Lot details

Year: 1974
Make: Ford
Model: Cortina Mk. III 2000GT
Registration: PDD 816M
Chassis No: BABTNC01347
Engine No: NC01347
Mileage: tbc
•: Fully restored over a five year period
•: Rare two door example
•: Upgraded to a five-speed gearbox

In the late 1960s, Ford set about developing the third-generation Cortina, the Mk. III, which would be produced in higher volumes than previous models, following the recent merger of Ford of Britain and Ford of Germany into the modern-day Ford of Europe. In late 1973, the Cortina Mk. III was given a facelift. The main differences were the dashboard and clocks which no longer sloped away from the driver's line of sight but introduced the flatter dash and clocks also found in the later Mk. IV and Mk. V Cortina's, upgraded trim levels and revised grilles, revised rear lights, rectangular headlights for the XL, GT and the new 2000E, which replaced the GXL. Like many other Cortina's, Mk. III's were prone to rust and as a result it is estimated only about 1,000 now survive. Because of their rarity and the fact that they are now seen as an iconic car of the mid-70s, prices for Mk. III's are rising steadily.

The car we have here is an exceedingly rare two door 2000GT, which our vendor has restored over a five-year period and it now presents in excellent condition. The car has gleaming red coachwork and we are told it is a real joy to drive. The car is mostly all as per factory specification, but has been upgraded with a five-speed gearbox, vastly improving its useability in modern day traffic. A four branch exhaust manifold has also been fitted, helping the Pinto engine breathe a little freer, other than that, the car is virtually standard. Offered to auction without reserve, we expect this to be a very popular Lot, which will appeal to those who always yearned for a GT model Cortina. Supplied with a V5C registration document. Consigned by Fraser Smith