Cortina MkII 1600E - just purchased

[skeeter]

Well, I have done it. I have put a deposit down on a 1968 Cortina 1600e, an early version with the 'hump' on the dash, the car is completely original with only 3 owners.

 

I have some independent engineers going to look at it for me and give it a once over to confirm it is as good as it looks. As long as they give it the thumbs up I will become the 4th owner of the car.

 

It also means that I have been on the phone today trying to tie up a deal on my current car, E60 M5. All being well that will be going soon.

 

So, will be moving from 507bhp, 7 speed fully computerised M5 to 1968 1600e.... I hope the experience is as good as I imagine. I have been thinking of swapping the M5 for a while but have never found anything modern to compare. The only realistic thing is to try something completely different.

 

Time will tell if it is an inspired or stupid choice.

 

Thanks to the members on here who gave me some advice earlier or indeed, offered me cars 

 

S

[Vista]

Hope you enjoy it, it's certainly a MAJOR change as a daily.

 

Look forward to seeing the pics

[Mk2Jo]

Oh my God well done that man! Keep us posted

[Mrs O/H/C]

Wow, a bit different to your current car but well done and enjoy !!!

[lotusless]

Well done i used a 1600E as my daily a couple of years back and it was ok, depends how long your commute to work is and the type of road. It is going to feel very slow and old compared to the M5.

[skeeter]

I know if there aren't pictures it didn't happen....

 

So here it is;

 

 

 

 

Now just hope it passes the inspection.

 

S

[Col-ashtonmobile]

That is superb , an early E with the all chrome rostyles , if i was to have one that,s what it would be

well done great buy

[YOUNGY]

wow thats is nice mate love silverfox

[livewire7116]

is this car in the southwest area as i saw one just like it parked up in a layby yesterday, was there a while so didnt know if there was a problem as it was nowhere near anywhere with life

[Mk2Jo]

That looks lovely 8-)8-)8-)8-)8-)

[skeeter]

is this car in the southwest area as i saw one just like it parked up in a layby yesterday, was there a while so didnt know if there was a problem as it was nowhere near anywhere with life

 

No, it is up north. So I hope you didn't see it!

 

S

[lotusless]

Very nice

[Credders]

nice that, i do like the series 1 and i do like silverfox