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1972 Ford Cortina Mk3 1600L

Lot Number: 849

1972 Ford Cortina Mk3 1600L

Once a mainstay of British motoring, Cortina numbers have drastically declined. This 1972 Mk3 1600L is a rare survivor.

  • Sold for: £12,150

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Tawny Brown

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    DMB 899K

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    39665 Miles

SUMMARY

Once a mainstay of British motoring, Cortina numbers have drastically declined. This 1972 Mk3 1600L is a rare survivor.

DESCRIPTION

  • An original, UK-supplied 1972 Ford Cortina, 'Coke bottle', Mk3 first registered on 06/01/1972 
  • This entry level, four-door 1600L is a non-runner and in need of restoration
  • Indicating 39,665 miles (unwarranted), but may have been around the odometer 
  • Four former registered keepers and offered from a Deceased Estate
  • Interested parties are invited to inspect this 51-year-old family saloon and satisfy themselves as to what may or may not need doing to return the car to the road 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
849
Make
FORD
Model
CORTINA 1600 L
Registration Number
DMB 899K
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
BABFLP24234
Engine Number
MG08759
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Tawny Brown

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Consignor

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SCORE:

54 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

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Trim:

Remarks

Small scratch on the passenger side door, less than an inch and small stain on the boot lid.

Interior


Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

The steering wheel has been changed at some point

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Untested

Transmission


Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

Untested

Running Gear


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Untested

Electrics


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Untested

Vehicle History


About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 1st October between 10am and 3pm and Monday 2nd October between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 2nd therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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