 2014
• Now carrying a metallic purple shade
• Indicates 43,355 miles - however, this is on a five-figure odometer and can’t be verified
• MOT exempt, last tested in 2017 with no advisories
• Small paperwork file includes:
  • Selection of invoices
  • Some previous MOT certificates
  • V5 document 

The Interior

• Beautifully presented interior in tan
• Burr walnut trimmed dashboard and door caps
• Impeccably kept tan seats with no rips or tears
• Clean matching door cards with a panelled effect
• Wood fixtures are in good order with soft signs of wear
• Slight marking to the dashboard surround, though nothing of major concern
• Nicely kept instruments that are clear and easy to read
• Tactile switches and nicely presented dials
• Original period radio system
• Cortina branded Moto-Lita steering wheel 
• Carpets are clean and nicely kept
• Some soft staining to the headlining, commensurate with age
• Round the rear, the boot is clean and solid with a good spare wheel

The Exterior 

• Stylish Cortina bodywork in an impressive metallic purple colour scheme
• In 2015 the car was treated to:
  • New inner and outer nearside rear wheel arch
  • Doors removed and blasted
  • Complete paint removal and bare metal respray (save for inside the engine bay)
  • Waxoyl treatment inside the doors
  • Windows lightly tinted with all-new seals
  • Under-screen grille and rear side-vents have chromed
• Paintwork now carries very light swirling to the paint
• Chrome presents well with a soft patina
• Bodywork is all straight and well-knit with no large gaps, dents or dings
• All glasswork and headlight lenses in superb condition
• Fitted with Rostyle wheels, complete with branded chrome inserts
• Full set of Nexen tyres with plenty of tread
• Underneath, the car has been properly treated and painted, looking absolutely superb with zero signs of corrosion

The Mechanics 

• High-tune GT 1600 Kent engine, fitted exclusively to this model
• 4-speed manual transmission
• Lowered suspension, taken from the Lotus Cortina
• Engine bay is clean and well kept with no major faults
• Car starts first time without fault and is accelerating, running and braking well
• We can’t spot any signs of leaks or excessive wear

Summary