351 Ford Cortina (Mk.II) 1600 Super (1968) XPL 718 G

Ford Cortina Mk.II 1600 Super (1967-70) Engine 1599cc S4 OHV Production 800,000 (all non sporting Mk,II Cortina's)

Registration Number XPL 718 G (Surrey)

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The second incarnation of the Cortina was designed by Roy Haynes and launched on 18th October, 1966, four years after the original Cortina. Although the launch was accompanied by the slogan 'New Cortina is more Cortina', the car, at 16 feet long, was fractionally shorter than before. Its 2 1⁄2 inches of extra width and curved side panels provided more interior space. Other improvements included a smaller turning circle, softer suspension, self-adjusting brakes and clutch together with the availability, on the smaller-engined models, of a new five-bearing, 1300cc engine. A month later, in August 1967, the 1300 received a new crossflow cylinder head design making it more efficient, while a crossflow 1600 replaced the 1500. The Cortina was Britain's most popular new car in 1967, achieving the goal that Ford had been trying to achieve since it set out to create the original Cortina back in 1962. Period reviews were favourable concerning both the styling and performance. Again, two-door and four-door saloons were offered with base, Deluxe, Super, GT and, later, 1600E trims available.

Available as a 2 door, or 4 door Saloon or an Estate car,

 

Offered for auction at the Historics at Brooklands sale 5th June 2015 (when picture was taken) with a guide price of £6,500 to £ 9,500 the car remained unsold

 

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Shot 29.08.2016 at Shrewesbury Steam Rally, Onslow Park, Shrewesbury REF 119-351

 

 

 

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