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FORD CORTINA MK2 1600 crossflow 711m

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FORD CORTINA MK2 1600 crossflow 711m for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.05) based on 238 votes
Okie dokie so here we have "patina the cortina"Me and 'Tina first crossed paths in London when I was on a vehicle transport job. night time. raining. not a very pleasant naighbour hood to be fair either. and she was sat half in and half out of a little garage between two high rise flats.  Well of course I instantly fell in love with the old girl sat there looking rather lonely. and as soon as I dropped off the car I was transporting I located and bought it from the owner the same night. Obviously mummy always says never buy a car in the rain or night or when it's 2am and your on your 12th red bull of the night naturally. but needs must and I needed that old cortina. The next day I woke up looked out of the window and sat in the driveway on the back of my truck was a very tired old cortina. so I did what any honest loving husband would do I got the hell out of dodge before the wife woke up and asked why. cortina in tow. Upon inspection I was very surprised. the old girl is absolutely rock solid. please don't expect this to mean clean. because she isn't. she's o rough looking old girl. the paint looks amazing in the photos but in reality looks more like some kid has painted it with red humbrol they got with there air fix plane for christmas. he plan was to make it reliable. update a few bits but keep it looking ratty. so I could use it every day. and not have to worry about trolley dings! So work commenced:First off she got my 711m block 1600 xflow from my Mexico slotted between the strut tops with a fresh head gasket and some other bits. the gearbox was thrown as it was crap and a new one sourced from a 1600gt. a new (not reconditioned) slave cylinder at £270 and she was running. lowering blocks on the back and springs up front with new pads and track rod ends (more money). a set of half leather half alcantara seats from a mondeo (comfy and free from my parts container! Win) 15" genuine racing minilights. new radiator and temp sensor. single peice prop. steering wheel blah blah blah and I'm very happy with the result. this car literally strarts the second you turn the key. every time. if you don't believe me come have a look. my modern daily doesn't start as quick! Don't expect a carpet. or headlining or even a heater for that matter as she doesn't have one. it's you. a comfy set of seats (including back seats) and a steering wheel the size of a shirt button. but that's the best bit. so many people restore there cars to mint show car condition. open a can of larger in there heated garage. sit on a deck chair. not too close mind you just in case you scratch it and stare at there cars. not experiencing what there actually built for! This car has had years and years of use. it has a history all of its own and it shows through its character. sure. it's not perfect. but when you see people rushing there cars home from shows and your powersliding in the rain. who really cares? She has an original hand book. a full 12 months mot. God knows what the miles is but says 50k (think it's like the wife. she's been 25 the last few years I like it. but it's a marmite car. you will either see what I see. or you will see a very rough but solid turd. up to you.  To me it's worth what I'm asking. if you disagree. that's no problem. I'll keep her. In all fairness though. she is what she is. she's rough. solid and just had a hell of a lot of money spent on her.  If you have any questions. please just give me a ring. 07917797887

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