Was the Ford Cortina a good car?

Up to and including 1981, the Cortina was the best-selling car in Britain. Even during its final production year, 1982, the Cortina was Britain’s second-best selling car and most popular large family car.

What year did the Mk2 Cortina come out?

1966
The Mk2 Cortina arrived in October 1966 accompanied by the slogan ‘New Cortina is more Cortina’ – the car being 6.4cm wider than its predecessor.

How much was a Ford Cortina in 1966?

The Ford Cortina 1966 comes in Coupe and Sedan. The Ford Cortina 1966 is available in Leaded Petrol. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Coupe 1.5L 4 SP Manual to the Coupe 1.3L 4 SP Manual….Sedan.

How many Cortinas were built?

Although many malign the Ford Cortina, history will judge it in a different light. Launched on September 21, 1962, the Cortina cost £573 in standard 1200 saloon guise and became an instant bestseller. It enjoyed a 20-year career in which 4.3-million examples were produced.

How much did a car cost in 1980?

The 1980s were a great time for the automobile industry, the average model new 1980 car cost around 7,000 dollars, and a gallon of gas was about 90. cents. In 1980 the Ford motor company turned it emphasis to economy. The goal was to make a car that got 20 MPG, (up from 19 MPG in 1979).

What makes a car a unicorn?

Simply put, they are special limited run models made or commissioned by the manufacturers themselves. And just like one-offs and exotics, these vehicles rarely see road use thanks to their rarity, and the fact that their owners generally keep them tucked away in a garage.

What is the most iconic British car?

Best British cars: Top 50 all-time greatest British-built cars…

• Rolls-Royce Dawn.
• Vauxhall Viva.
• Ford Sierra.
• Jaguar XJ6 Mk1.
• Land Rover Freelander.
• TVR Chimaera. Years of manufacture: 1992-2003.
• Vauxhall Astra Mk2. Years of manufacture: 1984-1991.
• Triumph Herald. Years of manufacture: 1959-1971.

How many models of Ford Cortina Mark 4 were made?

In 1977 you could choose from Cortina range considering 19 models, 3 body styles, 4 engines and 5 trim packs. During its production period, around 600,000 models of Ford Cortina Mark 4 were made. ‘Cortina 80’, the final Cortina incarnation introduced in September 1979, replaced Ford Cortina Mk4.

Where can I buy a Ford Cortina in Essex?

So before you think of going to the Ford main dealers for the part you are looking for come to Car Spares Essex and check out our prices and range of stock here. The Ford Cortina is firmly set in the classic car territory of British motors. Most people remember having a Cortina in the family as they grew up at one time or another.

When did the Ford Cortina come out?

A year later, in the autumn of 1977, a new version was introduced by Ford. In 1977 you could choose from Cortina range considering 19 models, 3 body styles, 4 engines and 5 trim packs.

Where can I buy spare parts for a Cortina?

And now with more and more kit cars being built around the chassis of a Cortina we are finding the requests for these parts increasing almost daily. Pound Lane Auto Discounts who sit just outside Basildon in Essex have become the number one car spares and parts shop in the whole of Essex.