1973 Ford Cortina 1600L |

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1973 Ford Cortina 1600L

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£9,540

Mileage~135,000
TransmissionManual
Engine1.6L
LocationSouthampton

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1973 Ford Cortina 1600L

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Introduction

Alan Stuart

Professional Consigner

Putting the L in Luxury, the Cortina 1600L Mk3 offers '70s good looks with great performance figures - the ideal family classic.

In the late '60s, Ford set about developing the third-generation Cortina, which was designed to be produced in higher volumes than before. The cars body was inspired by the contemporary "coke bottle" design language which originated from Detroit. The pinto engine was a huge step technologically over its predecessor, because of the belt-driven camshaft.

In the showroom, the Cortina also continued Ford's policy of offering something for everyone - with five model variations and a very wide variety of engine capacities. The 1.6L car offers a whopping 72BHP.

Sadly this car is subject to a wills and probate sale, the car was owned by Tim's father for 48 years and has been looked after in great detail throughout the years.

This auction listing was written from information supplied by Alan after meeting Tim the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

This car was my father's pride and joy for 48 years - it's been part of the furniture.

As mentioned in the introduction, sadly this is a wills and probate sale - the owner was Tim's father that bought the car back in 1973. Take a look at the history and paperwork media to see the extensive record of oil, plugs, filters, antifreeze, and brakes changes.

Tim's father was the first and only owner of the car and its condition today is thanks to his efforts. Tim will be happy to answer any of your questions in the comments below to the best of his knowledge.

Tim

Vehicle Owner

Tim saved £1,620* when they
sold their Ford with us.

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EXTERIOR VIDEO

Exterior

The Cortina's "Coke Bottle" body styling offers '70s aesthetic appeal unlike any other - we really like the colour as well.

Wheels and Tyres

The car is fitted with 13" wheels with chrome hub cabs which look great on this car.

Wrapped in Bridgestone tyres dated 2009, they appear to have a good amount of life left in them, just what you need on a usable classic.

Bodywork

The bodywork looks really good, all the panel gaps and shut lines along with the doors, bonnet, and boot look good. The doors open and close with ease and offer a satisfying '70s Ford 'clunk' as they shut.

Being picky, when getting really close to the body work we noticed some very minor scratches to the front nearside wheel arch. In addition to this, some areas like where the aftermarket wing mirrors have been fitted show some signs of corrosion around the edges. Please take a look at the photos and videos for a detailed view.

Paint

The car has been treated to a respray at some point in its life, and is finished in a Copper Brown Metallic. The colour is even throughout, however it appears a little flat in appearance. This is likely due to areas that Tim's father attended to himself overtime at home.

Please take a look at the photos and videos for a detailed view.

Glass and Trim

The glass looks in good condition across the car, along with the trim being good too.

All the window rubbers and seals appear tight with no major signs of wear or degradation.

We did notice a little trace of the fresh paint job present on the rubbers.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

A spacious and charming quality interior that's perfect for lengthy family road trips.

Seats and Carpets

Beige seats look in good condition and are in line with the low mileage of the car - they would benefit from a deep clean.

The carpets, door cards, and headlining appear in line with the rest of the car and low mileage.

Please take a look at the photos and videos for a detailed view.

Dashboard

Attractive and appealing curved dials are found on the Mk3 Cortina, each reported to be fully working to Tim's knowledge. An aftermarket rev counter has also been fitted near the gear shifter.

Some light patina is present on the dash in line with the age of the car.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

Just as you would expect, for a classic Cortina a traditional Ford wheel greats you as you climb inside.

The gearstick looks in good condition with very few signs of wear in line with the mileage of the car.

Please take a look at the interior media pack for a detail view of all the elements.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

Engine and Gearbox

Fitted with the 1.6L block from Ford, the car flies and produces a whopping 72bhp, great for the '70s.

Tim reports his father had the engine reconditioned, fuel tank replaced with a genuine Ford spare and rust preventative applied.

We captured a cold start, which can be seen in the mechanical video, the car started first time.

Suspension and Brakes

The front MacPherson strut suspension was replaced with a more conventional double A-arm suspension which offered the Mk3 a much softer ride on the road.

Tim reports the car drives very well, with the suspension offering a very comfortable drive.

The Drive

Tim has hardly used the car since his father passed away. He mentions his father used the car only for special occasions but the yearly servicing regime was kept up with regardless. Please take a look at the paperwork media to see the details.

The Mk3s are reported to be fun and comfortable drive, with the peppery 1.6L offering 76bhp, this is the ideal '70s classic.

Electrics and Other

The electrical aspects of the car are said to all be up to scratch and fully working.

An original retro-styled radio appears to be fitted.

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History and Paperwork

A UK RHD, Cortina 1600L Mk3 with very low mileage and regular servicing by Tim's farther since 1973 - this is a collectors's car.

An extensive stack of service documentation from Tim's father comes with the car, which helps to explain the condition of this Mk3 Cortina. The cars last oil change was carried out 300 miles ago in January 2020.

This is one of Tim's dad's beloved cars, and over his 48 years of ownership has spent many hours and pounds keeping the car in the condition you see today. A great opportunity to own a very special Mk3 Cortina. There are also some spare parts and tools which are welcome to be collected with the car. These include some body work panels, original fuel tank, spare hub caps, headlamps, prop shaft and other various items. If the buyer should come to collect, they are welcome to browse and chose any parts they may wish to take.

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Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
01.01.2020	Oil Change	35,527
07.08.2018	Oil Change	34,664
30.06.2017	MOT	34,400
28.03.2017	Oil Change	34,267
27.06.2016	MOT	33,888
28.03.2016	Oil Change	33,783
24.06.2015	MOT	33,458
11.05.2015	Oil Change	33,421
27.06.2014	Oil Change	33,071
24.06.2014	MOT	33,067
22.01.2014	Oil Change	32,835
14.06.2013	MOT	32,589
05.01.2013	Oil Change	32,458
20.06.2012	MOT	32,206
08.06.2011	MOT	31,680
21.06.2010	MOT	31,131
30.06.2009	MOT	30,646
24.06.2008	MOT	30,096
20.06.2007	MOT	29,668
30.05.2006	MOT	29,249
09.12.1975	Service	18,345
02.04.1975	Service	13,447
28.11.1974	Service	10,538
03.04.1974	Service	6,282
31.08.1973	Service	4,090
08.03.1973	Service	748

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Key Details

ModelCortina 1600L
TransmissionManual
Reg. Date17.01.1973
CC1600CC
Mileage~135,000
HistoryGreat
ColourCopper Brown Metallic
Interior ColourTan
Chassis #BABFMS01566
Engine #MS01566
MOTNo. Exempt
MOT ExemptYes
Road Tax ExemptYes
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers1
Security SysStandard
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned48 years
Key FeatureOwnership

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Seller : Tim B Sale Date 10.08.2021

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5 Comments

twhillier1

3 years ago

8550

muz123

3 years ago

Hi Tim many thanks for letting me view the car. Can you confirm that the car has a pinto engine.

Thanks

Mark

Tim B

Seller

muz123

3 years ago

Hi Mark. My pleasure. I can’t find any mention in the literature, but according to Google: “The Ford Pinto engine was the unofficial but generic nickname for a four-cylinder internal combustion engine built by Ford Europe. In Ford sales literature, it was referred to as the EAO or OHC engine and because it was designed to the metric system, it was sometimes called the “metric engine”

mark murray

3 years ago

Hi Tim could I view the car I am in Bucks.

Thanks

Mark

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mark murray

3 years ago

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