The Ford Cortina is a car that was built by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982, and was the United Kingdom's best-selling car of the 1970s. The Cortina was produced in five generations (Mark I through to Mark V, although officially the last one was only the Cortina 80 facelift of the Mk IV) from 1962 until 1982. From 1970 onward, it was almost identical to the German-market Ford Taunus (being built on the same platform) which was originally a different car model

So the Mk2 had to be much easier to build than the Mk1 so that it could be made alongside Mk2 GT production, just with a different engine and suspension. The Mk2 took a while to appear, first appearing in 1967. The main difference was the choice of colours and the lack of a stripe, although most had them fitted at Ford dealers at extra cost. The Mk2 Cortina Lotus also gained an improved and more powerful (109 bhp (81 kW; 111 PS)) engine, which was formerly supplied as the special equipment engine option on Lotus Elan and the Cortina Lotus Mk1. The gearbox ratios remained 2000E ones but the car now used the Mk2 GT remote-control gearchange. The car also had a different final drive of . 7:1 rather than . :1. The Mk2 was a wider car than the Mk1, so although they looked the same, the steel wheels had a different offset so as not to upset the tracking, and radial tyres were now standard.

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Later on, the Ford Cortina Super joined the range with 60bhp. In total, almost . million Ford Cortinas were sold in Britain. Other early versions included the Cortina GT, which appeared in 1963. The Cortina was built under the project name 'Archbishop'. A rear-wheel drive layout was chosen over initial front-wheel drive designs. The Cortina came in two-door, four-door and estate forms. One of the factors leading to the success of the Cortina was its relative cheapness to manufacture. Initial options on the Cortina included a heater and bench seating. The Cortina was launched a few weeks before the London Motor Show. Overall, it's believed that more than 933,000 Mk1 Cortinas were produced. Assembly initially took place at Ford's Dagenham plant. Racing drivers took a shine to the Cortina, leading to its extensive use in motorsport.

Cortina Mk1 History The Cortina MK1 was introduced in September 1962 in a standard & deluxe form. Originally to be called. Welcome This web site is dedicated to keeping Mk1 Cortinas on the road. Ford Cortina Story: Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, Mk4, Mk5 (s) artofwheels. The Ford Cortina's place in motoring history is assured. Lotus Club Queensland Lotus Cortina Mk1: A history Part 1. Lotus Cortina Mk1: A history Part 1. Posted on July 16, 2013 by admin. Ford applied state-of-the-art aerospace stress-analysis to the Cortina

Although the Mk III looked significantly larger than the boxier Mk II, it was actually the same overall length, but 4 inches wider. Trim levels were now Base, L (for Luxury), XL (Xtra Luxury), GT and GXL (Grand Xtra Luxury). L, . L and . L engines were offered, the . L having two distinct types - the Kent unit for models up to GT trim and a single overhead cam Pinto unit for the GT and GXL, the latter of which was also offered in 1600 form for a short while.

By the end of production late in 1966 it is believed that some 2894 Lotus Cortinas had been built, virtually all finished in Ermine White with Sherwood Green body band and flash. In 1967 a Lotus Cortina Mark II followed, assembled by Ford not Lotus, and therefore not allocated a Lotus type number. The motorcar offered. Some lots may be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

First registered for the road by the London County Council 15 September 1966, KUC 964D started life as a standard production Lotus Cortina Mk1 road car, being a 1966 Ford-built motor car, a notably late example in the 3306 total number produced. Assorted photos and invoices on file indicate that around sixteen years ago, the road car was converted into a road rally car that could also compete on special stage events. Whether this transformation involved a re-shell is not known, although the current body does appear to be Lotus Cortina authentic. For as well as being gusseted and strengthened,.

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