£20,000
1966 Ford Cortina Mk. I 1500 GT
Historics • UK • 2 Mar 2019
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£20,000
1966 Ford Cortina Mk. I 1500 GT
UK • 2 Mar 2019 • Lot 227
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Ford Cortina 1500 GT, manufactured in left-hand drive, underwent a nut and bolt rebuild in 2002 and has been upgraded with a GT1500 engine built by Burton Racing, Brembo brakes, and Lotus Cortina suspension. Having participated in several European rallies, it presents exceptionally well and is equipped for historic rallying or fast road use.
Condition
8
The car has been restored, with the coachwork remaining in first-class condition on both the topsides and undersides. The engine has been refurbished less than 1,000 miles ago. It has also been upgraded with competition parts and has successfully completed European rallies.
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1,000 miles
BA78FU70443
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
UCA 487D
1966
Auction
£20,000
1966 Ford Cortina Mk. I 1500 GT
Historics • UK • 2 Mar 2019
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Launched on 20th September 1962, the Ford Cortina had eye-catching modern styling.
It was originally branded as the Ford Consul Cortina until a modest facelift in 1964, after which, it was sold simply as the Cortina but with four trim levels; Standard, Deluxe, Super and GT.
The GT was the most powerful of the trio and as such, is much sought after today.
The example that we are delighted to offer was manufactured in lefthand drive format at the Dagenham plant in England during June 1966.
This GT has spent a large part of its life in Switzerland and was repatriated and registered in the UK on 1 st September 2016.
We are informed that a nut and bolt rebuild was carried out during 2002, the coachwork remaining in first class condition today, both on the topsides and undersides.
This GT has the GT1500 engine built by Burton Racing, with a big valve cylinder head, Kent 244 camshaft and was blue-printed and balanced.
Fuel is supplied via the twin 40 Weber carburettors whilst the exhau...
Price Analysis vs Other Cortina Mk I 1500 GTs
£6,028
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£16,016
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£33,600
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