MOT – Exempt Beautifully presented, this example of Ford’s first-generation Consul Cortina is a five-door estate version, and presented in tasteful grey bodywork with white side-stripe following the shoulder line.

Powered by Ford’s 1.5-litre four-cylinder Kent engine, here it drives the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.

With its wide grille, ‘Consul’ branding towards the leading edge of the bonnet, and wing-mirrors placed forward of the windscreen, ‘SDX 894’ retains many of its original features.

Inside, the cabin is trimmed in blue, with upholstery, door cards, dash top, and steering wheel sharing the same shade.

In Deluxe 1500 trim, the door tops and dashboard are body-coloured, while the front seats are a single bench, with a column-mounted shifter allowing for an additional passenger in the front.

‘SDX 894’ is offered with a very good history of ownership and has been cherished by fans of the Mk

I Cortina.

In fact, it has previously been owned by the second me...