Steve Walton 128 Posted April 24, 2021 Hi, I have just seen that Mathewsons of Bangers and Cash fame have sold a 1979 MK4 2.0S with a reserve of £8000 for the staggering sum of £17400, and that will be plus a buyers premium. About time to check on the security of our cars. It looks as if Cortina values might follow those of MK1 & MK2 Escorts. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinman 11 Posted April 24, 2021 jeeeeez .......certainly looks like its heading that way as all marks of cortina seem to be on the rise but thats an eye oepener to go that far past its reserve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keiths Cortinas 4 Posted April 24, 2021 Somebody wanted it badly . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-FENS 74 Posted April 24, 2021 Sheer madness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 246 Posted April 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Steve Walton said: 1979 MK4 2.0S What sort of condition was it do you know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graham s 2 Posted April 25, 2021 If you google mathesons 1979 Cortina S there is a video talk around on car looks a cracker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 246 Posted April 25, 2021 10 hours ago, graham s said: If you google mathesons 1979 Cortina S there is a video talk around on car looks a cracker That DOES look nice ! .........dodgy mudflaps and exhaust trim aside ! WOW !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Webster 28 Posted April 26, 2021 This one https://mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/auction-dates/vehicles/17162-1979-ford-cortina-s I was almost interested in it .... Almost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Walton 128 Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Tony Webster said: This one https://mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/auction-dates/vehicles/17162-1979-ford-cortina-s I was almost interested in it .... Almost. Yes a nice car. BUT did you see the rot in the nearside wing rail just above the A Pillar to inner wing join and next to the hinge. And underneath the bonnet wasn't very nice, but some one wanted it badly. Makes you wonder what your own car is worth!! Edited April 26, 2021 by Steve Walton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Webster 28 Posted April 26, 2021 I suppose that's what Auctions are about really. Remembering the couple who wanted a "wind up Gramophone" they got separated at the entrance to the sale and suddenly realised the lot they were interested was being bid on ... It turned out afterwards they were the only two people bidding on it and were bidding against each other ! The Cortina in the Mathewson's auction exited me for about half an hour, until I realised it would likely "go" way beyond its reserve. And in fairness was (mileage aside, with its "ticking cam" heard on the video) a truer value given its issues and need for plenty of TLC and further expenditure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dxcgnoc 3 Posted January 2, 2022 i wonder what this one will do then , it is only a ghia version not an S https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/product/1979-ford-cortina-ghia-current-v5-present-trade-export-slip-missing-paperwork-includes-owners-hand-book-and-promotional-material-all-descriptions-are-made-in-the-opinion-of-the-auctioneers-and-by/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 246 Posted January 2, 2022 Maybe not the most desirable of colours, likely a Ghia though. Early mk5 ?....no holes in front valence? Seen a bit of action perhaps ? Nonetheless a mk5....best of the bunch !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Walton 128 Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, John Mack said: Maybe not the most desirable of colours, likely a Ghia though. Early mk5 ?....no holes in front valence? Seen a bit of action perhaps ? Nonetheless a mk5....best of the bunch !!! Another Non Std Colour? Non Std Vinyl Roof with what looks to be Rot above the Front Screen. No Rear Seat Belts. Ghia badge on wrong side of Boot Lid. No interior or under bonnet pictures. It has correct holes in the front Valance. Yes be interested to see what it brings, Might reflect what mine might be worth. Edited January 2, 2022 by Steve Walton Spelling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) Sheesh where do you start with that thing!?!? Underbonnet sound pad missing, L door cards, crusader seats ,base or early L doors ( hmm L door cards) or pattern doors fitted unless all the trim pins have been ground off). Would like to see 2.0 cast on block as a twinchoke does not automatically meen a 2.0. Gotta feeling this might be a 1.6L be interesting to see what is plts & logbook say. Can't be arsed to look further. Edited January 3, 2022 by sheffieldcortinacentre 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro toe 94 Posted January 2, 2022 it was on ebay about 6 months ago had roughest welded in boot i ever seen, 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
