retro toe 115 Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) its big and its in your face i have just join the sweeny,took me 2 weeks to clean the garage out just so it fits in lol,you have to watch the right foot its rapid,had it wheel spining on a round about,take better pics later it needs a deep clean i love the roman bronze and tabbaco roof very 70s. Edited November 23, 2019 by retro toe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Walton 130 Posted November 23, 2019 WOW, Thats nice, always fancied a MK1 or MK2 Grannie. How many owners and whats the mileage? With a bit of luck I might catch up with you and your grannie next year at the Lakes Car Museum gatherings. Cheers Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 337 Posted November 23, 2019 Looks a nice car ! A new set of old style no. plates and it'll look a bloody nice car ! Congratulations Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro toe 115 Posted November 23, 2019 yes metal pressed white and yellow ones,plastic ones look tacky its jut weekend toy get me to shows in comfort and speed, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro toe 115 Posted November 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, Steve Walton said: WOW, Thats nice, always fancied a MK1 or MK2 Grannie. How many owners and whats the mileage? With a bit of luck I might catch up with you and your grannie next year at the Lakes Car Museum gatherings. Cheers Steve see you there steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
consul315 180 Posted November 23, 2019 congratulations, that´s very,very nice! still miss my 72GXL limo i sold some years ago😢 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano66 248 Posted November 23, 2019 Very nice car mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhiaMk4/5 207 Posted November 23, 2019 Only one word for it "Smokin" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfrace 116 Posted November 23, 2019 Looks really good mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nascar66 74 Posted November 27, 2019 Very nice. Has the cortina gone now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro toe 115 Posted November 27, 2019 sold it buy this always wanted a granada my m8 used to have them,he still has one in his lock up mega rare mk1 estate same colour and its manual and early consul,been trying to buy that for years lol,its my last ride out love sound off v engines love v8 mustang you can dream, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 226 Posted November 28, 2019 very nice that Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro toe 115 Posted November 28, 2019 cheers dave had mk2 estate years ago,love look off the mk1 growng up with the sweeny in the 70s.hopefully do a few shows next year want to do kirby stephen show easter one, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myle087 2 Posted November 29, 2019 Beautiful car always liked the coupe good luck with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro toe 115 Posted November 30, 2019 (edited) changed the front shockers,the old ones look like they might be the original anyway there done,went to do back ones and they look the same i snapped 2 bolts go through back to the subframe so walked away,am off work for 2 weeks over xmass,will drill them out and retap themthese ,things are sent to try us lol,just little set back.will be ready next year for season and i cant waite.bring it on, Edited November 30, 2019 by retro toe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
