File:1967 Ford Mk II Cortina GT Saloon (37107252824).jpg

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The UK designed Cortina was built from 1962-82. The boxier shape Mark II Cortina replaced the Mark I in Oct 66 in the UK, but not until Aug 67 in Australia. This car is a very early Mk II GT. still with 1500cc engine. Initially 1200 and 1500cc engines were initially carried over from the Mk I Cortina. In Jan 1968, replaced with 1300 and 1600cc engines with a cross flow head. A mild facelift in Jan 69 saw separate F O R D letters on bonnet and boot, a black grille and chrome above and below the tail lights. Auxiliary gauges on the GT dropped from a central pod on top of the dash to a central position within the dash. In England and NZ, the Mk II was available in 2 or 4 door Saloons and from 1967, an Estate. Models were; Base, Deluxe, Super, GT and Lotus twin cam (now built in house at Ford) In 1967, the top of the line 1600E was offered, luxury interior with woodgrain, GT running gear and Rostyle wheels (The GTE was the NZ version) In 1969, the 3.0 V6 Cortina Perana was available in South Africa, the UK version was the Cortina Savage. Australian models; 2 door; 220 (1300), 240 and 240L(1600).

4 door; 440, 440L, GT and GTL. The 240 and 440 got chrome strips on the rear flanks, but not on the L, L stood for luxury, it got chrome sill moulds, side stripes, upgraded seats and woodgrain trim.
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Author Sicnag
Camera location37° 48′ 17.03″ S, 144° 58′ 19.75″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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