1965 Ford Cortina GT Restomod
Right-hand drive Mk1 Cortina Coupe, South African-built (Ford Motor Company of South Africa, Port Elizabeth), finished in turquoise and showing 262 miles on the aftermarket odometer since build completion. Chassis No. S240688. Weight approximately 816kg following the restomod. Price Guide $40,000 - $50,000.
Description / Overview:
This is a properly built restomod, not a half-finished project. The Cortina has been stripped back and rebuilt with real intent, and it shows in every detail. The turquoise paint is deep and flawless, the engine bay is show-quality smooth, and the interior is a clean, driver-focused space that respects the car's original character while bringing it into the modern era.
Under the bonnet sits a twin-cam DOHC engine on individual throttle bodies backed by tubular headers. Drive goes through a floor-shifted 4-speed manual. The car sits lowered on wider rear wheels and weighs around 816kg, which puts it firmly in sports-car territory. The Smiths 300km/h speedometer reflects the ambition of the build. Note: the 262-mile odometer reading reflects distance since the aftermarket instrument was fitted during the restoration, not total vehicle mileage.
The South African build plate (model T-113E, serial S240688) is present and photographed. The car was last registered in South Africa and carries an expired SA licence disc. Buyers will need to arrange Australian compliance and registration independently. Engine capacity per the SA registration disc is listed as 2.2 litres. The battery is mounted in the boot for improved weight distribution.
Features and Work Completed (Vendor Advises):
* DOHC twin-cam engine with individual throttle bodies
* Tubular 4-into-1 exhaust extractors
* Aluminium cross-flow radiator
* 4-speed floor-shift manual transmission
* Lowered suspension, widened rear wheel setup
* Full interior retrim - black vinyl seats, carpet, door cards
* Wood-rim Moto-Lita-style steering wheel
* Full auxiliary gauge cluster (oil, temp, fuel, amps)
* Aftermarket Smiths 300km/h speedometer with digital odometer
* Battery relocated to boot
* Sound deadening fitted
* Retro-styled head unit
Specifications
Year: 1965
Make: Ford
Model: Cortina
Series: Mk1 Coupe
Body: 2-Door Coupe
Build Origin: Ford Motor Company of South Africa, Port Elizabeth
Steering: Right-hand drive
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Engine: DOHC Twin-Cam (~2.2L per registration document)
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Colour: Turquoise
Seats: 4
Odometer: 262 Miles (post-build aftermarket instrument only; total mileage unknown)
Chassis No: S240688
Weight: 816kg tare
Registration: South African (expired Feb 2020; Australian compliance required)
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
Price Guide - $40,000 - $50,000
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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