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1968 Ford Cortina 1600GT MkII
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Ford Cortina 1600GT is a desirable classic with just two owners, the current since 1971. While the car presents well and has some appealing features like the wood-rimmed steering wheel and recent brake overhaul, it requires a tune-up and the paint has been changed from its original Mink Blue.
Condition
6
The car presents well for its age, with brightwork and Rostyle wheels. However, it needs a tune-up and has some cosmetic imperfections such as an older repaint and mileage consistent with age. The interior is typical for the model, but not described as pristine.
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Manual
Transmission:
BA97HB45597
Chassis No:
Odometer:
168,956 miles
TWW920F
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Description Appealing MkII Cortina in desirable 1600GT spec; just two owners, the current since 1971 Dating from January 1968 this MkII Ford Cortina comes to us in desirable 1600GT form and is finished in Red with shiny brightwork and sits on 13” Rostyle wheels shod with Firestone rubber.
Under the bonnet, we find the 1600cc ‘high-tune’ Kent four-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels via four-speed manual transmission.
Inside, we find the typical 1600GT interior with black vinyl seats, wood-rimmed steering wheel and quad gauges across the centre of the dash.
The history file includes the V5C showing no former keepers (although this isn’t accurate, there is one previous), a buff log book showing the car was originally Mink Blue and had one former keeper prior to the current who acquired it in 1971.
A note states it has had a recent brake overhaul, there is a bill for a new Flint grey carpet set dated 2014 and a letter dated October 1985 from the current keeper requesting to join t...
Points of note
£2,553
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,048
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,599
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Aug 05 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
68,972 miles
Registration Date
1968-01-18
MOT History
Failed
On Aug 05 2024 with 68,972 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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