This 1968 Ford Cortina 1600 GT is a rare Crayford open top conversion that was likely performed from new, or very nearly so anyway. Restored in its original color and fitted with an updated S2 interior, the seller says it’s surprisingly rigid and very strong running to boot. Find it here on eBay in Blackpool, Lancashire, England with no reserve. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

Resprayed in its original Diamond White, the car looks cool sitting slightly lowered over 13″ x 7″ Superlite wheels, and mirrors, door handles, badges and weather stripping is all new. The top is a fresh mohair lined item with matching boot, and though the seller admits to its folding mechanism being a little fiddly, they add that it works properly.

As can be seen here pictured in place against the header rail, the side profile looking very close to that of an unaltered factory two-door.

Inside, the car has been fitted with an S2 dash, new or recovered front seats, door panels, a refurbished steering wheel and new carpet in the trunk. It’s an attractive, sporty looking cabin, the dash stacked with chrome ringed instruments, lots of toggle switches, and what looks like an original or at least period correct radio.

Says the seller: “he engine, gearbox, and running gear are all in excellent order. I’ve fitted electronic ignition which really makes a difference to starting and overall performance. It drives very well and is surprisingly comfortable with very little scuttle shake, Crayford obviously knew what they were doing when they strengthened the car when carrying out the conversion. Although I have no record, I’m fairly certain that the engine has been reconditioned in recent years as it performs far too well for a 103,000 mile engine, no overheating issues, excellent oil pressure, no smoky exhaust, no nasty noises, and it accelerates nice and crisply.”

It certainly looks well detailed underhood, though some more period style plug wires would definitely help. Note also the neatly applied reproduction decals.