Lot Ended
Description
A rare car in a great spec; use and improve; current owner 10
years; restoration work in 1998
Ford were absolute masters at
up-selling their range by adding clever touches which really enhanced the cars.
Badged accordingly so that your neighbour could smell your success, they sold
like hot-cakes, although in the case of the cars from the '70s, the ravages of
time and multiple owners have significantly reduced the number
of survivors.
This rare GT XL is the perfect example, fitted with a
vinyl roof, fancy wheels, wood trim, a well-stacked dash and badging to match.
The owner acquired it in 2013, the car having had considerable restoration works
in 1998, which included some bodywork, a new vinyl roof and a 1600GT engine
which has an unleaded head, Kent cam, balancing and new bearings. It looks to
have covered some 30,000 miles since. The V5C shows just six previous
keepers.
When acquired, it had a few electical issues which were sorted
and electronic ignition was added. It also got a new alternator, starter motor,
solenoid, carb o/h, propshaft and brake master cylinder. Bills for the above are
on file and we are advised that it has a stainless exhaust.
As one can
see from the photos, it does require some TLC to bring the cosmetics up to
scratch, but the basis is there for a great car which looks the part and is the
right spec to start with.
Contact matthew.parkin@brightwells.com