mk1 estate or 1600E

[rubberhead 4]

going to look at a couple of cars Saturday,one is a totally standard mk1 estate nice condition all round mot and on the road and a 1600E sold new in new Zealand used as a staff car at an airport.it has had a downton engine upgrade complete with SU carb & brake servo,looks ok seller says solid but needs new paint.cant have both so what do you all think??they are both the same money ish.what way shall I go.opinians very welcome.

[consul315 180]

well that´s a hard decision. though a MK1 Estate is a very nice and versatile car, the 1600E is more lively and luxurious.

 

i´d have a look at both and buy the more genuine/better condition car - good luck! :cheers:

[the-ford-cortina.com 226]

well that´s a hard decision. though a MK1 Estate is a very nice and versatile car, the 1600E is more lively and luxurious.

 

i´d have a look at both and buy the more genuine/better condition car - good luck! :cheers:

 

thats going to be the estate then I reckon

 

trouble is you have had an E in the past nothing else is really going to better it for driving

 

 

:juggle:

[teletubby 7]

Very difficult choice, as I like both. If the Mk1 estate is in better condition overall and needs no work I would be inclined to have that one

[Tony Webster 32]

It depends on whether you want a rolling resto' or not ? I've a feeling that this particular "E" falls into that category ... :wine:

[the-ford-cortina.com 226]

It depends on whether you want a rolling resto' or not ? I've a feeling that this particular "E" falls into that category ... :wine:

 

Yes I have seen pics of it and think the same , its an XLE and not a 1600E iirc

[Danish 294]

An estate is always a good choice if you do a lot of shows and camping.

[rubberhead 4]

Yes I have seen pics of it and think the same , its an XLE and not a 1600E iirc

never heard of an xle,i did notice a few things different,thought it had had a few things changed,your a knowledgable man dave

[rubberhead 4]

think its going to be estate if its still available,as dave said ive had an E before(3 actually) and a gt also had 1300 deluxe in the 70s,paid 150 quid for that.just fancy something a bit different,hes up for having my car in p/x aswell.

[rubberhead 4]

An estate is always a good choice if you do a lot of shows and camping.

don't do camping but do go fishing so handy for that :thumbup:

[tizwass 23]

cortina xle better spec than a english 1600e

[Tony Webster 32]

don't do camping but do go fishing so handy for that :thumbup:

 

No excuse for not camping if you got the estate ................ :wine:

[rubberhead 4]

had a look at 1600xle and when the guy said a few paint work issues he wasn't kidding.he called it micro blistering I call it rust,rotten around base of c pillars,side panel of rear wing peppard with large blisters,roof pitted here and there,front wings not so good either.well worth saving not to much work for some guys on here but to much for me to do,also a bit pricey at nearly £6750 considering condition.couldnt get to see estate last weekend so trying to get there Thursday if poss.i will keep you posted as to how I get on.

[tizwass 23]

nice anchor blue 2 door on ebay with dunlop alloys

[the-ford-cortina.com 226]

nice anchor blue 2 door on ebay with dunlop alloys

 

YES saw that , very nice.