£8,887 (Est: £9,000 - £12,000)
1983 Ford Cortina MkV Crusader
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£8,887 (Est: £9,000 - £12,000)
1983 Ford Cortina MkV Crusader
UK • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 310
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Ford Cortina MkV Crusader is a low-mileage example of the desirable run-out model. It features the preferred 2.0-litre engine and comes with its original book pack and numerous MOT certificates, suggesting careful ownership and preservation.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'outstanding condition' and one of the 'very best surviving examples'. It has low mileage and evidence of careful, long-term preservation. However, the description also mentions 'minor reconditioning may be required', which prevents it from achieving a higher rating.
/ 10
49,257 miles
WF0FXXGBBFCU96240
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
HHK 405Y
1983
Auction
£8,887 (Est: £9,000 - £12,000)
1983 Ford Cortina MkV Crusader
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
First registered in 1983 and showing fewer than 50,000 miles from new with low ownership and clear evidence of careful long-term preservation Limited Edition Crusader model marking the end of Mk
V Cortina production ahead of the Sierra’s introduction, with the 2.0-litre version in Red over Silver regarded as the most desirable specification Powered by the 2.0-litre Pinto engine paired with a manual gearbox, offering the relaxed performance and practicality that made the Cortina Britain’s favourite family car
Supplied with its original book pack from South Essex Motors including owner’s handbook, Ford
Sure service book, radio guide and no fewer than 16 MOT Certificates Forming part of our vendor’s private collection for nearly eight years and presenting in outstanding condition; we have rarely encountered a Crusader of this quality and it may well represent one of the very best surviving examples available today Exterior
Price Analysis vs Other Cortina Mk Vs
£1,688
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,272
Median Price (Since 2020)
£17,040
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Cortina Mk V Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 18th Aug 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
49,296 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Aug 2026, 49,296 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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