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1978 Ford TE Cortina – Very original

I have for sale a 1978 Ford Cortina which car great until the head gasket blew only a few weeks after having it registered (RWC was done at the same time) For the roadworthy a bit of work was required and cost around $1300, with new bushes for the front suspension and new front and rear brake pads and calipers.

The car only has 139,278 kms!!!! We bought the car off a family friends grandma which owned it since brand new, and use to drive it to church.

My brother has given this car to my little sister (whos 13) so I’m selling it for her as she has no use for a car for quite a few years.

The car has been very well looked after and overall is in great condition for its age. The only problem with the car is that it has a blown headgasket..

The car is an auto, 4 cylinder, 2.0litre but can be replaced very easily as there is heaps of room in the engine bay..

Car has never been boosted or drifted :)

Call me on 0401554476 or email me at [email protected]

I am located in the Melbourne, Western suburbs.

Thanks

Looking for about $1000 ono – Car should be fine for RWC but no supplied

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