The 1300E modelled was originally purchased by Mr George W. Barlow of Lymm, Cheshire, on October 16th 1973 from Ford dealers Knutsford Motors, Chester Way, Northwich. On his passing in 2004 it was bequeathed to the Daventry Motor Museum which, unfortunately, closed down in 2008. It was then purchased by a collector in Ireland who commissioned a high quality re-spray because the paint was faded and brought this very low mileage example back to perfect condition. It is now owned by enthusiast Eric Elliot from Nottinghamshire who purchased it in 2012 at a Brightwell's auction because the family of his wife Claire (née Malkinson) had owned the registration plate '1300 E' for almost sixty years and fitting it to a real 1300E seemed appropriate.
Engine: 1298cc 4IL OHV
Power: 72bhp@6000rpm
Torque: 68lb.ft@4000rpm
0-60mph: 13.1seconds
Max Speed: 94mph