Sold | 1971 Ford Cortina (Mk. III) 1600 L Offered directly from its one and only owner

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£11,812 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)

1971 Ford Cortina (Mk. III) 1600 L Offered directly from its one and only owner

United Kingdom • 15 Oct 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1971 Ford Cortina Mk. III is a well-preserved, one-owner vehicle with original features and documentation. It has been garaged and maintained, making it a special survivor for collectors and enthusiasts.

Condition

8

The car is described as 'unmolested and highly original', 'splendidly original and unmolested', and the interior and paint are 'wonderfully preserved, with just a light patina'. It has been garaged throughout the vendor's ownership and used for pleasure trips and classic car shows after being retired from main car service in the early 1980s. There is no mention of any dents, paint damage, or curb marks.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

BABFLY25937

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

HCH 115K

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1970, the Cortina Mk.

III was a departure from its predecessors in many ways.

It featured a modern, aerodynamic design with a distinctive coke-bottle shape, a departure from the boxier styling of the Mk.

II.

The Mk.

III was longer, wider, and more spacious than its predecessors, offering increased interior room and comfort for passengers.

One of the most significant advancements in the Mk.

III Cortina was its suspension system.

Ford replaced the Mk.

II's cart-sprung rear axle with one located by trailing arms, improving ride quality, handling, and overall stability.

This innovation set the Mk.

III Cortina apart from its competitors and contributed to its reputation as a capable and enjoyable car to drive.

Not many family cars can say they are still driving after 50 years and have never been restored, but this exemplary Cortina 1600 L is one of the few that can.

It has had only one owner from new and, despite being in regular use until the early ’80s and cover...