From Down at the barns.

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🕰️ Chapters
00:00 – The £100 Bargain
01:30 – First Signs Something Wasn’t Right
01:47 – The Split Prop Mystery
02:37 – A Hidden Police Past
03:37 – Lotus Engine
04:51 – A Very Special Surprise!

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🧾 Car Details
• Model: Ford Cortina Mk2
• Year: 1970
• Engine: 1.6
• Original Use: Suffolk Constabulary
• Distinguishing Feature: Factory split prop shaft
• Restoration: Returned to original police specification

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