£4,600 (Est: £4,500 - £5,000)
1979 FORD CORTINA GL MK 5
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£4,600 (Est: £4,500 - £5,000)
1979 FORD CORTINA GL MK 5
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 468
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This restored 1979 Ford Cortina GL Mk5, repainted in blue, has a documented history of successful participation in two rallies. The original interior complements its rally-ready status, making it a charismatic and dependable classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as 'restored' and has successfully completed two rallies without problems. It is noted as an 'engaging and dependable classic with rally experience' and has an 'undeniable presence'. While the interior is original, the exterior has been repainted in blue. This suggests a car that is in excellent condition, having been well-maintained and upgraded, but not 'pristine' or 'outstanding' due to the restoration and rally use.
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78,440 miles (via 2023 MOT)
MYC 529V
1979
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
£4,600 (Est: £4,500 - £5,000)
1979 FORD CORTINA GL MK 5
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: FORD Model: CORTINA GL Registration: MYC 529V
Engine Size (cc): 1593 Year of Manufacture: 1979 Date First Registered: 12/11/1979 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
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
Expired
Expired on 20th Mar 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
78,440 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Mar 2023, 78,440 miles
Passed
On 14th May 2018, 77,981 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- o/s/f inner wing at front corroded through
- corrosion in panels under windscreen both sides
Passed
On 15th May 2017, 77,885 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed
On 1st Sept 2015, 77,432 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body rust (6.1.A.1)
MOT Mileage Trend
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Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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