Ford Cortina Mk1 (Airflow) – Prize Winning Car
The Cortina was launched a few weeks before the London Motor Show of 1962. Using the project name “Archbishop” Ford of Britain created a family saloon that could be manufactured in large numbers in a variety of guises in competition with the Morris Oxford/ Austin Cambridge, Vauxhall Victor and Hillman Minx.
Available with 1200cc and 1500cc overhead valve (pre-cross flow) engines and a variety of body options including two and four door saloons and also an estate the model range had a wide appeal and sales were strong. Today rust-free examples of Mk1 cars are scarce and well preserved/ restored examples are highly regarded with values rising steadily in recent years.
Milestone Classics sold this outstanding Mk1 nearly four years ago to a former Ford employee who came to view a Milestones upgraded Austin A35 and ended up buying this prize-winning Cortina and has cherished her ever since.
Summary of Car:
· The car was purchased in March 1993 an underwent an extensive 5 year restoration costing in excess of £7, 000
· Bear metal re-spray in original colour (Ermine White) with subtle red stripe
· Reconditioned 1500GT specification engine fitted
· Gearbox/ Axles/ Brakes were uprated to GT specification
· An after-market gear selection system fitted (we think Wooler or Speedograph) with short gear stick/ purpose made centre console
· Original Ravena Red seats retained. New seals and carpets, headliner, and sun visors
· New front quarter bumpers/ rear bumper/ hubcaps/ spotlights
· Stainless Exhaust custom made
· Won Best Mk1 Cortina Deluxe at the Mk1 Cortina Owners Club National (2007)
· Period of time in storage/ light use – always pampered
Since 2018 the Cortina has received
· Set of Dunlop Alloys
· Water pump/ Starter Motor/ Battery/ Carb overhaul
· Bodywork – £4, 000 spent on front wings/ rear wheel arches/ lower rear corners/ sills. All corrosion removed - highest standard of fabrication and repair – the owner was a perfectionist and never intended to sell the car.
Today the Cortina is one of the sharpest and best driving Mk 1’s that you could wish to own – the pictures do not lie - and has only been sold to make way for another Milestones purchase.
The history file contains a summary of work completed, invoices, pictures at shows, old V5’s, contemporary brochures, drivers handbook etc.
Ready to use, enjoy and win prizes we recommend early viewing in order to fully appreciate this lovely car
PRICE: £14995