This Ford Cortina 1600E MkII has had just two recorded keepers on the V5 with the last, a motor engineer owning it for 40 years.

Before that, it was owned by the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India, based in London.

Registered in December 1969 making it one of final ones produced.

A unrestored example, save for a repaint around 25 years ago from its rare colour of Light Orchard into gold; the original shade can be seen in the boot and under the bonnet.

Of particular not, the original inner wings are un-welded and retain the factory-stamped chassis number clearly visible with factory grease still present.

The rear wheel arches also seem to be original.

We're told that the engine has been built to fast road spec; the original block is included in the sale but will need rebuilding.

A stainless steel exhaust is fitted and the car comes with a few parts to aid a new owner improving it, including a rust-free driver's side rear door.

Although Cortina has been sparingly used ...