Topic: KU's Puzzle #Puzzle1614 - Ford Saxon

[Otto Puzzell]

Know what it is?

Please, respond below and identify what this is, and who built it.
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[MRL33B]

Looks like a 1950's T-Bird

[Tom_I]

It has a Thunderbird-style roof, but the rear end is standard Ford Cortina Mk I.

This was a prototype called the Saxon from about 1962, based on the Mk I Cortina. It never made it into production. It is speculated that Ford thought that a strictly two-seater coupe would not have a wide enough appeal to be commercially viable.

[Otto Puzzell]

That went quick!

[roger]

Seen one today just outside London UK

[Carnut]

Surely only one was built?
So this must be it?

[barrett]

A recreation. the original was just a mock-up, and you can see the different side window treatments on each side. Still, I'm glad somone built one as it does look nice, and this looks like a very professional build - needs to ride a little lower though!

[Carnut]

Right.
I was going to ask if it was a recreation but then I thought it was a bit too good to be one!
Someone did well to find a 2-door Cortina to base it on; they're rarer than hens' teeth!
And did the original really use the grille from the cheapo basic model?  I've never seen a front view before.

[roger]

The build.
Two write ups, the man is well respected within the club

http://essex-classics.co.uk/cars/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?9616

http://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/363030-cortina-saxon.html


Roger

[gilescooperuk]

It is still around - I snapped it an a show last week...

But it now has the registration number 333HLD - the board of photos next to it shows the ERA62 number

[roger]

Colins 'Saxon' was at the 'Ford - 100 cars 100 years' at Dunton yesterday.
It will also be at the Goodwood revival by invitation.

About 48 photos down and some 20+ photos of the car and builder.
The man in the green T shirt is the builder, Colin Ginn.

The only photo of the original saxon is that 3/4 rear shot from the magazine, so that is all the information that he had to go by.

http://www.essex-classics.co.uk/cars/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?26338

I have never liked Fords but that one would I would change my mind for

PS. the registartion is age related. he is still after the ERA 62.
The photos of it with ERA 62 were for show.

[roger]

BTW was the show Little Gransden.
That was a grand show.