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  Ford Cortina Mk3 (1970 - 1976) (Classics Reviews)
  As hard as it is to believe now, the Cortina Mk3 (or TC for Taunus Cortina) was a massive gamble for its maker. Both the Mk1 and Mk2 were compact cars with their upper models anchored to the one-and-a-half litre class, but what Ford decided to do for their replacement was to retain the 1.3-litre entry point, but take the top models up to 2-litres, swallowing up the old Corsair range in the process.
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  Ford Cortina Mk2 (1966 - 1970) (Classics Reviews)
  Once again, the new car’s styling took its cues from the USA, with its design chief Roy Haynes clearly being inspired by the neat minimalism that was sweeping through the Ford empire at the time. So, a mere four years after the Cortina Mk1 rolled out of Dagenham, the Mk2 version followed suit. But it was a look that worked, and more importantly, this car proved Ford’s undoubted commitment to giving customers exactly what they wanted.
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  Ford Cortina-Lotus (1966 - 1970) (Classics Reviews)
  More modern looking than its predecessor
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  Ford Cortina Mk1 (1962 - 1966) (Classics Reviews)
  Ford's fortunes took an upward tangent with the launch of the Cortina in 1962. It was the mid-sized car that caught the mood of the moment, fitting families and fleet users better than any other car in its day.
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  Ford Cortina Mk4 and 80 (1976 - 1982) (Classics Reviews)
  Inside, trim and equipment levels were improved, as was the ride quality. Most importantly, though, for future Cortina fans, these were properly rustproofed… These final cars could be described as the ultimate Cortina variations, and were a true proponent of Ford’s model policy of short production runs and regular updates.
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  Ford Lotus-Cortina Mk1 (1963 - 1966) (Classics Reviews)
  Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus, knew a thing or two about making great road cars. So it's no surprise to learn that the Ford Lotus-Cortina is one of the most sensational machines of its era. Quite simply, fitting the 105bhp twin-cam, as used in the Lotus Elan and Europa into Ford’s lightweight Cortina bodyshell created a saloon car legend overnight.
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  Classic Car Finance explained (Article)
  Whatever option you decide on, make sure you've properly assessed your income and expenditure to make sure you can keep up with the monthly repayments. A personal loan So you fancy a £5k Ford Cortina rather than a £5m Ferrari? One of the options open to you here is to take a personal loan from one of the many providers available (most of whom provide a finance calculator). Make sure you've got your finances sorted though and that you can afford the monthly repayments.  One of the big advantages of going for a personal loan is that you can shop around – and that's the first thing you should do.
• Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
  Nodding dog on Amazon for £4 *   Dad might not have had to lug around cumbersome child seats in the 1960s (what better way to transprot five children than in a Ford Cortina estate with the seats down?), but he needed somewhere to put all the mess those peksy kids created. The times they were a-changing, though. Remember that 'baby chair' would have been a cutting-edge safety device in 1965.
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  Make sure it’s the real deal From a Toyota MR2 pretending to be a Ferrari to a non-Lotus 'Lotus' Ford Cortina, if there’s money to be made then con-men will find a way to try and make it. Beware the ‘barn find’ The huge popularity of barn finds mean that ‘fake’ cars can now be ‘discovered’ conveniently in a bad state of repair and with no paperwork.
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  Unregistered Ford Cortina for sale at £25,000 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  Produced in May ’64, the Cortina was delivered to a Ford dealership in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and was purchased by a private customer who never took delivery. The car was subsequently stored for more than half a century, until purchased by its current vendor and offered on the open market for the first time.
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  All Original 1963 Ford Cortina GT in Historics 20th August Auction 27 Jul 2016 (News)
  This completely original 19,244 mile A reg Cortina GT in Goodwood Green features in Historics 20th August Brooklands auction. 1963 was the first year of the Cortinat GT and the Lotus Cortina that derived from it. A conventional tin box with McPherson struts at the front and leaf springs backed up by a pair of control arms at the rear and powered by Ford's new 1,498cc 5-bearing engine with twin-choke Weber carb and tubular exhaust manifold, it immediately set the motorsport scene alight.  Everything else, from Sunbeam Rapiers to MGBs was slower.
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  Classic advert: Ford Cortina MkIII 6 Jan 2015 (News)
  Anyone who grew up in the 1970s will at some point have been ferried around in a MkIII Ford Cortina. It was almost the law. This, you see, was Britain’s best-selling saloon throughout much of its six-year career, transporting company car drivers and their families on countless journeys.
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  Actual size Lotus Cortina Stars in Barons September Auction 5 Aug 2010 (News)
  KUU 333D - the Mk I Ford Lotus Cortina two-door saloon used as the   basis for the Corgi Classics Lotus Cortina model – is to go under the   hammer at Barons’ British Heritage sale at Sandown Park on September   7th.
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  Friday concept: Ford Probe III 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  Back in 1981, when the development of the Ford Sierra , was reaching its latter stages of its development, management felt the need soften the buying public. The styling, penned by Patrick Le Quement, was as avant garde as its predecessor, the Cortina’s, was conservative.
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  Ford Probe III 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  Back in 1981, when the development of the Ford Sierra , was reaching its latter stages of its development, management felt the need soften the buying public. The styling, penned by Patrick Le Quement, was as avant garde as its predecessor, the Cortina’s, was conservative.
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  Amazing Barn Find Auction at BCA Blackbushe on Bank Holiday Monday 1 May 2010 (News)
  --StartFragment--> AUSTIN MARINA 1.3 10 CWT Pick-Up 75N 41,404  AUSTIN MINI 1.3 COOPER Saloon 90H 69,056  BENTLEY T SERIES 6.2   Saloon 72K 9,295 BENTLEY T SERIES 6.7   Saloon 76R 32,276  CHRYSLER VALIANT 4.0   Convertible 94L 89,860  DAIMLER CONQUEST 2.4 CENTURY Saloon 72K 27,192  DAIMLER CONQUEST 3.8 CENTURY Saloon 72K 97,591 DAIMLER DK400 4.6   Limousine 72K 89,872  DAIMLER MAJESTIC 3.8   Saloon 72K 52,662 DAIMLER MAJESTIC 3.8   Saloon 72K 56,612 DAIMLER MAJESTIC 4.6   Saloon 72K 92,900 FORD CORTINA 1.3 MK1 Saloon 77S 17,869  FORD CORTINA 1.3 MK1 DE LUXE Saloon 2005 05 20,169  FORD CORTINA 1.5 MK II Estate 72K 16,799 FORD CORTINA 1.5 MK1 SUPER Saloon 85C 7,368  FORD CORTINA 1.6 CRAYFORD MK II Convertible 72K 95,455   FORD THUNDERBIRD 6.3 V8 Convertible 73L 9,774 FORD THUNDERBIRD 6.6   Coupe 92K 77,304 FORD ZODIAC 2.6   Convertible 72K 40,027  JAGUAR XJS 5.3 CABRIOLET Convertible 90G 62,434 LAND ROVER SERIES II 2.0 A Station Wagon 99S 95,888  MERCEDES-BENZ 300 3.0 SE Saloon 87E 113,898  MERCEDES-BENZ 300 3.0 TE 4-MATIC Estate 90G 108,808   MG B 1.8   Roadster 73M 106,500  MG B 1.8 GT Roadster 77S 85,058 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO 7.5 V8 Coupe 72L 51,277  POLSKI FIAT 125 1.3 P ME Saloon 87E 18,720 PROTON PROTON 1.3 I GE Saloon 94L 12,866 RENAULT CARAVELLE 1.1   Coupe 72K 48,640  ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW 6.2 I Saloon 72K 6,820 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW 6.7   Saloon 89F 108,574 TRIUMPH GT6 2.0   Coupe 73M 77,490 TRIUMPH HERALD 1.1 1200 Saloon 72K 80,180 TRIUMPH HERALD 1.3 1360 Convertible 72K 19,880 VAUXHALL CRESTA 3.3   Saloon 72K 60,963 VAUXHALL VIVA 1.2   Saloon 72K 46,494   More at BCA
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  Cortina Culture Comes to BCA Blackbushe 10 Feb 2010 (News)
  Ian Dury had a lover affair with Nina in the back of one. Now British Car Auctions offers a Cortina that formally found fame on the BBC's Culture Show. This reasonably priced car will be a star attraction of BCA's Top Car auction on Monday 15th February.   It's a Ford Cortina Facelift Mk3 2000GT, one of the very last GT's produced and is on a 1976 'R' plate.
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  Baggy Cortina Makes £2,200 at Auction 18 Feb 2010 (News)
  A 1976R Ford Cortina 2000GT 4-door with a BBC Culture Show pedigree was sold for £2,200 in the Top Car Sale at BCA Blackbushe on Monday, 15th February. This was despite a slightly soggy stance and rust coming through the tops of the front wings ar it always did on these Cortinas.
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  Lotus Cortina Makes UK Record Price at Barons Auction 29 Oct 2009 (News)
  “We were delighted with the intense bidding and the fantastic prices achieved for the Lotus Cortina and E-Type. We were equally thrilled with the record-breaking price achieved for what must surely be the best Ford Granada Ghia in the world. This further demonstrates that we can achieve top prices for excellent examples of any marque.
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  Fords head to Beaulieu 26 Apr 2016 (News)
  A total of 800 Fords are already booked in for this weekend’s Simply Ford event at Beaulieu. Blue Oval fans will head to National Motor Museum in Hampshire on Sunday, 1 May. Open to every age and model of Ford, from Cortinas, Zodiacs and Anglias to Mondeos, Focuses and Transits, it promises to be a great day for the Ford fan in your family.