Corgi VA11919 Ford Cortina Mk4 2.0S, Venetian Red Vanguard

Corgi VA11919 Ford Cortina Mk4 2.0S, Venetian Red Vanguard Die-Cast Model

The Cortina 2.0S modelled was sold new by Kington Motors, a Ford dealership in Birmingham, in May 1977. Little is otherwise known of its early history, although it is believed to have been based in Nottinghamshire for some years. It was offered for sale by classic car specialists Anglia Car Auctions on 6th November 2022, in a condition that made it obvious a restoration had been started but stalled, apparently because the restorer had lost their storage facilities.  The auction advertising photographs showed the sills were badly corroded, but that the difficult to source black and grey Cadiz fabric upholstery, which was standard on the Cortina S, was present and in sound condition. It was bought by Joseph Monaghan, of Monaghans, Galway, Ireland, a family-run car dealership that has been in business for over fifty years. He purchased the Cortina as a Christmas present for his father, Joseph senior because, colour aside, it was the same specification as his first car.  Monaghans™ bodyshop team stripped the Cortina and found it to be badly corroded, so had to do a lot of metalwork before repainting it. The mechanics, however, dismantled the engine and are sure the 20,149 miles showing on the odometer is genuine, as the condition of the dirty but unworn interior had indicated. The newly restored Cortina has created a lot of interest in the company™s showroom and gives Joseph senior a great deal of pleasure.

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A detailed die-cast scale model for adult collector. Not Suitable for children under 14 years.

• Product Info This exquisite CORGI Vanguards 1:43 scale diecast model brings a remarkable piece of automotive history to life, perfect for the discerning collector of classic British motorcars. Finished in stunning Venetian Red, this Ford Cortina Mk4 2.0S captures every authentic detail of the original vehicle once sold by Kington Motors in Birmingham in May 1977. Ready to display straight from the box, this premium diecast replica requires no assembly and showcases CORGI's renowned craftsmanship.
• Key Features Ready to display – no assembly required Authentic 1:43 scale diecast construction Venetian Red finish with period-correct detailing Precise replica of 1977 Ford Cortina Mk4 2.0S specification Premium quality CORGI Vanguards collectible
• History The Cortina 2.0S represented here has a fascinating provenance that makes it particularly special. Originally sold new by Kington Motors, a Ford dealership in Birmingham, in May 1977, this vehicle spent much of its early life in Nottinghamshire before a restoration project began and then stalled when the owner lost their storage facilities.
• History continued: In November 2022, the car was offered at auction by Anglia Car Auctions in partially restored condition. Despite badly corroded sills, it retained its rare black and grey Cadiz fabric upholstery, standard on the Cortina S and difficult to source, in remarkably sound condition. The car caught the eye of Joseph Monaghan of Monaghans, a family-run dealership in Galway, Ireland, with over 50 years in business. He purchased it as a Christmas gift for his father, Joseph Senior, because it matched the specification of his very first car.