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1965 Ford Cortina GT for sale

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Chorleywood, United Kingdom

  • Mileage 8,408 km
  • Gearbox Four-speed manual with Quaife internals
  • First registration 1965

Overview about this 1965 Ford Cortina GT for sale

A left-hand-drive Swiss-market Cortina GT Mk1, prepared for historic rallying and a competitor in the 2023 Monte Carlo Historic Rally.

The engine has been bored to 1,561 cc and fitted with Weber carburettors, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox with Quaife internals and a Titan locking differential. Nine-W Race Engineering of Stockbridge, Hampshire carried out the preparation, more than £40,000 of work covering the differential, brakes, dampers and further technical improvements, after the car was acquired in March 2020 from long-term storage in Switzerland and registered in Britain in January 2023.

It is finished in Monaco Red with gold highlights, a nod to John Whitmore's 1965 European Touring Car Championship car, with an airbrushed engine decal on the bonnet, eight-spoke Minilite wheels and Avon Turbospeed CR28 tyres. The cabin is trimmed in black vinyl with a wood-rimmed three-spoke wheel and red harnesses. It has been used sparingly since the Monte Carlo and was serviced in March 2025. It shows 8,408 km. Left-hand drive, manual, titled in the United Kingdom.

This 1965 Ford Cortina GT shows 8,408 km. It is powered by an Inline four bored to 1,561 cc with Weber carburettors engine. It is equipped with a four-speed manual with Quaife internals transmission. The car is finished in Monaco Red with gold highlights, after John Whitmore's 1965 European Touring Car Championship car with a Black vinyl with wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel and red harnesses interior.

Equipment includes Engine bored to 1,561 cc, Weber carburettors, Quaife gearbox internals, Titan locking differential, New brakes and dampers, Eight-spoke Minilite wheels, Avon Turbospeed CR28 tyres, Wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel.

The price is on request. The car is located in Chorleywood, United Kingdom.

Technical Information

This unit

Interior
Black vinyl with wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel and red harnesses
Location
Chorleywood, United Kingdom

Powertrain

Engine
Inline four bored to 1,561 cc with Weber carburettors
Transmission
Four-speed manual with Quaife internals

Chassis & equipment

Differential
Titan locking differential
Wheels
Eight-spoke Minilite with Avon Turbospeed CR28 tyres

Further details

Body style
Saloon
Preparation
Nine-W Race Engineering, Stockbridge, more than £40,000 of work
Exterior colour
Monaco Red with gold highlights, after John Whitmore's 1965 European Touring Car Championship car
Most recent service
March 2025
Market
Swiss-market left-hand-drive example
Drive side
Left-hand drive
Odometer quoted by the dealer
8,408 km
Title and tax status
United Kingdom
Version
GT

Equipment

Specification 8

  • Engine bored to 1,561 cc
  • Weber carburettors
  • Quaife gearbox internals
  • Titan locking differential
  • New brakes and dampers
  • Eight-spoke Minilite wheels
  • Avon Turbospeed CR28 tyres
  • Wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel

Historic competition record 3

  • 2023 Monte Carlo Historic Rally competitor
  • A small number of minor events since
  • Used sparingly thereafter

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Ford Cortina in the European market

How this car sits against the other Ford Cortina advertised in Europe on 2026, and what to settle before a cross-border purchase.

Can this Ford be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Chorleywood, United Kingdom. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Ford compare?

8,408 km recorded, against a median of 1,500 km across the Ford advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

Who is selling this Ford Cortina, and how does a purchase work?

DK Engineering, a professional dealer in Chorleywood, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Ford Cortina be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Chorleywood, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

Is this Ford Cortina still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with DK Engineering before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in the United Kingdom?

A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.

Where can I see the wider Ford market?

LUSSO publishes a market overview for the Cortina, covering current asking prices in Europe, availability by country, why prices differ, how VAT works on a cross-border purchase and what to compare between two cars. See the Ford market overview

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