1964 Ford Consul Cortina Mk1 Rescued After 39 Years in Hiding | Will It Start?

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In this episode, join Elton and Claire as they open the doors to a real time capsule — a 1964 Ford Consul Cortina Mk1which has been tucked away in a garage since 1986 and untouched for nearly four decades! This popular classic British saloon has been waiting patiently for the light of day, and today… it finally gets to see daylight again! In this episode: - We extract the Ford Consul Cortina Mk1 from its dusty garage home. - Try to bring the 1200cc engine back to life after 39 years of slumber. - Explore all the amazing original documents, including the service book, and other forgotten souvenirs left inside from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. 00:00 The Extraction 02:47 Will It Start Part 1 08:48 Walkaround of Ford Consul Cortina MK1 12:42 Car-Key-Ology 35:29 Testing The Electrics 38:59 Will It Start Part 2 41:25 Outro Whether you're a classic car enthusiast, a lover of barn/garage finds, or just fascinated by hidden automotive history we think you'll love this video. In the video Claire mentions the BBC Archive YouTube Channel: @BBCArchive And this is the particular video she was referring to: https://youtu.be/i_GrkkjjLOc?si=nCGWznyw0ikaihW0 Special thanks to KGF Classic Cars and @angliacarauctions for the use of their photographs in the video. We are UK Barn Finds. Please subscribe, like, share, comment and do all the things that help us to bring you content like this. Every little thing you do genuinely makes a difference here on YouTube. We are not a sponsored channel. We are just a couple who like old cars and motorbikes. Need to speak to us? It may be that we can film your barn finds, help sell your old cars and motorbikes, or even buy them ourselves. Drop us a line on [email protected] or via our website contact form at https://ukbarnfinds.com/contact-us/ Thanks for watching! Elton & Claire - UK Barn Finds UK Barn Finds® is a UK registered trademark.