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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.