Ford Cortina MK2 Auto - Potential project or parts only?
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 4:31 pm
I have a friend who is looking to get rid of his car collection. Most are brave project cars or spares only but he has a 2 Door Cortina MK2 Auto. I believe it to be a 1500 based on what little I have seen under the bonnet (looks to have a 1500 GT pre crossflow inlet manifold) so I don't know if that is the original engine or not.
I have yet to inspect the floors but as it is a dry climate car I expect them to be solid. The rest of the body is solid but has patina rust. The interior is severely sun damaged and missing door cards. It has no title.
I have contemplated 3 options:
1. Taking parts off it that would be desirable to me
2. Using the car as a base for the Zetec or Miata engine conversion (track only if I could not get a title) .
It is extremely hard to value cars without seeing in person I know, but is it worth nothing but scrap value or worth saving? This is assuming the floor/chassis isn't rusted out. If it is worthless I feel less guilty about cannanalising it for parts, but also respect that others would be upset.
Thank you.
I have yet to inspect the floors but as it is a dry climate car I expect them to be solid. The rest of the body is solid but has patina rust. The interior is severely sun damaged and missing door cards. It has no title.
I have contemplated 3 options:
1. Taking parts off it that would be desirable to me
2. Using the car as a base for the Zetec or Miata engine conversion (track only if I could not get a title) .
It is extremely hard to value cars without seeing in person I know, but is it worth nothing but scrap value or worth saving? This is assuming the floor/chassis isn't rusted out. If it is worthless I feel less guilty about cannanalising it for parts, but also respect that others would be upset.
Thank you.