Euro Import: 1969 Ford Cortina 1300 Deluxe

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The 2nd generation Ford Cortina was released in 1968 by Ford of Britain with the catchy slogan: “The New Cortina is more Cortina.” The statement was true because the compact sedan used a Kent inline-4 power up front and simple lightweight formula that makes it a great competitor to the BMW 2002..at least across the pond where you could get both cars. Prices of Cortinas aren’t as overhyped as the BMW 2002, but you don’t see them very often and are almost always grey market examples like this next Portuguese migrant. Find this 1969 Ford Cortina 1300 Deluxe offered for $14,600 in Las Cruces, NM via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

From the seller:

1969 FORD CORTINA DELUXE
condition: good
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 13800
odometer rolled over
paint color: red
size: compact
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: coupe
1969 FORD CORTINA 1300 DELUXE IMPORTED FROM PORTUGAL WITH NO RUST! A GREAT SURVIVOR THAT HAS NOT BEEN CUT UP OR RACED. FROM THE PAPERWORK I RECIEVED IT WAS A PREVIOUS 2 FAMILY OWNED CAR. IT HAS BEEN REPAINTED TO ORIGINAL COLOUR BEFORE IT’S ARRIVAL TO ME BUT I HAVE HAD A LOCAL SHOP BUILD A FULL NEW INTERIOR TO ORIGINAL STYLE PANELS AND SEATS.

IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THESE CARS IT IS THE EUROPEAN VERSION OF A FORD FALCON. THE CURRENT TREND IS TO USE A MAZDA MIATA DRIVELINE AND USE AS A AUTOCROSS VEHICLE. THAT WAS MY PLAN BUT A PLANNED MOVE TO EUROPE HAS CHANF
GED MY VISION AND NOW SELLING A LARGE COLLECTION OF BRITISH CARS. SOME ARE VERY RARE AND NOT SEEN IN THE USA. PLEASE SEE www.mikesminisandimports.com FOR OTHER VEHICLES OFFERED FOR SALE. ALL VEHICLE HAVE NEW MEXICO TITLES IN MY NAME.

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