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Ford Cortina 1981 - 3.0 XR6

1000s spent. Must be one of the best anywhere

74k+ miles
1981
Manual
Petrol

£22,995

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Overview

Mileage73,803 miles
Registration1981 (W)
Fuel typePetrol
History check
Body type
Not Supplied
Engine
3 L
Transmission
Manual
Door
Seats
Colour
Red

Description

0 Previous Owners, 1981 Ford Cortina XR6 3.0 Saloon. Genuine factory built vehicle which we brought in to the UK in 2020. We sold it to a customer of ours who set about it and carried out a full nut and bolt restoration. The results are stunning and this car has picked up trophies at almost all of the shows it has attended. It was invited onto the Meguliars Stand at the NEC Classic Car show in 2021. The owner has spent fortunes on it including a Rik Wood rebuilt engine. The car starts runs and drives as it should and will turn heads wherever it goes. Its not cheap but try finding one, let alone building one to this standard.Body - Genuine South African XR6 with 5 link back axle set up. The car was stripped to a shell and only required a very minimal amount of metalwork. It was then taken back to bare metal and repainted in its original Venetian Red with black accents. The paintwork is superb and all the detail is correct. It has genuine Ford logod matching, headlamps and spotlamps, NOS rear lights, original matching glass and top tint windscreen, rear window louvre, correct colour coded bumpers. Mechanics - Engine rebuilt by Rick wood Motorsport, which included modyfying the crank. The following items were replaced. Main Bearings , big end bearings, con rods , pushrods, big end bolts with uprated ones, aldon elctronic ifnition system, high comp steel head gaskets, fuel pump, custom stainless exhaust system, fuel pump, uprated to 5 spoeed gearbox with original 4 speed knob. 2.8 Granada vented discs and calipers, goodrich brake hoses, electric cooling fan, steering rack, poly bushes fitted at front, wishbones, fuel tank, mph speedo fitted, clutch cable, speedo cable, leads, starter motor, carburettor. Interior - All original. The seats required minor refurbishment which was professionally done. Good door cards with no speaker holes. Good dash top, headlining and carpet. Wheels - Uprated to Cortina Interceptor alloys which have been refurbished and fitted with Uniroyal 185/70/13 tyres.Show wins.2021 - Meguliars Finalist NEC2022 - Ford Cortina Day Car of show2022 & 2023 - Wonderland Classic car show - Best in Class2023 - Symonds Yat - Best in Show.This is a stunning car. there can be no more than half a dozen of these in the country and this one is by far the best. The owner has spent way more then what we are asking so you will benefit from the hard work he has put in. You are welcome to come and see the car. Delivery can be arranged if required. Please ask for a quote. Any questions please ask or call 07879 557668.

History check

Our vehicle history check is provided for guidance only. Data provided by CAP HPI. Please check all details with the seller before purchasing.

Our vehicle history check is provided for guidance only. Data provided by CAP HPI. Please check all details with the seller before purchasing.

Dealer location

Car Cave Scotland Ltd logo

Car Cave Scotland Ltd

UNIT 6A BUTLERFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BONNYRIGG EH19 3JQ

BONNYRIGG

Dealer reviews

4.8 (60 reviews)

Bought my 1990 ford sierra here. Great service, great communication would definitely use again. 5 stars from me.

Paul Proudfoot

07 June 2025

Just wow. Everyone is so nice and so in love by those relics, The 4 doors Kadett was such a surprise. 😍 Congratulations to the team on keeping them shining ✨ …

Lucas Martins Lousada

02 April 2025

Alan was superb. delivered my classic car on time when he said he would. He even gave me some tips on how to maintain it. If I ever buy another classic car, Car Cave will be My first port of call. Thanks again Alan!

Wayne

06 March 2025

Have just brought a lovely car from Alan. He was amazing, he accommodated a late evening and was so very helpful in every aspect. A genuine gentleman, highly recommended! Thank you Alan:)

Ali B

01 November 2024

Alan sold my car within 1 day & everything he told me he'd do he did. Was here at the exact time he said he would be & very professional through out the sale I would highly recommend Car Cave for buying or selling your classic car. Thanks again Alan

Alan Nisbet

29 July 2024

I can honestly say Alan was very informative & helpful when dealing with him, and he had a great selection of cars available. The MK1 Escort my father in law just bought, was even better than described, and I would recommend Alan & his company to anyone looking for a classic car, but especially if it’s a classic Ford.

Niki Dickson

25 June 2024

Saw an ad on marketplace got a good deal. Found the guys there friendly and helpful.

Guy Sidey

27 May 2024

Needed some advice that potentially was going to make me money and save me money so reached out to Car Cave who didnt know me and yet helped out tremendously . Cheers CC 👍 …

Big John Fury

01 January 2024

70s,80s and 90s car nirvana

Alexander R Baxter

20 November 2023

Fantastic stock,great sevice.

james willison

24 July 2023

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