YMK Mk2 Cortina Lotus

[H Cortina 14]

Well returning to Cortina ownership started here so it's fitting it ends here as well. After 11 years of fun it is time for my Mk2 Cortina Lotus to move on to the care of someone else.

Before I start

a) yes I've tried to sell before at the wrong time of year but it's serious now the car has to go, but i'm in no rush.

B) yes I will miss it but nothing in life is forever and I need a new challenge. So it's out with the old and in with the new. No idea what just wait and see what catches my eye.

 

So the car:

Registered April 1970 - not original had major resto 15 years ago. Including me only 2 owners for 35 of the 47 years.

MOT until April 2018 - mot's back to 1980 support my belief that the car has done 135k.

Plenty of history and photographs.

NOT CONCOURS - it's good but there is still room for improvement.

129bhp on rolling road a few months ago. Rear Securon seat belts.

Wrong bits - series 1 doors, changed carbs and servo, no rocking horse poo airbox, drivers seat is a passenger seat.

Car was red originally but has also been white and amber gold.

Turns heads in every petrol station.

Loads done over 11 years all listed.

 

Has been to France, Holland, Belgium and the Isle of Man. Brilliant fun to drive abroad.

 

Car can be seen in Kent by agreement or I hope to be at Gaydon 16th July and Stowe on 22nd July.

 

Looking for £30,000.00, so no silly offers please.

 

Photos and more info available by emailing howard.law@hotmail.co.uk.

Edited July 8, 2017 by H Cortina

[TIB3300 389]

Come on H put some pretty pictures up of it

[the-ford-cortina.com 225]

You can upgrade to the Executive version mk2 Cortina :thumbup:

[the-ford-cortina.com 225]

Come on H put some pretty pictures up of it

 

 

 

Edited July 8, 2017 by the-ford-cortina.com

[nascar66 74]

That's a beauty!

I didn't know there were differences between series 1 & 2 doors.

[H Cortina 14]

That's a beauty!

I didn't know there were differences between series 1 & 2 doors.

 

Difference is extremely small and only relates to the front leading edge at the base of the gutter trim. ie top right hand edge of main door panel.

[H Cortina 14]

Happy to take £25,000.00 ovno if anyone wants an early Christmas present.

[H Cortina 14]

Car now sold. I will be after another car but can't guarantee it will be a Cortina as I need something newer.

 

I'll stay on buysell just to keep an eye on what's going on.

[Tony Webster 28]

May I suggest a "dalliance" with Jaguar ? :wine:

[Danish 294]

May I suggest a "dalliance" with Jaguar ? :wine:

It can run expensive. This month's repair was a new o/s front wishbone, bushes and ball-joint. It goes like stink but I grow weary of the running costs!

[Tony Webster 28]

Ah yes, its true. And the other issue with them is they never stay "fixed" for long. Sound familiar ? :wine:

[Danish 294]

Ah yes, its true. And the other issue with them is they never stay "fixed" for long. Sound familiar ? :wine:

 

Very. I've had three XJs over the years and found them reliable and relatively low running costs - other than the petrol. But the XK is proving more expensive. Maybe because it's a sports car, or maybe because I can't resist using its capabilities.

[Tony Webster 28]

Possibly both, they are driving "machines" ... Loved, well practically almost, all of mine. And yes you do get to know (and remember) the petrol retailers with the lowest prices ... Nectar points too .... I can feel another thread coming on ... Supermarket petrol v Everyone elses ....... :wine:

[Pete-H 66]

 

 

Where have the pictures gone???