1963 Ford Cortina

1963 FORD CORTINA MkI 440
SN:4497 REG:HOT063 VIN:120E24626M ENG:120E24326

$29,500
(To be sold Unregistered, without RWC)

WELL PREPARED TARMAC RALLY COMPETITOR

Built by ‘James Young Race Engines’ of Melbourne in 2003, this MkI Cortina has seen regular, and spirited use on the tarmac rally scene, with the race log books (CAMS & AASA) showing 12 events run between 2006 and 2024, including Targa Tasmania in both 2007 and 2017.

The detailed invoice history accompanying the Ford shows major expenditure with ‘JY Race Engines’ for the initial build and maintenance up till November 2004, totalling near $50,000 (not including any bodywork), followed by ‘PowerPlay’ who oversaw development and maintenance from February 2006 to September 2011, totalling near $60,000, before an engine rebuild by Moore Performance Cylinder Heads in March 2015.

A regular on the dyno under the watchful eye of the team at ‘PowerPlay’ the Cortina consistently produced near 70kW as well as 158Nm of torque at the rear wheels, providing a superbly reliable Tarmac rally experience.

For improved stability on the long winding mountain runs, the Cortina is fitted with a heavy duty anti-roll bar, adjustable Koni shock absorbers, a heavy duty panhard rod and uprated brakes, featuring Mitsubishi 3000GT front ventilated discs, Volvo 4 piston front calipers and a rear disc conversion.

Priced without Reg or RWC, Talk to us about Reg, Club or Other Plate Options.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE: 1593cc INLINE 4 CYLINDER FORD KENT
FUEL SYSTEM: TWIN ITALIAN 40DCOE24 WEBER S
TRANSMISSION: 4 SPEED QUAIFE SYNCHRO
SUSPENSION: INDEPENDENT FRONT, LIVE REAR
BRAKES: DISC BRAKES FRONT & REAR
WHEELS: 15x6” PERFORMANCE SUPERLITE