Highlights

Low ownership
Good example
Less than 50 on UK roads

THE APPEAL

Iconic in name and nature, the Ford Cortina spent twenty years and 5 iterations dominating the market and concreting itself as one of the greatest models of the 20th century. Everyone knows someone who had a Cortina at one point or another, they were a familiar sight on the roads of Britain but as the years rolled by, very few have survived the test of time.

Reigning from 1970-1975, the third generation Cortina was inspired by the contemporary ‘coke bottle’ styling that had emanated from the states and soon became Britain’s best-selling car from 1972 all the way until 1976.

This low-ownership 2000 GT is a good, fair example of the model, being kept maintained by a father and son duo up until its purchase by the current vendor in 2020. It features an excellent interior and original 78,038 miles

THE HISTORY & PAPERWORK

UK registered 23rd September 1971
3 Previous owners
Current ownership since 2020
Less than 50 2000 GT left on UK roads
Original manufactures book pack
Some past MOT certificates
MOT exemption however has been regularly tested
MOT until September 2023

THE INTERIOR

Excellent condition throughout
Nostalgic 70s styling
Spacious, comfortable environment
Black, sporty dash
Black vinyl seats & matching door cards
Carpets are well kept
Headlining in good condition
Rear boot space is tidy and free from any obvious signs of corrosion
Dials and gauges are reported to be working with the exception of the clock

THE EXTERIOR

Gorgeous grand tourer
Attractive colour scheme
Presented well with some blemishes present
Areas of Patina developing
Metallic brown with a black vinyl roof
Badges & trims are all present
Alloys in good condition with some patina present
Small scratch on the rear
Small bubbling to the rear of the vinyl roof
The rear rubber trim insert degraded slightly
Small dent to the front left wing
Some corrosion is visible on the lower area of the body

THE MECHANICS

2.0L Pinto TL20 inline-4
Driven a short distance, braked and accelerated well
Enjoyable performance with a pleasing, soft soundtrack
4-Speed Manual
Starts, runs & drives well
Used infrequently
Only 331 miles have been covered in the last two years
Advisory free MOT September 2022
MOT until September 2023
Self-maintained by previous enthusiast owners

SUMMARY

The Ford Cortina is a name most will recognise as one of the all-time great models produced over the 60s, 70s and 80s. It's likely you or someone you knew had one, they were everywhere yet over the years less and less have survived the wet, cold conditions of the UK. This 2000 GT is one of very few left on UK roads, less than 50 in fact. They’re a rare sight but what isn't rare is seeing how people react to them, it brings back memories of childhood and reminders of moments that were almost forgotten about. This

Cortina is a good, honest example that could be made into a stunning car and a great opportunity to relive those cherished memories of a wonderful era.

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