mario abreu 2 Posted February 1, 2018 Well, here is the reason I put my pick-up up for sale... Just bought this Mk4 Estate. It's a 1.6L with a genuine 6022 Kms on the odometer. That's under 4000 miles! Bought it off the original owner that was an emigrant in Germany. One time in 1977 having come to visit his home country and having no car to moove around in, he just bought this off the local Ford dealer. Kept unused in his garage for all this time. engine started and warmed frequently for 40 years, and driven sparingly. All original paint. Tyres are the original Goodyears it left the factory with. And in perfect looking condition too. Although I will use them for show only. It's grubby and needs a major service. Brakes are binding and water pump leaking.https://photos.app.goo.gl/cEfIEfbws6hTJpuF3 Interior is in brand new condition! Even smells new. Sorry for the poor quality phone photos... Quality ones will follow soon. Enjoy. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XoWeRKfbzv4CVjrI3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/EdiVUTFeJv7cbwvm1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/C5rVFC2KENoDy2Fv1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/s6nUUEqn3IFRUoEA2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/FlhA4rpVNKfZA3gn1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/AacdGHESCGp7PqCo1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/TwCpWKYxh4yOmwhA3 grubby on left... clean on right https://photos.app.goo.gl/NogC9EGY84HRc3Ik1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/cEfIEfbws6hTJpuF3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhiaMk4/5 207 Posted February 1, 2018 Museum piece, very nice, l have a soft spot for estates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markymarkthree 178 Posted February 1, 2018 Very nice, its good to see these gems are still out there. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario abreu 2 Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Thanks. My concern now is.... do I use it? add up the mileage? I'm tempted to do so, and probably will. It's not often you get the chance to break in a new Cortina!... :drool: But then it will be only just another Mk4. Admitedly it will allways be well taken care of. Edited February 1, 2018 by mario abreu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk5Mike 36 Posted February 1, 2018 That is lovely - I say look after it but use and enjoy it! Even with some more kms on the clock, it will never be just another Mk4 with that history... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario abreu 2 Posted February 1, 2018 :) I agree! Thanks. https://photos.app.goo.gl/pDkjXFHrbSUJN0ow1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Q9kQIojkwCkGl99f1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RT 1006 137 Posted February 1, 2018 That's one smart looking estate, Mk4's are the best :thumbup: . Looks like you are doing some work on the brakes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario abreu 2 Posted February 1, 2018 yes... brakes never got attention, so master cylinder is leaking and calipers are stuck. Will get new brakes for safety, new timing belt, tensioner and water pump. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ady 28 Posted February 1, 2018 That is lovely - I say look after it but use and enjoy it! Even with some more kms on the clock, it will never be just another Mk4 with that history... As above. It was made to be used. I'd keep a record of everything done to the car to add to the history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mk4ste 43 Posted February 1, 2018 its a thing of beauty what a gem i love it. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nogE 92 Posted February 1, 2018 Omg. .what a lovely specimen. .beautiful. .yr very lucky to have that. .a gem. .I hv a nice clean GL 1600. .low 40s on the clock. ... Yes ..you must enjoy and look after that one. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario abreu 2 Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks guys. And guess what... I may just take the pickup off the market. Just sold an Alfa Romeo i had. Tomorrow i'll try to get better photos of the Mk4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazarus 6 Posted February 2, 2018 Fantastic car Mário! That's the true barn find! Ride it, of course! Keep it original, that is museum stuff. But insure it properly, that is a very rare specimen these days! That one and the Bakkie are a surfers dream! Don't take them to Ericeira! Cheers! Paulo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario abreu 2 Posted February 2, 2018 :) Thanks Paulo. I will drive it! As I do all my cars. There are no modern cars in my garage. Actually.... the pick-up IS my newest car. All my classics are driven and this will be no exception. There. I said it! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btboy 50 Posted February 2, 2018 Congratulations! That's a real beauty. Do love an estate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
