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2.9 Cosworth Mk5, break or sell complete?

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Hello folks,

 

I haven't been on here for quite some time, though I do pop in every so often to have a look around, so I hope this isn't breaking any rules.

 

I have finaly realised that I am destined never to get my cosworth Cortina finished. It has been off the road for almost eight years now and has not progressed very much in the past five. Although it is not a rotten lost cause it does require new metal in a number of places and I simply am not in a position to be able to carry out the necessary work. It resides on my parents drive as I cannot keep let alone work on a tax expired car at my own home. As a result I have to purposely arrange times with SWMBO and the kids to get over there and do anything which invariably means them losing a day of the weekend. Not a popular move. On top of that I still haven't finished that blumin hairdresser chariot Escort and that doesn't even need welding!

 

So I have decided with heavy heart that it is time it moved on. Problem is, would anyone actualy be interested in a half finished tatty looking down at heel project or would I be better off breaking her? She is a late Ghia with green interior in good condition and has vented Capri discs up front with mk2 Granada callipers.

 

I really am gutted it's come to this as I much prefer it to the Escort any day (which will also be getting sold off but only once I've got it's engine conversion running) but comments have been made by the 'Landlords' and it's got to go.

 

So, is there enough demand for an unfinished but running project car or is it a pointless exercise and these things are only good for breaking?

 

Cheers,

 

(not so) Smiler.

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If you're struggling to get time to work on it the same'll apply if you try and strip it?.......so sell it as a going concern.

.......or pay someone to do it up???? :blink:

Some pictures would help drum up some interest.

Just my thoughts......don't like to hear of them being broken.

John.

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It's always sad to see a Cortina broken, but (at least the mk3/4/5) are worth more in bits. :(

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If I were to strip it I would rip it apart in a weekend and just put the lot on ebay. But saying that, if it doesn't all sell I'll be out of pocket and I really can't bring myself to do that. The car spent twenty tears in the care of the same owner who loved it and then, after a couple of others, I get my hands on it and allow it to fester. It deserves better. Breaking it just doesn't feel right. I think I'll sell it complete. Then at least it stands a chance of greatness.

 

Thanks for the replies, best get a plan of action in place for the weekend and get it cleaned up and assessed ready for sale.

 

As for pics, visit my website (link in sig).

 

The photos are all old and the body is not nearly as tidy now.

 

Smiler.

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Most if not all cars break for more than the go for whole, especialy yours with the taisty bits on it like the brakes and engine, early 24V are not so easy to find nowdays.

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Most if not all cars break for more than the go for whole, especialy yours with the taisty bits on it like the brakes and engine, early 24V are not so easy to find nowdays.

 

I WAS GOING TO SAY JUST ADVERTISE THE ENGINE SEPERATE it may sell for more than you could get for the complete car :sofa:

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Oh nuts, I was hoping to avoid breaking her. Thinking of what there is to sell.

 

Breaking:

Engine complete with loom etc...

5 speed type 9 (suposedly low mileage since rebuild according to original seller but no proof, was clean and painted though)

Front brake conversion parts

Interior complete

Alloy wheels

Modified heater box for Cosworth conversion

Modified intrument cluster (rev-counter) for Cosworth conversion

 

Or as a complete car:

All of the above obviously,

Fully Polybushed (can't remember the make but not Superflex or Powerflex)with much improved handling

new clutch

Battery relocated to boot with very nice very rare power cable (starter motor cable from a Hawker Siddley Andover turbo-prop aircraft, google it)

 

Requires:

Exhaust system

Welding to shell

Front wings are shabby

 

I shall get the thing ready for sale, take some photos and a video of the engine starting and running and see what kind of interest it generates as a complete car.

 

Smiler.

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Oh nuts, I was hoping to avoid breaking her. Thinking of what there is to sell.

 

Breaking:

Engine complete with loom etc...

5 speed type 9 (suposedly low mileage since rebuild according to original seller but no proof, was clean and painted though)

Front brake conversion parts

Interior complete

Alloy wheels

Modified heater box for Cosworth conversion

Modified intrument cluster (rev-counter) for Cosworth conversion

 

Or as a complete car:

All of the above obviously,

Fully Polybushed (can't remember the make but not Superflex or Powerflex)with much improved handling

new clutch

Battery relocated to boot with very nice very rare power cable (starter motor cable from a Hawker Siddley Andover turbo-prop aircraft, google it)

 

Requires:

Exhaust system

Welding to shell

Front wings are shabby

 

I shall get the thing ready for sale, take some photos and a video of the engine starting and running and see what kind of interest it generates as a complete car.

 

Smiler.

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what part of the country are you

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The car is at my parents place in Wiltshire not too far from Stonehenge.

 

As for price, I need to get over there and sort out what state it is in first. I am presently signed off work for a week to recover post a minor op which means no playing with cars but hope to get it ready on the net couple of weeks. The engine starts and runs as stated and it has a shiny new electric fuel pump fitted.

 

Smiler.

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