53 Ford Corsair V4 2000 (1967)
Ford Corsair V4 2000 (1966-70) Engine 1996cc V4 OHV *Production 135,000 (all V4 Corsairs)
Registration Number - - - 550 F
FORD of BRITAIN SET
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The Corsair was first introduced at the 1963 London Motor Show as a mid-sized Saloon and Estate. With stling not unlike the then current German Ford Taunus with strong hints to the US Ford Thunderbird. The car was initially offered with the larger 60 bhp (45 kW), single carburettor, 1.5 L Kent engine that was also used in the smaller Ford Cortina.
In 1966 the models were upgraded adopting new Ford Essex V4 engines. This engine was available in 1663 cc form at first, but later in 1966, a larger 2.0 litre L version was offered alongside.
The V4 GT was a two door version of the 1993cc V4 only available for 1966. The V4 2000 was the four door version, with a 93bhp engine, servo brake, radial tyres and wooden facia (from mid. 1967). Corsair also underwent the Executive treatment with the 2000E with dechromed flanks, which necessitated non styled-in door handles, special wheel trims, reversing lights, a vinyl roof and upgraded cabin fittings. The 2000E, priced at £1,008 in 1967, was positioned as a cut price alternative to the Rover 2000,
Shot at Cars in the Park, Lichfield 01:07:2012 Ref: 86-053.
53 Ford Corsair V4 2000 (1967)
Ford Corsair V4 2000 (1966-70) Engine 1996cc V4 OHV *Production 135,000 (all V4 Corsairs)
Registration Number - - - 550 F
FORD of BRITAIN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/10690908474/
The Corsair was first introduced at the 1963 London Motor Show as a mid-sized Saloon and Estate. With stling not unlike the then current German Ford Taunus with strong hints to the US Ford Thunderbird. The car was initially offered with the larger 60 bhp (45 kW), single carburettor, 1.5 L Kent engine that was also used in the smaller Ford Cortina.
In 1966 the models were upgraded adopting new Ford Essex V4 engines. This engine was available in 1663 cc form at first, but later in 1966, a larger 2.0 litre L version was offered alongside.
The V4 GT was a two door version of the 1993cc V4 only available for 1966. The V4 2000 was the four door version, with a 93bhp engine, servo brake, radial tyres and wooden facia (from mid. 1967). Corsair also underwent the Executive treatment with the 2000E with dechromed flanks, which necessitated non styled-in door handles, special wheel trims, reversing lights, a vinyl roof and upgraded cabin fittings. The 2000E, priced at £1,008 in 1967, was positioned as a cut price alternative to the Rover 2000,
Shot at Cars in the Park, Lichfield 01:07:2012 Ref: 86-053.