Mk.I Cortina - Standard Models, Prototypes


On this page you'll find the non-performance models, i.e. those that are still close to factory stock form, which of course includes some promo shots. Also a couple of prototypes. Click on the thumbnail to get the full-size JPEG version. JPEG file sizes are stated. Thanks to Kürt Bogaert of Belgium for lots of these pictures.

 

A lady from Queensland who's never heard of rust driving her 1962 440 along a beach. An Australian publicity photo. (32kb)
From the same series of publicity shots. A very poor effort at preserving the lawn. (78kb)
What's the story with those mirrors? Looks like a Japanese spec Cortina... (33kb)
A 1963 UK Ford 'Consul' Cortina Deluxe in Goodwood Green, and with the monster 1200. Seen here taking part in the 1994 National Advertising Benevolent Society Classic Car Run, it's actually mustering up enough pace to cause photo blur. (28kb)
The highly unpopular standard, also known as the 'ironbar'. It was so badly appointed, and only £30 less than a Deluxe, so no one bought any, and they're now a rarity worth more than an equivalent Deluxe. This pic of the ironical ironbar is courtesy of Kürt Bogaert. (28kb)
It's a Deluxe, from Kürt Bogaert. Only £30 more than a Standard. Bargain! (29kb)
Super Deluxe from Kürt Bogaert, scanning addict. Chrome strips on the flanks, a look reserved for GT Cortinas in export markets. (24kb)
Wagons, or estates. They're none too common. Here's one belonging to a CMOOC person. (31kb)
A 1965 Mk.I Cortina Estate. Apparently this car is a family daily driver. This maroon shopping trolley had a brush with fame when it appeared in a BBC1 Screen One film alongside Julie Walters for 10 seconds. Wow. (16kb)
A 1965 automatic wagon. Pic supplied by Paul Charal, who regrets selling this. One of the few billion cars he has owned. (33kb)
One of what is believed to be four prototype fastback Cortinas built in Australia. Would you have bought one? This is owned by Gary Saunderson in Queensland. (34kb)
A good view of the rear of the same car. Probably not its best side. (34kb)
This one didn't even get that far - a Cortina coupe that never was. A prototype called the Saxon. Very nice, reminiscent of an early T-Bird. (20kb)
The Cortina / Ogle GT Replica, a plushmobile apparently based on a design by Stirling Moss. Don't believe it went into production. Read more in the Aftermarket section. (23kb) Ogle GT Replica


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