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Glenn Wallace has suffered
having his wife "look funny at me" to compile this very useful list
of Cortina-related books for the site. A lot of these are out of print,
so please don't ask Glenn or myself about where to get these (we wouldn't
have any more clue than you do), but do feel free to suggest additions
to the list.
More information on Cortina books (including some scans
of the front covers) can be found at:
Format is:
Title
Author
Year, Publisher, ISBN
Notes
Contributors are:
GW - Glenn Wallace
BP - Bruce Phillips (CMOOC
member)
RG - Richard Gibson
JM - James Murray
AH - Andrew Hardie
Restoring Small Fords
Tommy Sandham
1991, Willow Publishing (Magor), 0-9512523-6-4 (paperback)
Designed to help along those restoring Prefects, Anglias, Corsairs,
Classics, Capris and especially Cortinas. This book has a nice homespun
quality about it. The down side of this is some fuzzy pictures, but
it is also written in a very personable style. Have you ever followed
the steps in a manual and wondered whether you were having trouble because
of yourself, the book or the parts? Tommy tells you which bits are going
to be difficult. It's like having the knowledgeable friend working with
you, so it's great for the non-expert. Particularly comprehensive on
bodywork.
AH
Ford Cortina Mk 1 [1962-66, 1200, 1500, GT,
Lotus]
Jonathan Wood
1994, Willow Publishing & Tommy Sandham, 0-9512523-8-0
Softbound reprint of the original Osprey Wood book. Good Mk.I coverage.
GW
Ford Cortina 1600E Super Profile
Graham Robson
1984, Haynes, 0-85429-310-8
Good collection of 1600E articles.
GW
Lotus Twin-Cam Engine (2nd Ed)
Miles Wilkins
1996, Osprey, 1-85532-645-0
Definitive book on twin cam engine history and rebuild. Expensive
but worth it.
GW
Autobook 900 - Cortina Owners Workshop Manual
(1967-1968)
Philip H Smith
1968-74, Autopress Ltd, 0-85147-142-0
Good condensed coverage of Mk.II series 1 including GT & Lotus;
uses Ford drawings. Another book covers 1969-70. I always use it as
a 'no nonsense' reference.
GW
Ford Competition Cars [The Ford Motor Company
in competition, Boreham, Cologne & Dearborn]
Michael Frostick & Barrie Gill
1976, Haynes, 0-85429-170-9
Has a small bit on Mk.I & II but overall a great read - hard to
find now.
GW
Cortina 1600E & GT [1967-1970]
Compiled by R M Clarke
?, Brooklands Books, 0-946-489-114
Big collection of road tests from UK, Australia and USA. One of
my favorites as it captures the flavor of the cars when they were released.
GW
Lotus Cortina [1963-1970]
Compiled by R M Clarke
?, Brooklands Books, 0-907-073-743
Big collection of road tests from UK, Australia and USA. One of
my favorites. Covers Mk.I & II.
GW
This is a collection of articles taken from various magazines from
around the world, ranging from road tests (past and present) to rally
reviews. Because this book is made up of so many different articles
you may find that some of the information is repeated, but on the plus
side there are some great photos of the cars. The book includes a few
pages on the standard and GT Cortinas as well as showing a few of the
cars that were around at the time. I must warn you that some of the
articles will make you weep with despair, such as one person buying
a Lotus-Cortina for the equivalent of A$200. All in all I must say this
book is quite good, especially if you are a twin-cam fan.
BP
Lotus: The Elan, Cortina and Europa
Newton & Psulkowski
1986, TAB Books (Blue Ridge Summit, PA), 0-8306-2106-7
TAB Books Inc. Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
This book has a very good overview of the Lotus-Cortina with a very
personal type of writing style. Very warm and fun to read. Ray Psulkowski
also runs RD Enterprises, a Lotus parts shop. He is one of the top notch
people for getting parts and free information. I recommend this book.
I don't know the availability of it though.
RG
Classic and Sportscar: Ford File [The Sporting
Escorts, Cortinas and Capris]
Graham Robson
1987, Hamlyn, 0-600-55209-8
Has some great colour Lotus Cortina photos.
GW
Cortina Parts List 1962/66
Ford Motor Company UK
1967
Great reference for Mk.I cars worldwide including GT & Lotus. Excellent
drawings.
GW
Cortina Model 'C' Master Parts and Illustrations
Catalog
Ford Motor Company USA
1973
Covers US LHD Mk.II cars including GT.
GW
Rebuilding and Tuning Ford's Kent Crossflow
Engine
Peter and Valerie Wallage
1996, Haynes, 1-85010-938-9
Sounds better than it is. Lacks the depth and data on all the varieties
of the engine. Doesn't cover earlier DFE or DFM carbs. It compares poorly
to, say, the Vizard book on 2.0 Pinto engine rebuilding. That said,
it is one of the few standalone Kent references.
GW
High Performance Cortina Lotus Workshop Manual
1969
Ford of Britain
?, Brooklands Books, 1-85520-146-1
Reprint of the Ford Lotus Cortina workshop manual. Does actually
cover the 67-68 cars (i.e. the three rail transmission) too. Most pages
are reprinted two to a page, sideways.
GW
The Sporting Fords Volume 1: Cortinas [Mark
1 and Mark 2 including GT, Lotus and 1600E]
Graham Robson
1982, MRP, 0-900549-68-8
This is the book I will be clutching as they take me from the driver's
seat of my Cortina to the grave. There is a 2nd edition but really the
1st ed. Covers all we're interested in. Great information on the origins
of the beast, as well as GT and Lotus lore.
GW
Ford Cortina Tuning for Power and Performance
Jim Gavin
1972, Arlington Books, 0-85140-208-9
This is like a predecessor of "Ford Escort Rally Preparation" but
aimed at the Cortina. Covers all stages of preparing a Mk.I or Mk.II
for rallying or racing and has great photos of period Ford and other
accessories. Tres rare.
GW
'68 Cortina Service Specifications Maintenance
& Lubrication (North American Edition)
Ford of Britain
1967
Americanized quick reference to fluid specs and capacities. Good
quick guide to torques and settings. Hard to find.
GW
Ford Escort & Cortina [Guide to Purchase and
DIY Restoration]
Kim Henson
?, Haynes, ?
This book gives a good all round look at Mk.I and Mk.II Cortinas
(and Escorts) from a brief history and what to look out for when buying
a Cortina, to how to perform certain mechanical tasks and doing some
body work. The mechanical tasks covered are fairly well explained but
not up to the level of a good workshop manual. As for the the hints
on the body work it is quite good at showing how to perform certain
tasks (such as removing and fitting a front guard). At the back of the
book is a section covering all the paint and trim combinations available
on British-built Cortinas and a section on all the mechanical specs
of the cars. All in all I would say this is quite a good book, especially
for someone about to join the Cortins throng.
BP
I find this an excellent book and a source of inspiration.
The major bodywork tasks undertaken and fully documented are most impressive.
Even though I have been working on Cortinas (mainly III, IV and Vs)
for about five years I would not really have previously considered some
work prior to reading this book. It has also helped me keep up the momentum
in getting my shabby Mk.II estate ready for the road.
JM
Cortina Shop Manual (Mk.I and Mk.II editions)
Ford Australia
Out of print, prices range from A$20 (poor condition) to A$60 (mint).
Probably the most used book in our house, this book covers all aspects
of Cortina repairs that you are likely to encounter and some you are
likely to never encounter. Well worth buying as it is such a good reference
when working on your vehicle. A word of warning when purchasing this
book - Ford produced a few versions of these shop manuals, so make sure
your car is covered.
BP
Cortina Parts Catalogue (Mk.I and Mk.II editions)
Ford Australia
Out of print, prices range from A$30 to A$60 depending on condition.
It may be hard to get one of these catalogues, but if you can it
is worth getting one. I have found this book of great assistance with
my cars. It is a great reference as drawings of every part of a Cortina
are included. The book also covers all model modifications over the
life of the cars and gives dates when certain parts changed. One aspect
of the book that is very good is the section covering the trim and paint
combinations on Australian cars, and how to read the codes on the different
types of Ford compliance plates. Again, be careful to make sure your
vehicle is covered.
BP
The History of Ford in Australia
Norm Darwin
1986, Eddie Ford Publications, 0-9592287-2-1
This is the only book I know of that contains any kind of history
of the Cortina in Australia. It's a bit scattered in its approach and
presentation, and while there's not that much info on Cortinas, there's
more here than anywhere else. For the general Ford historian this book
contain huge amounts of information, especially on Falcons and the early
American-derived models. Still available in hard and softcover versions.
AH
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