Name: 1983 Ford Cortina XR6
Brand: Ford
Price: 189950 ZAR
Availability: OutOfStock

1983 FORD CORTINA XR6 3.0 V6
FULLY RESTORED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM | MILEAGE UNKNOWN (FULLY REBUILT ENGINE, CLOCKS RESET AFTER 99,999 KM) | AWESOME CONDITION | SELLING FOR ONLY R 179 950.00
Ok, sorry this write-up took so long—I know there were a lot of followers asking about the car, pricing, etc. I sat and stared at the computer for a few days, trying to figure out how to put down the correct words to describe this iconic vehicle that changed the SA motoring scene as we know it.
FIRST, LET'S START WITH A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FORD CORTINA IN SA.
There were five generations of the Ford Cortina produced between 1962 and 1983, starting with the Mk I, which was launched in SA in 1962. A total of 303,000 Cortinas were sold in SA from 1962 until 1983, making it one of the best-selling cars of all time in South Africa.
•	In 1967, the Mk II was introduced with a total restyle.
•	The Mk III, which debuted in 1971, was probably the biggest evolutionary step in the Cortina’s history.
•	The Mk IV, launched in 1977, had an increased glass area, a plush interior, and an engine range that included the 2.0-litre SOHC engine as a mid-range option.
•	And finally, the last version of the Cortina brought us to the legendary XR6.
The final Mk V Cortina was introduced in 1980 and was pretty much an evolution of the Mk IV, but the top model in the range was the XR6—essentially the GT replacement model. It came with exotic Scheel rally-style bucket seats, pressed-steel wheels with a special "mag-style" pattern, spoilers, and side stripes.
It’s hard to pay proper homage to such an iconic vehicle—one that so many South Africans remember from the streets.
Every single person that has walked into our showroom over the last couple of weeks goes straight to the XR6—walking right past R1.5 million V8 AMGs without even batting an eyelid! Everyone just wants to look at this legend, a true icon in its own right.
Now, let’s take you through everything that has been done to this beauty and why we think this is the one to have.
WHAT MAKES THIS CAR SPECIAL?
 Ritchie Jute 79 Cam
 4-barrel Holley carburetor with a Muscle intake by Basil Green (this intake is impossible to find in SA—it was designed by Basil Green specifically for the 4-barrel Holley)
 Heads are gas-flowed and ported
 Motor balanced
 Complete suspension rebuild and upgrade
 R12,000 brake upgrade
 High-compression pistons
 Uprated valves
 Motor entirely rebuilt by GEM Auto Service—Master Ford technician
 LED light upgrades
 Satellite navigation and Android radio
 New central locking system
 Tracker system installed
 New leather seats and all door paneling redone
 New headlining
 All four alloy rims have been refurbished
A lot of care, money, and time has been put into this car, and I can promise you this:
This is the only XR6 in SA currently for sale that has been restored to this level.
THIS LEGEND HAS SEEN SOME SERIOUS SA HISTORY.
The Ford Cortina XR6 has played a part in some of South Africa’s most iconic and noteworthy moments, including:
 The Andre Stander era: The infamous policeman-turned-bank-robber used an XR6 as his getaway car, pulling off bank heists during his lunch breaks.
 It has been raced by SA’s most legendary drivers, including Basil van Rooyen, Koos Swanepoel, Sarel van der Merwe, and Geoff Mortimer, to name a few.
 It was used by the South African Police Service—back in the day, if you looked in your rearview mirror and saw an XR6 Interceptor coming up behind you, you knew you were in kak.
To say this car is an SA motoring icon is probably an understatement.
If you’re looking for a rare piece of history, a fully restored XR6, and a car that will turn heads wherever it goes, then this is the one.
Come through, have a look, and see it for yourself.
Keep well, see you soon. 




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