Pete stripped what was left of the extremely rotten shell, braced it, then had it chemically dipped to remove dirt and rust. What came back was not pretty, the cabin floors, inner and outer sills, inner and outer wings, boot floor, engine bay and roof all needed replacing or extensive welding. Undaunted he made a detailed plan then just got on with it, keeping a log of his work (4400 hours in over two years) and posting regular updates about the project on YouTube. With help and support from a team too big to mention he was able to finish the car, with a number of subtle improvements such as extra sound deadening and stiffer suspension, for the Three Counties Ford 'Cortina Day' 2014.
Engine: 1993cc 4IL SOHC
Power: 98bhp@5500rpm
Torque: 111lb.ft@3500rpm
0-60mph: 10.7 seconds
Maximum speed:105mph
Unladen weight: 2346lbs