Lot details Registration No: BGX421H Chassis No: BA97KT12100 Mot Expiry: May 2010
Introduced in autumn 1966, the Ford Cortina MKII was styled in-house by Roy Haynes. Employing much the same floorpan as its predecessor complete with independent front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and disc / drum brakes, it nevertheless benefited from a wider track and revised steering geometry. Unveiled at the October 1967 Paris Motor Show, the 1600E utilised the same lowered suspension settings and tuned four-cylinder Kent `crossflow' engine as its Lotus-Cortina and GT 1600 siblings respectively. Visually distinguished by a black grille, front foglights and plated Rostyle wheels, the newcomer also boasted an upmarket interior complete with a woodgrain-trimmed dashboard and door cappings, bucket seating, sports steering wheel and extensive instrumentation. Capable of nigh-on 100mph and brisk acceleration, the model was facelifted for 1969 but phased out the following August after some 55,833 four-door and 2,749 two-door (export only) cars had been built.
H&H are indebted to the vendor for the following description: "This particular example is in largely original condition with some refurbishment of the interior (e.g. woodwork repolished and new carpets fitted). The previous owner was a mechanic at a Ford garage and he overhauled the engine and gearbox as well as installing a new clutch. The car has covered less than 10,000 miles since then. Extras include a K&N filter, Kenwood CD player and air horns. The tyres are nearly new and the MOT expires in May 2010".
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