Barn Find Survivor Rare SVO Ford Cortina 2000E

Barn Find survivor rare Ford Cortina SVO model. In this barnfind episode of The Late Brake Show Jonny Smith unearths a top spec 1975 mk3 Cortina which has been in the same family since it was almost new. Dry stored all its life and off the road since 2000, this is a special order paint SVO model that would have been the highest ranking Cortina 4 door for its time. The 2000E features wood, vinyl, centre console and clock, overriders and plump corduroy seats. Oh, and a Pinto 1993cc engine mated to a manual gearbox. Question is, will it run?
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:00 Meet the family
4:00 Opening the garage
5:50 First look
6:38 Look inside
8:30 Back door opening
9:15 Condition underneath
10:05 Clearing out the garage
11:43 Boot opening
14:52 Tyre inflation
16:45 Unseizing brakes
17:55 PUSHING IT OUTSIDE
18:58 Survivor car?
19:15 Engine
19:33 SVO option!
20:15 Engine checking
22:28 First turn over
23:42 No spark
27:25 HAVE spark!
30:39 SUCCESS....
#barnfind #4k #thelatebrakeshow #classicford

[@sukybillan]

I save these videos for later as I don't want to be disturbed when I watch them. It's like my private secret club of older gits who love these barn finds of cars of our era. These are the only videos on KZbin that never get skipped forward. They're like an old whisky, every drop is to be appreciated! Flippin' love you Jonny for these videos.

[@davidf2281]

Agreed!

[@jason21jburg]

Sone of these funds are worth more than modern equivalents as well

[@1066wastrel]

Me too, I save watching them for a quiet `my time` moment, I love hearing them start up for the first time in years.

[@timwurr1448]

We got 4,1 ltr motors down under 🇭🇲

[@vernonmatthews181]

@@timwurr1448 yes we got them in NZ, those 4.1 also graced the transit too, one I got close to was converted to camper van around 1980-81 😀 👍👌💚

[@matthewsmith1461]

I just love how relatable this show is to us commoners. Not a show about some ultra exotic out of reach barn finds, but bringing back life to more common cars that were loved by someone.

[@mrpuckles8704]

Couldn’t agree more the best thing about the late break show

[@stuart6935]

​@@mrpuckles8704 brake#

[@clayp.e30_v86]

This is what I love about the channel too 👏

[@ianharris2407]

Love Barn finds , must do the barn finds revisited as well keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnwren5516]

I agree with what you say but unfortunately it is us commoners who cannot now afford to buy these barn find cars . Ultra exotic or not most of us would struggle to justify spending a small fortune to buy even this mk3 , even though I for one would absolutely love to.

[@bazza990]

I wish my dad was still around to show these videos to. He had all sorts of capris, escorts, orions back in the day. When I watch these videos it kind of makes me feel he's back for half hour. Thank you Jonny

[@francesmay875]

Just seen your comment you what Escorts and Orions they were nice I had Orion and Escort nice Ford cars .

[@francesmay875]

My friend had it was green ford best car

[@joffff]

The worst thing about this series is Jonny's insistence on reminding us that the mid-90s was thirty years ago 😭

[@fastfreddy918]

The 90s was the last great decade.

[@sambrooks7862]

Oh crap, that means the mid 80s was 40 years ago 😯

[@davidpenney2334]

Almost and will be in a little over 15 months

[@Lazydonkey_]

Explaining the barn find concept to my wife she doesn't understand how "will it start" can possibly be played out over 30 mins. But that misses the point - the time flies and it's such an adventure. As ever wonderful work jonny, bring on the next one!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ahh Martin, thank you. A lot of you (hopefully) enjoy the process and backstory to the car, and then the 'will it, won't it?' of the start saga. It can be stressful at Jonny's end.

[@nigelbostock4270]

It’s the merest possibility of success!

[@olderandy4798]

@@TheLateBrakeShow The only will it, won't it? I thought of was will it seize with 30+ year old oil and not being run for that long. Also, turning the dizzy cap around was a way to stop your car being nicked.

[@peterriggall8409]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Yeah, I find the back story particularly interesting and often tear jerking. 😭 I’m thinking grandad will be up there somewhere saying, ‘It’s about time they did something with that car’.

[@markbennett6658]

I was thinking will the ancient cam belt hold out once it fires (can’t remember if it’s an interference engine), check the firing order is correct and if no timing light, mark the distributor base plate position, slacken it off and try moving it a little bit off the marks whilst somebody else is cranking it in the absence of a timing light. Hey it looked like it was getting pretty late though and time for the pub but good to see they sussed it and got the old girl going a couple of days later.

[@bjt107t]

Who else was shouting at the screen “The leads are on wrong!!” Another great episode Jonny. Thanks 👌

[@matthewgray9626]

Yep, and the grandad probably did it himself as an anti-theft measure if he wouldn't leave the car on its own.

[@davidmartell9858]

Me too! My family wondering why I’m chuntering ‘dizzy’s on backwards Jonny’ 😅

[@jonburrough1452]

My favourite half hour by miles, every episode. Another belter Jonny - thank you. As a nipper, I used to watch a neighbour who I never spoke to, across the road from us, parking up his similarly aged Cortina every evening, into his garage. He'd always use wooden ramps to ease it onto the kerb before putting it away, and it was always immaculate. He must have used it on the roads too, not that I ever saw it go anywhere, but I could almost tell the time of day by this process of his, and I fondly reminisce that age when people cherished cars they'd cleartly worked hard to afford.

[@pqsaservices]

Hi Jonny, My Dad’s second company car was a 2000E am M reg from August 73. He always got his new company cars, every 3 years on August 1st! His was an auto in dark purple. I still remember the lovely crushed velour seats, they felt so luxurious after the fake leather seats in his previous car, a 1970 Mk4 Zodiac! It’s lovely to see such a well cared for survivor and I hope it goes to another caring owner! Thanks for the trip down memory lane 😊😊 Jonathan

[@matthewgodwin3050]

What a beautiful old thing. I love cars like this. To anyone else it's just an old mass produced car that's been forgotten about. But to the man who owned it, it meant the world, and is a treasure chest of memories. Must have been an emotional decision to let such a special car leave the family after all those years. Hopefully this Cortina will be bought by someone who understands the sentimental value it holds, and brings it back to life in a sympathetic way, so not as to lose it's character. This is such a special car, and a great one too. It deserves to be cherished, just as it's last owner did, and may it bring someone else just as much happiness. Great video Johnny. This one was special.

[@Isthatyoudermot]

Seeing the face of that car brought tears to my eyes. Like Seeing an old friend after many years. The nostalgia is thick. Oh and the Babycham 🤣. Well done Jonny. Great music selections too. Thank you to the family for allowing us to share in the story of this car. I just love these episodes. My dad worked at the Ford plant in Cork Ireland, till it closed in 1984. We never made it to the heights of owning a Cortina, but we had Mark 1 and 2 Escort saloon, and an estate mark 2 Escort. So many memories. The archeological dig through the boot is great as well.

[@nygelmiller5293]

To Anthony Manley. Loved this story, and also yours! When these cars were still in production, I went on a firm's day trip, to see these and other Ford's being made, in Dagenham in Essex. Easy day trip from London. Nowadays, Ford's sell a bit less across our European countries, due to competition from countries that have come on stream from a Japan, Korea, Rumania, etc. - and the mighty Dagenham factory amazingly had to close. But that doesn't mean I didn't get a firm's factory visit in FIRST! Wonderful experience! Not only were cars made FOR THE Public till recently - when interiors were more attractive than today, but the 1970's were bright and beautiful, with emerald green cars from FORD (Minis too). Also both makes made ORANGE (my favourite colour), Ruby red, Sky blues, you name it! Imagine seeing such colours on cars that were factory fresh. People today wouldn't be able to imagine it! Of course, I've just remembered that you WORKED at Ford's, so you were lucky enough enough to have witnessed this best time for cars!

[@more.power.]

Thanks Jonny for sharing this barn find with us. Also many thanks to the family for sharing Granddad's car with us. For many years I owned a 1975 Cortina Mkr3 2Ltr GT, a wonderful can. I had such a rush of memories with this great episode. Our oldest son came home from the hospital in the Cortina GT. He is now 40 years old thank again.

[@petergoulding2421]

I had a J reg Mk3 2.0L GT in orange with a black vinyl roof, loved it.

[@arokgod]

My dad had one just like that with the square light design spent hundreds of hours driving to France 🇫🇷 and back in it. We loved it. Another great episode Jonny !

[@davidyates748]

When I was a child in the early 80s my dad had a black 1974 2000E estate, GKB 409N, which I absolutely loved and which founded my lifelong love of Fords. The day that car went to the scrapyard due to a rusted front subframe was the worst of my young life, I cried for days!

[@escapetheratracenow9883]

A tragedy for you. I remember watching my Dad drive away in our signal orange 1974 2000E, GJR 753N for the last time. My tragedy was the knowledge that on that September morning in 1977 he'd be coming home in a S reg 1600 Cavalier GL. Quite the fall after the Cortina and 3 years before that with a 2000 GXL 😭

[@rsingh4475]

Fond memories I was just 5yrs old in the late 70's early 80s my uncle had a purple 2000E, KLA684N best car on the whole road looking at old photos.

[@bashsharif8272]

these barn finds are going from strength to strength Jonny.... you need to do a TV series now :)

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Somebody call Netflix....

[@Andybarney555]

​​​@@TheLateBrakeShowspeed dial?

[@hawnyfox3411]

@@TheLateBrakeShow = Trust me Jonny, they're "losing out" BIG TIME

[@philhuggett4776]

Here's my memory. 1980. I am 4 years old and we're going on holiday to the isle of wight. Dad's YELLOW MK3 Cortina is sat in the driveway warming up and I loved the smell of it so am kneeling down behind the car sniffing the exhaust pipe!! Mum comes and grabbed me by the scruff of my neck and dragged me back in the house to look at myself in the mirror. My face was covered in black freckles haha. I got a right bollocking! I loved long journeys in that car. I'd crawl into a ball behind the drivers seat and sleep with my head on the transmission tunnel and listen to the woop woop woop of the prop shaft. It was so calming. Good memories

[@escapetheratracenow9883]

I had a 1976 2 litre XL automatic when I was 18, back in the days when a teenager could afford his own car. Me and a mate went on a road trip from leafy Surrey to Loch Ness, back via Glen Coe, Loch Lomond, the Lake District, Blackpool and home in time for the Live Aid gig at Wembley. 1600 miles in a week, joined the ton-up club, took off over a humpback bridge in Northumberland, and the Cortina took it all in its stride. Loved that car and the 1980s!

[@stephenmeehan9961]

Total respect for that family as they definitely loved their Grandfather and Granny and as long as they both lived this car was a item to take back memories of the good old days. When we are gone it is nice that some will hold onto some items we hold close to our hearts. It's only a piece of metal for most people but anything that links us to our departed is a precious item. Great video as usual and just shows what can be behind these barn shed doors up and down the country.. Don't see any cars these days with the Motorist prayer on the dashboard....

[@redpoll4628]

Well said, I hope mine is looked after I'm gone ( as long as you can still get petrol that is, ), An electric engine, ????? Noooo

[@markchopping]

I would rather someone drive my car than leave it collecting dust for 20 years. That and being surrounded by junk ‘He loved this car’ so we lean all our pieces of wood against it and allow it to rot. 😁

[@TheDave31london]

I loved my dads 1600GT mk 3. He liked the deep set speedo cluster ( unlike this model )because mum couldn't see how fast he was going from the passenger seat. us kids liked the high back front seats because dad couldn't reach back to clump us when we were playing up lol. I also remember the steering wheel was slightly oval.

[@jonnowocky8179]

Great to see how much this series resonates with everyone in the comments, old cars tucked in between rolls of carpet in tiny garages really taps into the heart of British nostalgia, always a joy

[@colinmcleod4190]

Bring back memories, my wife had a series 3 cortina here in Australia, Ford Aust sold them here with a 250 cub inch straight 6. It went like hell but didnt like stopping.

[@markfriesen1435]

A 1974 MkIII Cortina was my first ever car as a 16yr old in Vancouver Canada. Auto trans promptly melted down on the way home, but once refurbished ran like a top for years. Memories!

[@mickmcc2158]

Best looking Cortina. My uncle had a yellow Mk 3. Every time you ask him about it, his first response is always, “it was a right fast bastard.” Quality content as always, Jonny

[@krazytroutcatcher]

Yes, I had an older version of one these, a 73’ model 2000E, and it was quite fast, but that was by yesteryears standards. How it would fare today, I’m not sure.

[@stevenclarke5606]

Another great find. I don’t think that I’ve ever seen a black MK 3 cortina before it’s definitely a very rare vehicle. The rear wheel arches were well known for rotting, this was caused by the chrome trim that went around the wheel arch, trapping water and causing corrosion, I think that the chrome trim was also riveted, again a major rust trap. The pinto engines suffered with camshaft failure, this was caused by the oil feed rail getting blocked and causing oil starvation, the cure was a new camshaft kit ( camshaft and followers ) and fitting a new modified oil feed pipe.

[@bttmfg7010]

My old man had one - I was too young to remember it. I wasn’t too young to remember his brother’s Mk IV though, also with special factory ordered paint, and ghia model. Kept it 100% immaculate for about 15 years, used only on special occasions, until he sold it to a collector. My old man also had a Mk V, which he used to take me to school in. Happy days. What I would give to go back in time, even just for a few minutes.

[@mell_gif]

I bloomin love these Barn Find episodes. 💯 Such great content 😎 👍🏻

[@williammeson7627]

Wow. I find it so humbling that the love for her Grandfather and then the respect towards her mothers sentimental value meant the family held onto it until she passed and joined Grandad. What a lovely story.

[@CL-vz6ch]

Not enough to throw a couple of sheets over it.

[@4Kandlez]

@@CL-vz6ch I was thinking why couldn't they start it up now and again, drive it out the garage and give it a wash. It didn't take much to get it running

[@steveclark..]

@@4Kandlez The masses nowadays don't seem to be interested or emotionally connected to cars period, is that down to PCP plans, disposable outlook on a vehicle in general? My first car were a MK3, at the age of 17 it meant the world to me, independence and freedom. Sadly the masses have been brainwashed over the last 30 years or so, now they want 15 minute cities and everything else that's part of this Great Reset agenda.😡

[@bsport131]

Something special when a resting car wakes from its slumber. What a great story and machine

[@dalemr2]

I really don't know how someone could sell something that was so loved and cherished. But I guess we're all different.

[@benbirch2393]

Ditto

[@harpersneil]

The manner in which this family dealt with this has to be admired. I don't want to overstate things, but if I were the old chap who'd owned this vehicle, and my descendants dealt with my car with this level of respect, I'd be chuffed. This channel brings so much joy into my life. Thank you Johnny.

[@mickmoroney4079]

Nice memory for me.Had a 1974 2000E back in the late 70s. I was a happy 20 year old. It was an absolute pig on fuel, and of course the day I traded it, I discovered a leaking joint on the fuel pipe.I remember the reg. was DIX 436, and I cant remember what I had for dinner yesterday. Nice one Jonny. Love this video. Mick.

[@craigrobertson7938]

I think that we are all cheering pat the owner. He loved the car and maintained it on that basis. Not a Ferrari or a Porsche or a sports car. A Cortina. Special to him and maintained as such. Thanks Jonny for bringing these cars out and allowing us to share in the process and the memories of people.

[@simonpritchard472]

My mum had an 'L' reg 2000GT version of one of these in bright yellow, mid 70s. I borrowed it a few times for my 40 mile (each way) commute when my own car died (which was frequently). Fun thing, thanks for the memories!

[@eamonnbarry5211]

What a great show. The 30 min just flies by. Such care and respect taken for the car and the story behind. Well done!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Eamonn, that's the best compliment you could pay to our vids. Why? Because we believe in keeping TV show length episodes, so as not to rush through the detail. Thank you.

[@quattroTorsen]

alright, you know its going to be a good evening when this channel drops a barn find episode 😃👍

[@jeffstaltari8214]

My parents had an Australian Mk3 (TD) Cortina station wagon for 10 years (1984-1994). Remember the old man working on that old Pinto engine. My first car was a TF (Mk5) Cortina with a 4-speed manual and my brother had a real nice TE Cortina. You just don’t see them anymore!

[@vernonmatthews181]

Look carefully in NZ, and you will find cherished Mk5's still about.

[@martingorringe6304]

Love the MK3 Cortina, my grandpa has a bronze GXL with a black vinyl roof as his last ever company car in the early 70s. They gifted it to him when he retired and he sold it and bought a beige Hillman Hunter, I never forgave him.

[@petemann9863]

Hi Jonny, those wheels were called "sports road wheels" by ford, rostyles were like the ones on the 1600e. great find that

[@dgsroy]

^ This! Also known as 'Dartboards', for obvious reasons. Looked like the spare was possibly a deeper dished variant than the rim it replaced too...

[@brainsmatterpodcast]

Here in Australia, the Pinto was the base engine. We also had the 3.3l and 4.1l six cylinder engines from the Falcon in these as well. From memory the model lineup was L, XL, and XLE as the top specification

[@formonthills]

My Dad inherited a MkIII 2 door 1.6 Cortina in 1975. It was only 2 years old and my Dad had never owned such a new car. Still remember the reg: HON 281L - lots of happy childhood memories going on Sunday drives with a picnic. Loved reading the owners manual as well! I still have the original bill of sale - from Bristol Street Motors in Birmingham- think it was about £800 brand new 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing this memory about the chap that owned that car ♥️

[@richardlove4287]

We had at least 4 of these cars when I was growing up…all 2000 Es, all estate cars. My dad used them for his carpenter/building business. What a great piece of kit they were. Cheers.

[@rustybucket9165]

This is actually my favourite Ford model, but for one thing. My parents moved from England to Germany and then the Netherlands in 1973, so I remember this model as a Ford Taunus. And I prefer those because the rear, especially the lights to me look better. My dad worked for Messerschmidt in 1972 (hence we were in Germany) where he arranged accommodation for Brits coming over to work on train carriages. He actually had a company car which was a red Ford Taunus. Sadly, we never owned one. In Holland he got a 1967 VW beetle and replaced that in '77 with an Opel Kadett. I would love to own one, but so far only managed to find a nice scale model in orange.

[@lotharrenz4621]

I have a 1974 Taunus in Sebring Red (the red that wants to be orange)... but I won't sell it ever. Been with me for 20 years now, and has been restored recently. I wish you much success with your search. :D

[@marcusspinks5258]

I’ve just found the Late Brake Show. I’m thoroughly enjoying it and catching up on all I’ve missed from the past. Looking forward to so much more new episodes 👍🏻

[@lexrobspierre1129]

Imagine the excitement that created when it rolled home from the dealership for the first time. No modern hybrid, infotainment, self guided iPhone on wheels will ever generate affection like this tired old Cortina. Looks stunning in black.

[@pgilb70]

Loved my 2 door mk1 with a 2litre pinto. Pretty quick for what it was . Used to even tow a trailer with a few motorbikes!

[@Ian-Saxon]

Another fantastic barn find edition. It's amazing to ponder on what else is hiding in unassuming garages all over the country waiting to be uncovered.

[@cliftonmanley3882]

Known as the TE Cortina in Australia 🇦🇺 We could order it with a 4.1 litre inline 6, 4 speed, sports suspension... it was a weapon.

[@cliftonmanley3882]

@@hkmonaro8153 not as quick as my XA GT, but pretty good.

[@vernonmatthews181]

The TE Cortina was the mk4 in the UK, the Mk3 was the TC ( four link rear suspension like Vauxhall ) I knew people who transferred TC diff & axle to HC Vauxhall when repowering their Vauxhall with V6 Sierra engine. Getting back to the 4.1 ( 250ci) falcon engine and its lesser sibling 3.3 ( 200ci ) we not only got this we also in NZ got the Transit also factory fit with 4.1 inline 6 that shared both the falcon & cortina , one back in the day I had the pleasure to get up close to. In NZ for servicing, you had to have to both Gregories Pinto Transit manual along with a Falcon service manual, a single book did not exist, at least in New Zealand. I had heard via the grapevine, they were a favourite in the aussie outback with rural delivery contractors.👍👌💚

[@vernonmatthews181]

@@hkmonaro8153 I remember the TE's had those huge bumpers like in america 🇺🇸 The TF went to plastic bumpers, as was the fashion.👍👌💚

[@vernonmatthews181]

The TE used falcon suspension to underpin the huge engine, but redesigned the bonnet to overcome the aircleaner being taller.👍👌💚

[@cliftonmanley3882]

@@vernonmatthews181 I dreamed about the Mk2 Gt, and the Twin Cam Mk 1 Escort. In 78 I test drove a Twin Cam Mk1 that broke down, blew smoke, and would have cost me $3,500... I didn't buy it, wish I had. I currently own a 2004 ST170 Focus, the Cosworth. I've had 2 of them.

[@069diesel069]

From Australia 🇦🇺 to 🇬🇧 UK ,I would say this content complies world wide ,congratulations 🎉

[@CheeseyWotsit]

A car with a lovely backstory. Love these trips back to the better days.

[@ceptimus]

My first car was a Cortina Mk 3 1973. Mine was also a 4-door, but only a 1.6L with the Kent engine. I vaguely remember the resistor on the coil was to prevent the spark becoming weak when the engine was being started: so it was like a 9V coil with, usually, about 3V dropped across the resistor - but when the engine was being cranked over, and the battery voltage collapsing due to the high starting current, the coil resistor would be bypassed to still provide a full strength spark. I fitted one of those Sparkrite ignition kits to mine - they retained the contact breaker points, but the points only passed a low current to the Sparkrite unit, which had a big transistor to amplify that low current and actually drive the coil. With that fitted, it was always a great starter even with a virtually dead battery - if the engine turned over, at all, even on the coldest mornings, it always caught and ran.

[@Dirt-Diggler]

close, the resistor did drop the coil to 9V and when cranking the full 12V was supplyed by a 2nd wire from the starter solenoid to boost the coil voltage 👍

[@danjones6279]

I could genuinely watch these for an entire day. Great work Jonny 😍

[@BibtheBoulder]

"could"? I frequently do....lol

[@omikl]

Ah. The Dawn chorus of my teenage years: A ‘70’s British car asthmatically refusing to start because the weather had been cold, damp, or there was a “y” in the day of the week 😂

[@CastleDude]

My brother introduced me to The Late Brake show and I love the journey back in time. Each car is a time capsule of someone’s life. My Dad had a black mk3 Cortina 2.0 GXL which he purchased off a funeral director!

[@Camdenbear111]

Growing up this was the pinnacle of my the cars my dad owned, a bronze 2000E ‘M’ plate, loved that car and even he had a certain pride in it. All went wrong one morning, he reversed up our driveway and go out to shut the gate, leaving the engine running. I was awoken shortly after this being told to get down on the floor away from the window, the car was engulfed in flames. This was not the saddest point, no injuries by the way just a lot of excitement with the fire brigade, the sad point was his descent into motoring hell he went from the 2000E to an Allegro, with VINYL seats!!!! Shorts not allowed in summer.

[@mikevale3620]

In Australia this was the Cortina XLE, the luxury verson which I believe was only a 6 cyl. Also in Australia, Cortina's also had tombstone style front buckets with integrated head rests.

[@72mardy]

I had one, but it was a wagon. Loved that thing.

[@vernonmatthews181]

Both Pinto & Falcon powered Cortina & Transit made landfall in New Zealand. In South Africa, an Essex 3.0 litre V6 was produced for the local market under the hood of a mk3.👍👌💚

[@dubkustomz85]

I run a 2.0 Pinto in a daily driver Ford Capri. Seeing and hearing that old engine run made me smile.

[@johnkelly2098]

Ah! Takes me back. I used to have one of those in Copper Beech (+ copious rust) and I bloody loved it.

[@chrisford1222]

Thank you for yet another epic barn find video the history and story behind these cars always intrigued me. Cracking work as always 👍

[@ddnsconsulting]

Well done Jonny. For me, another fascinating example of carcheology. What you have to do for your profession! A Mark III was my first car, so a lovely trip down memory lane.

[@Mike.Howard]

A mate of mine had a 2000e automatic in the mid 80's & we loved it! Always remember the kickdown was fantastic. We'd be driving down the road, glance in the rear view & see plumes of smoke filling the road behind - then realise the handbrake was still on...

[@felixortmannlenstrup3065]

I have a mk3 cortina. Though it's called a Taunus in Denmark. Bought it at the scrap yard in 98 at 19 years old. Originally 1600 pinto. Last on the road in 2001. Now doing restoration work and upgrading the drivetrain and running gear. 3.0 Essex v6 triple weber 42 dcnf 2, full race heads, fully balanced. Ditching the type 5 gearbox and fitting the RX8 6-speed. Happy days.

[@MGman100]

Brilliant find. My uncle had a 1973 registered 2.0 GXL with the earlier sloped dashboard. Fantastic looking car. The dash on your one looks the same as my first car, a 1977 Mk4.

[@watchmrcontent]

I grew up near Brentwood in Essex - then Ford Europe central. The house next door to us was owned by Ford, and housed executives and their families who came from mainland Europe to work a stint in the mothership. Over time, we had neighbours from Belgium, Germany and Scandinavia and they all had a succession of lovely new company Cortinas. In contrast to my dad, who ran £200 cheapies - which used to need welding as part of pretty much every MOT!

[@Zeem4]

I run cars like that - strangely enough, my current one is a Ford (a 2002 Focus) and it's just failed its MoT on rust in the sills!

[@squirts72]

Loved it, my first car was a late 1976 Mk3 1.6L OHC, bought in 1989. I then put 2000E interior in, seats & dash, then sprayed it black with Halfords finest & a hairdryer set to Burn Scalp to heat the metal (I was doing this outdoors in February..) The hacksawed off rear silencer for an imagined V8 burble. Had 5 Cortinas in the end, Mk3s, MK4 and 2 x MK5. Love a 'tina.

[@HQBProductions]

Joe…I bought one brand new on March 25th 1975 and it snowed that night! Mine was white with tan roof and mid beige interior..HHU 57N I kept it two years before swapping it for a new 1977 Mark IV 2.0 Ghia which I have to say, was a far better car. The 2000e had very heavy and dead steering and it was a disappointment after my 1972 Capri 1600XL. Now you MUST watch the videos of Pete C/ Cortina City who restores these from totally lost wrecks to new and does it all…yes everything..body, mechanics, electrics, himself, unaided in his garden garage, He also makes very 1970’s themed celebrations of them with clever effects and period music. Do have a look at some! This is a charming story….so pleased the car will be saved and again, thank you for another very interesting video…well done! 😀😀😀😀

[@padshawjunction.]

Fabulous , brings back great memories of my old 1600xl ! Also Dad had a 2000e and both my brothers had Mk3's . I remember fitting Sparkrite ignition to my brothers Capri ! Just a small point, rear suspension is coil springs not leaf. Brilliant video as usual

[@johnlad1481]

What a gem you got to love a mk3 cortina pete c from cortina city would love this hes restored a few mk3 gxl's. Hope the 2000e sees the road again 👍

[@pdtech4524]

My first ever car was almost a cortina mark IV but the water had frozen in the radiator! But I always lusted after the mk3 Cortine E model, it was that curve in the rear passenger window line, it just gave it some distinctive looks compared to other cars. Lovely car though and it won't take much at all to recommission it. The dissy cap rotate was a popular anti theft thing, my dad used to remove the centre HT lead. Fords were notoriously easy to steal back then!

[@johnhassall1782]

Definitely got MK3 memories, my dad had a 2.0l XL same redge, red with black vinyl roof, it was his pride and joy, until someone in a Capri smashed into the back of us while on holiday in Dorset, replaced by a mk4 2.0l Ghia, that's another barn find 👍, great channel, I really enjoy it, cheers for creating it. genuine appreciate it.

[@ianbird4737]

I remember the Sparkrite module. I had one on my Mini Clubman estate togther with Splitfire plugs. It ran so much better than when on the conventional ignition - much more pulling power. It was very disappointing when, out for a drive one day, the engine just died. The Sparkrite module had given up. Fortunately all that was needed to save the day was to flick the switch over to bypass the electronics and she started straight away.

[@pauldixon3677]

Well thats a very very well looked after Cortina. Great to see it running in the end. I believe it is a face lift Mk 3 as its got the square headlights and the dash/clocks which were fitted to the Mk 4. The original Mk 3 had 3 x round binnacles quite low down. And another WOW from me Jonny. You keep on unearthing these little gems. Well done.

[@andymurdoch1346]

Mine had round headlights and like the MK I Escort with them, looked much better.

[@jamesbarnes4619]

yes the 2000E was the facelift top spec as the GXL was its predisasor

[@Terminator-mi1jb]

My 1976 Cortina 1.6L, NAL 688P, Signal Orange had the square / rectangular headlights.

[@pauldixon3677]

@@Terminator-mi1jb P reg for a MK 3 was just before they brought out the Mk4 in R reg. Some MK 4 features were on the Mk 3's square headlights, different dash to name but two items.

[@RichardEricCollins]

When I was 18 I had a MK3 2000 GT face lift model like this car. I loved that car. But had to scrap it as the front suspension bushes failed MOT and had no where to store it an no money. 😭 Only car that made me cry parting with. A few months later got a job and could have saved it. But she was gone for ever. 😭 MK3 so special for me. ❤️

[@nathanspivey4514]

I absolutely love this, the story of Grandad's car, his pride and joy! When you opened the garage door I instantly said out loud 'that's bloody lovely' much to my own amusement talking to myself. Absolutely love a good barn find video of yours!

[@DinneratDorsia]

Impensable poder llegar a rescatar algo así en España: la burocracia sería tan ingente y los años pasarían antes de encontrar a algún funcionario que supiese algo sobre cómo actuar. Magnífico episodio, cómo siempre. Gracias!

[@baylessnow]

Hola. Deberías ver a Pete C en su canal de youtube 'Cortina City' y ver las Cortinas Mk3 que ha guardado.

[@Robcomesana]

I don't think so. The difficult part in Spain, as in most EU countries, is making a car road legal after important modifications. That would require quite a lot of paperwork and money. However, no differences regarding barn finds like this cortina. Someone has inherited the car, the original paperwork is present, so it's a simple sell. If original paperwork had been lost and car is over 30 years, there's still a quite simple procedure to become legal with "historical car" title. Do you have any different experience?

[@affordablevs]

What an episode! I have a massive affinity with Mk 3's. My dad always had them, his favourite one was a blue GXL that had a reg starting FAB... so it was the thunderbirds car to us!! Once I could drive my uncle got me a part time job (whilst at college) and if I needed a car I used to use his 2000e to get home and back, that would have been 91 ish and it was a 75! What memories!!

[@jimm.3845]

All a matter of personal taste, of course, but for me the GXL is the king of the Mk llls. That set of gauges in the centre console takes it to a whole new level (for me).

[@theunemployedtrucker]

This episode brought back some happy memories, my dad had a couple of mk3 cortinas then when the new square shaped model cortina came out he had a couple of them and then I remember my dad buying a brand new Honda Accord on the old type Y plate. I remember going with my dad to a Leicester Honda dealer to collect it, it was a brilliant day for me but more so for my dad and that was his last car. It was so unbelievably reliable and as far as I can remember nothing major ever went wrong with it my dad loved it and was really sad when he had to sell it because he became to ill to drive it.

[@mikemulvihill6895]

One of the best car shows on KZbin

[@brucedriffill7668]

Always liked the shape of the Mk. 3. Knew it had to start, can't kill a pinto

[@jfv65]

The external part on the coil is probably a RF-noise suppressor. Similar like on alternators of that time. Back in those days you sometimes needed to buy RF suppresion gear , otherwise your car radio would receive RF noise from under the bonnet. Ignition: you can actually hear the wrong ignition sequence. You can see pops coming from the carb (=intake valve open on a spark event) The dizzy cap can only be clipped on in 1 way (notch in dizzy body mated to protrusion on cap). How i know all this? The Pinto engine in my dads Taunus mk3 was the first engine i ever worked on. I can probably tune 1 of these blindfolded. LOL.

[@Zeem4]

He said it's a SparkRite electronic ignition module. I've had two of these, they make the points last longer by using them to switch a small signal instead of the full voltage on the coil's LT circuit. The signal is then used to electronically switch the circuit on and off. They're old now and the electronics can fail (one of mine did), probably easy to repair though and it's an interesting period accessory.

[@phildunn1383]

Great episode, reminds me of my father's 1974 Purple Velvet metallic Mk3 2000E, absolutely gorgeous car with black vinyl roof, loved that car all the time he owned it, I even remember the time that the cambelt broke, fortunately we were only traveling very slowly so nothing got damaged, new belt and we were back in business, lady luck was with dad that day 😇

[@escapetheratracenow9883]

Mine snapped on my 1976 2 litre XL, luckily for me Id only just pulled away when it went.

[@butterfliesandtape]

Another eminently watchable episode of BF. My dad's 1977 registered mk3 2.8 ghia Granada estate (with black vinyl roof and sunroof from factory) also spotted the same window etching stickers. Funny what you remember from your childhood all these years later. My bro and I slept in the back with the seats flat on many an overnight caravan drive to some obscure European or northern Scottish "caravan holiday park". Cheers for the all the hard work Johnny!!!! A++

[@xgkick]

I reckon Grandpa Pat used to turn the distributer cap round to stop anyone else taking it out for a spin.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Bloody hell, you might have a point!

[@JelloTR]

Weird to see you doing this on your own. Weren’t the owners interested in helping resurrect their own car? I’d have been out there with you in a heartbeat. Anyway, I recall these old cortina’s from when I was a boy. My uncle ran several in period. They were ubiquitous but the 2000 E was quite special if I recall. Rarely saw a black one though.

[@markbennett6367]

This video takes me back to a very nice place, and a time when we could, and did all our own work on our cars .. Thank you Johnny....

[@gary6579]

Wow what an iconic car, I had a couple back in the day. The 2 door 2ltr GT and the 1600 gt with the tombstone seats loved them....This video brought back some memories thank you....

[@petershepherd6889]

Very brave starting it with a vintage cambelt.😬

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Fan belt it is. Only alternator and water pump and fan on it. 👍

[@petershepherd6889]

The pinto engine has a cambelt.its an overhead cam engine.

[@Dirt-Diggler]

@@petershepherd6889 non interferance engine, does no damage IF the cam belt goes 👍

[@petershepherd6889]

@@Dirt-Diggler I know that and so do many others but if it had been the 1600 you could have been stuffed. The person making the video should have made that clear whilst trying to start the car.

[@Dirt-Diggler]

@@petershepherd6889 it's a 2000E they don't come with a 1.6 😏

[@whitemoor66]

Love the Cortina MK3. I remember when these were everywhere. When I was an apprentice back in the early 90's a fellow apprentice had a MK3 GT. She had the coolest car of any of us at the time!

[@alanmilton8056]

Having been overseas for a month I am just catching up on the most empathetic, entertaining & educational youtube site ever, amazing. I had a TC Cortina as a reps car, the only yellow one with a roof rack in the area as I also visited all the antique shops in my area, Dressed in my Drs pinstripe suit I explained that I wanted trade prices & that I was wearing this for a funeral/wedding! Amazing vehicle, until I was booted up the chain of command which gave me a Capri. As a former Ford employee at Ockendon SVO & Warley I got the body double coated in the paint shop to give it the best gold paint job ever. Wonder where it ended up after I few off to Kuwait, another story! Also particularly appreciated the 103 story Keep up the good work Will check out he 2 CV story next. Bonne chance mon ami .

[@jonathantaylor1998]

I appreciate that getting the engine to run is (clearly) important - I've held my breath in anticipation on numerous occasions watching your past barn-find uploads - but, for this wonderfully treasured possession, I SO wanted you to run the hosepipe over it and see the decades of dust wash away, leaving that deep black paintwork gleaming... 😍

[@markleadbeatter6196]

Another great upload Johnny. My father had a Mk III 1600GT Cortina back in the day, that was sadly written off when a Triumph Vitesse pulled out of a side junction in front of him. I remember that day very clearly due to him coming through the back door with dried blood all over his white shirt from cuts he received from the shattered windscreen. I also seem to recall that he wasn’t wearing a seat belt, so he was lucky not to be more seriously injured. 😮

[@X_theOracle]

One of the best car channels. Jonny makes this program exceptional. Deserve millions of subscribers.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

We can only agree. Cheers v much!

[@lazyarsepie_vx]

I absolutely love stuff like this, what a beautiful classic Ford 😍

[@akehurst88]

Love these finds, how you bring old classics back!

[@cawstongreenway]

Love it. My dad had a red mark 1 with the round lights on the back, a red mark 2, and a white mark 3 2.0 GT with black vinyl roof and red pinstripe down the sides. I had a S-reg mark 4 that started life coloured white and was a taxi, was sprayed Sahara Beige and sold to me at a good price. Had to continually put filler in around the arches but was proud as punch to be driving it as a young 20'something around 1985+. Engine so easy to work on because so much space around it.

[@gbj3536]

Loved this episode, my Dad had a mk3 2000e estate in gold, and the 2ltr pinto was a fast engine back in the 70s. Thats where my love for mk2 escort started, still got the bug❤

[@paulovinci803]

Love Watching this late brake show as its like opening up a time capsule going into people's garages or barns so different from any other petrol heads TV show very relaxing to watch as Jonny Smith with his amazing eye for detail and memory picks up on so much stuff I can't recommend this show enough it's amazing thanks keep up the astonishing work thank you JONNY SMITH 😊

[@paddykelly656]

The beauty is in the simplicity. Love the weekly barn find episode. Never stop!

[@bartram33]

I had 2. A J reg then an M reg. Loved them both. About 3 years ago a man who lives in our close brought one home on a trailer, took the fence down and pushed it into his back garden. I think it was a GL. As far as I know he restoring it, I hope so, I would like see it when it’s finished.

[@Robcomesana]

The greatest part of this kind of content is that you can feel the process, the joy and the frustration. Quite different from those short videos, where everything looks easy and inmediate. This is the real thing, and those of us who had worked on cars know it. You get dirty, things don't work, sometimes things that worked get damaged in the process. Eventually you get it to work, but happiness and joy have been gone in the process. I remember one very special episode from a series called "modern love" in which a '77 Triumph Stag was the co-star. One character said one of those sentences that get under your skin: "There are only 2 moments of joy with a classic car: the moment you buy it and the moment you sell it. Rest of time is just pain and suffering" You can totally feel that in this video. Thank you for that, Johny ;)

[@FlyFree2023]

Lived with the "Cortina" throughout the mid to late 70's, thankfully provided as my company car. Enjoyed the experience. Great to see the effort you all put in bringing what was clearly a family treasure back to life. Guess that's what will be missed when a "Barn Find" in the future reveals a lump of steel & rubber in a garage with no replacement batteries available!

[@mikejba]

Love this episode, I used to help my uncle with his Mk2/Mk3 Cortinas, basic engine stuff, electrical fixes etc. Proper rust buckets, but so nice to work on mechanically wise. He only got rid when they literally fell to pieces. I miss those days, great memories! Thanks for another amazing episode