Sold | 1981 Ford Cortina Carousel 1.6 Mk5 4 Door Saloon. Registration number: WLA 35X. Mileage: 59,213

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£9,520 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)

1981 Ford Cortina Carousel 1.6 Mk5 4 Door Saloon. Registration number: WLA 35X. Mileage: 59,213

United Kingdom • 7 Jul 2026 • Lot 4020

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Ford Cortina Carousel Mk5 boasts a genuine low mileage of 59,213, family ownership since new, and extensive service history, making it a rare find in "time warp condition". The "Historic Vehicle" status exempts it from MOT and tax, adding to its appeal for collectors. Despite a strong hammer price of £8,500 against an estimate of £4,000-£6,000, its condition and rarity justify the interest.

Condition

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The car is described as being in "time warp condition" and having been "cherished all its life" with "no known faults". It has a genuine low mileage, family ownership history, and extensive documentation. While not explicitly stated as perfect, the description suggests it is very close to it, with only minor signs of use expected for a car of this age that has been garaged and rust-proofed from new.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

59,213 miles

Reg Number:

WLA 35X

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Family owned since new, father and son in time warp condition having been garaged and being Ziebart from new.

Supplied new by Four Point Garage in Feltham Middlesex and registered on the 1st of December 1981.

This is a special edition Carousel model and is one of the final incarnations of Ford s iconic Cortina Mk5.

Finished in original Forest green over Crystal green with green Yorke fabric upholstery.

Fitted with the trustworthy 1600 OHC engine coupled with a 4 speed manual transmission gearbox.

Well cared for example, comes supplied with an impressive fully documented service history portfolio including the original vehicle sales invoice, large file of service receipts of work carried out over the years, Ziebart rustproof guarantee and manual.

Old V5's and tax discs including all previous MOT certificates backing up the genuine low mileage.

2 x original Ford keys with a newer key that has been cut to save the old ones.

Original supplying dealer number plates and rear screen s...