Spotted a nice Mk2 today

[Patrick MkIV 0]

Hello, fellas. I have not been on here much lately; been busy with studying and other interests so Cortinas and cars in general have taken a bit of a back seat.

 

Thought I'd share a couple of pics of this fine modded mk2 I saw at a pub today in Crondall (and the A40 in original condition), and had a quick chat with the owner. Looks a really good quality conversion, liking the colour (a BMW green), and I bet it shifts alright too with the naturally aspirated YB on twin 48's! Also has capri front suspension, sierra cossie discs all round, and a 5 stud conversion to run the Scorpio Cossie alloys- a nice subtle touch that I think works well. Apparently it is still running an English axle (not sure is has an LSD or not) and it is holding up ok with the power. Only thing I'm not so keen on is the smoothed over (missing) rear door handles, think I'd have left them in place, but hey- it's not my car!

 

 

 

 

And a couple of other vehicles that were at the pub:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The E type was originally salmon pink with matching leather interior. Definitely improved in its current more sober shade. Sounds amazing, too with a straight though exhaust system on it.

 

With regards to my Cortina- it is M.O.T.'d, taxed and insured but in need of a new alternator as it's not charging, old battery knackered so have a new one to fit once I have a replacement alternator. Last time I drove it to a pub meet last year it died on the way home due to no electrical charging, but got it home by connecting another battery up with jump leads. Looking forward to driving it again once sorted and hopefully making it to a show or two later in the Summer. I need to start using it more, as all it seems to do for now is discharge its battery in the drive. Hopefully starting a new job soon with a secure looking car park so should be able to start using it daily.