{"product_id":"corgi-143-ford-crtnamk523ghia-blue","title":"Corgi 1\/43 Ford CrtnaMk52.3Ghia Blue","description":"COR VA15007 Corgi 1\/43 Ford Cortina Mk5 2.3 Ghia - Titan Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\r\n                        \u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThis Ford Cortina 2.3-litre V6 Ghia Auto 1:43 scale Vanguards model represents a car purchased new by Langcrest Construction, London, SW6, in May 1982. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt remained registered as a company car until May 1990 when ownership was transferred to the private individual who had looked after it, Thadious Winston Bubb.He kept it until early 2006, a clear sign of his fondness for the car. The ninth and current keeper, Berkshire-based Stewart Liming, acquired the car from an owner on the Orkney Islands, Scotland, in March 2024. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHe bought it unseen because it was so far away, instead closely studying service history documents, videos and photographs provided by the seller. Stewart employed a transport company to bring the car south and was relieved when the driver greeted him by saying he’d not seen a Cortina as good for many years. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll the owners have kept a detailed service history, showing that the recorded 36,000 miles is genuine, and its overall condition shows how well it has always been looked after.The car had been dry-stored prior to his purchase so Stewart has thoroughly recommissioned it and fitted original Ford specification S Pack Suspension to improve its handling, without ruining its period charm. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a Cortina Mk4 and Mk5 enthusiast, having owned eight as a young man in the late 80s and early 90s, so is enjoying reliving his youth in this rare survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi only made 1,400 of these limited-edition Ford Cortina Mk5 die-cast models. Secure your classic car collectible today!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n                    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Auckland Warehouse 2","offer_id":42907511914601,"sku":"COR VA15007","price":105.91,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/7171\/files\/CORVA15007_TOI4LFUMDUGJ.png?v=1771021494","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbywarehouse.co.nz\/products\/corgi-143-ford-crtnamk523ghia-blue","provider":"The Hobby Warehouse Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}