1974 Ford

An icon from the lates sixties and early seventies today you will struggle to find, Steel integral construction ensuring safety remains paramount, Finished in Ford Ermine White (colour code B4) Retaining the legendary Mk1 front end retaining the full frontal black grill with chrome outer trim along with the original Lucas Halogen round headlamps and original directional indicator lenses Panels sit original and glossy front to rear displaying the angular lines the estate version has to offer along with lift up rear hatch, From the chrome lettering on the Bonnet, Boot and both front and rear wrap around bumpers you clearly see how much love and attention this vehicle has been given over the many years of ownership. With original Ford etched glazing throughout, External rubbers present very well along with the external chrome window trims which remain tarnish free Obligatory '1300L' badges sit straight and correct on to each front wing, Outer push button chrome door handles glisten along with the original chrome lockable twist petrol refuelling cap. Optional extras..Drivers mounted manual chrome rear view door mirror Basic but functional was all that was required back in 1974 and still survives to this day in beautiful condition, Open the drivers or passenger side doors and you are taken back fifty years to unmarked black leather vinyl seats front and rear with black stitching to the base and rear centre panels, Tilt mechanism on the front seats works effortlessly Black pile carpet throughout wear free along with the black matching vinyl door cards to the front which retain the pocket bins with chrome trim, Chrome manual window winder and door open handle present faultless. Original unmarked black vinyl dash with wood insert sitting beautifully, Drivers binnacle consists of two large round dials, One to the left housing the speedometer and displaying 17425-miles, Having the 1300cc Kent in-line four cylinder OHV petrol engine fitted producing 57-60bhp, Performing with ease and starting 'on the button', Original uncluttered engine bay mated to a 4-speed manual synchromesh gearbox and featuring rear wheel drive, Progressive smooth take up up and down all gears simply a pleasure to drive, Sitting on new 'Silver 5.5 x 13 JBW Smoothie's' with 175/65/R13 Firestone Multihawk-2 tyres on each corner with ample tread displayed, Finished with chrome centre wheel caps all in immaculate condition. The factory original four wheels will come with the car along with the original Ford centre badged chrome wheel caps, This particular example was first registered on the 1st April 1974 To a Mr Snow By Ford Dealers 'Abbey Garages' of Pershore, Having been the chief engineer of Severn River Authority and being regarded as a very meticulous engineer he was rewarded with this stunning example, Today it stands unrestored and original a testament to Mr Snow, Quite simply a unique original example which will stand proud in any Ford lovers Garage or Collection.