Mk3 Cortina in Sooty Show
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I was being a bit nostalgic showing my kids old Sooty shows on YouTube and was surprised to see a Mk3 Cortina being given a bashing from a digger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2cQT1SXBnE&t=...
No idea what the other car is, looks like a Citroen.
DVLA records show its been untaxed since 1985. I wonder what was wrong with it as it looks in pretty good shape from what I could see of it, but probably was full of rust underneath. No way would they do that today. Maybe the damage was minimal off screen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2cQT1SXBnE&t=...
No idea what the other car is, looks like a Citroen.
DVLA records show its been untaxed since 1985. I wonder what was wrong with it as it looks in pretty good shape from what I could see of it, but probably was full of rust underneath. No way would they do that today. Maybe the damage was minimal off screen.
You're probably right about the filler and rust, otherwise why wreck a good car for the sake of a few seconds of a children's show. Today however, there will be the usual wannabe classic restorers on TV or YouTube clambering all over it doing their best to restore it.
Sad thing is that the car was sent to the scrap yard when a lot of useful parts could've been salvaged.
My dad had an identical MK3 Cortina from about 79/80 til about 82 when it was swapped for a red Jaguar XJ6 series 2 (which was later resprayed white). The Cortina seemed to have survived up til 1986 according to the DVLA. No idea why he bought a Cortina has Fords were never really his bag, must've wanted something more family friendly. I can't remember the Cortina but have recollection of being in the Jag, and my dad's mate at the time owned a yellow Toyota Cressida estate. Rare has hens teeth now I bet.
Sad thing is that the car was sent to the scrap yard when a lot of useful parts could've been salvaged.
My dad had an identical MK3 Cortina from about 79/80 til about 82 when it was swapped for a red Jaguar XJ6 series 2 (which was later resprayed white). The Cortina seemed to have survived up til 1986 according to the DVLA. No idea why he bought a Cortina has Fords were never really his bag, must've wanted something more family friendly. I can't remember the Cortina but have recollection of being in the Jag, and my dad's mate at the time owned a yellow Toyota Cressida estate. Rare has hens teeth now I bet.
Jukebag said:
You're probably right about the filler and rust, otherwise why wreck a good car for the sake of a few seconds of a children's show. Today however, there will be the usual wannabe classic restorers on TV or YouTube clambering all over it doing their best to restore it.
Sad thing is that the car was sent to the scrap yard when a lot of useful parts could've been salvaged.
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Sure, but the equivalent now would be scrapping a buggered mk4 Mondeo, first gen Insignia, Peugeot 508 or Passat. It happens every day. If you saw a worn out 2009 Passat for sale, you wouldn't consider buying it to store until 2055 just in case someone wanted some rare trim and panelsSad thing is that the car was sent to the scrap yard when a lot of useful parts could've been salvaged.
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