{"product_id":"corgi-vanguards-va15007-ford-cortina-mk5-2-3-ghia-titan-blue","title":"CORGI Vanguards VA15007 Ford Cortina Mk5 2.3 Ghia - Titan Blue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCORGI Vanguards VA15007 Ford Cortina Mk5 2.3 Ghia - Titan Blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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\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\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\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\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve only made 1,400 of these limited-edition Ford Cortina Mk5 die-cast models. Secure your classic car collectible today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003eDie-Cast Model\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57630283989373,"sku":"VA15007","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/5696\/6563\/files\/va15007_1.jpg?v=1766415126","url":"https:\/\/www.chestermodelcentre.com\/products\/corgi-vanguards-va15007-ford-cortina-mk5-2-3-ghia-titan-blue","provider":"Chester Model Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}