Mendonca 0 Posted July 4, 2020 Reluctantly i am selling my pride and joy that i have owned since 1987 but only if i can get a decent price for it. Its a 1972 2 door 1600GXL in immaculate condition. Ive spent a small fortune over the years most recently a professional part restoration and interior retrim all with a photographic record. Its finished in sapphire blue metallic with black trim. It is 99% original apart from 1inch lowered and uprated springs, Ashley exhaust system and Kent Fast Road cam. Its not concourse but not far from it. We all know the pre facelift GXLs are amongst the most sought after and this is one of the better ones out there. I really want this to go to a very good home where it will not be mucked up and customised. And i really do not want to give it away. If i get no interest here i will have to resort to the hit and miss auction fest of ebay. If there is interest we can arrange to swap details to discuss further and i can provide further photographs etc. Ive tried to attach images to this post but the size limit is too restrictive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 242 Posted July 4, 2020 Here might be a good place to advertise as well?...… https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendonca 0 Posted July 4, 2020 Ive tried adding images again but i keep getting the message that im only allowed 160kb. How do i add images that everyone else has been able to !!??? Mystified..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul B 22 Posted July 8, 2020 Good luck with the sale. I don't think there were ever many 2-door GXL's made. They must be thin on the ground now. I only ever saw one in the flesh. Sapphire blue too I think. I have a photo of it somewhere. I don't suppose the reg is GPP _ _ _ _ is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendonca 0 Posted July 9, 2020 Thanks Paul. That was my car you took a photo of!! I understand Ford only made 400. I only know of three others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul B 22 Posted July 9, 2020 This is just a photo of my photo, not a proper scan. This is the photo I took. Bromley Pageant '93 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendonca 0 Posted July 10, 2020 Well that takes me back!! The blue seems very pale but i suppose its an older washed out image and a photo of a photo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
consul315 172 Posted July 12, 2020 what a lovely car!! good luck with the sale (always enjoyed Bromley, hope i can make it there again next year) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taz 3 Posted July 12, 2020 Stunning Car ..you have done her proud 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3775ZI 4 Posted July 13, 2020 where can i upload pictures to share for free Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 523 Posted July 13, 2020 Where did you get the 400 made figure? I've been trying to get a production breakdown for years but never been able to get any better then 2dr,4dr, estate & bakkie figures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendonca 0 Posted July 13, 2020 I got the 400 figure from the Mk3 Cortina Owners Club... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendonca 0 Posted July 13, 2020 Thanks to fellow Forum member, Seamus, for kindly posting some images of my 2 door GXL. I was struggling to do it on my ageing laptop.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 523 Posted July 14, 2020 Right ta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul B 22 Posted July 14, 2020 That looks great. I'd be keeping that one if it were me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites