£6,916 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1983 Ford Cortina Pickup
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£6,916 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1983 Ford Cortina Pickup
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 120
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Ford Cortina 3000 Bakkie is a rare South African derivative, featuring a 3.0-litre V6 engine and manual transmission with just 32,146 km. It's presented in a factory-style white finish with a beige interior, retaining its honest character and attracting attention due to its unique Cortina pick-up body style.
Condition
7
The description indicates the car has been starting and running on site as expected and retains an 'honest character'. It has a low mileage of 32,146 km and is UK registered. While not described as pristine, its condition seems solid for its age and rarity, with no significant damage mentioned, suggesting it requires minor reconditioning at most.
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32,146 miles
DS9180L
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
JWR348Y
1983
Auction
£6,916 (Est: £7,000 - £8,000)
1983 Ford Cortina Pickup
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Showing just 32,146 kilometres; 3.0-litre V6 engine; four-speed manual; manufactured in 1983; imported into the UK in April 2023; Bakkie utilised Cortina bodywork
Finished in white with a beige interior, this rare 1983 Ford Cortina 3000 Bakkie presents a unique opportunity to acquire a highly unusual South African derivative of the ever-popular Cortina.
Showing just 32,146 kilometres and equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox, this distinctive pick-up was manufactured in 1983, imported into the UK in April 2023 and is UK registered.
Developed specifically for the South African market, the Cortina 3000 Bakkie combined the practicality of a pick-up with the comfort and driving manners of Ford's hugely successful Cortina saloon.
Closely related to the Ford P100, the Bakkie utilised Cortina bodywork with a purpose-built load bed and proved immensely popular with tradesmen, farmers and small businesses.
Today, surviving examples are seldom seen in the UK, making this a particularly ...
Price Analysis vs Other Cortina Mk Vs
£1,688
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£6,272
Median Price (Since 2020)
£17,040
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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