New Ford Cortina Introduction 1970s
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- In the late 1960s, Ford set about developing the third-generation Cortina, the Mark III, which would be produced in higher volumes than before, following the recent merger of Ford of Britain and Ford of Germany into the modern-day Ford of Europe. The car marked the convergence of the German Taunus and British Cortina platforms with only minor differences between the two, hence the car's internal name TC1, standing for Taunus-Cortina. It was also the last European car engineered by Harley Copp as Vice President Engineering and head of Brentwood, before he returned to Detroit.
Ford UK originally wanted to call it something other than Cortina, but the name stuck. Although the Mark III looked significantly larger than the boxier Mark II Cortina, it was actually the same overall length, but 4 inches (100 mm) wider.[22] Within the overall length, a wheelbase lengthened by more than 3 inches (76 mm) also contributed to the slightly more spacious interior.[22]
The Mark III Cortina was inspired by the contemporary "coke bottle" design language which had emanated from Detroit - the car sported similar fluted bonnet and beltline design elements to the North American Mercury Montego and Ford LTD of the same era. It replaced both the Mark II Cortina and the larger, more expensive Ford Corsair, offering more trim levels and the option of larger engines than the Mark II Cortina. The Mark III's continental European sister car - the Taunus TC - was subtly different in appearance, with longer front indicators, different door skins and rear wing pressings that toned down the drooping beltline in order to lose the "coke-bottle" appearance of the Cortina.
The MacPherson strut front suspension was replaced with more conventional double A-arm suspension (Also known as double wishbone suspension) which gave the Mark III a much softer ride on the road' but did give cars fitted with the larger, heavier engines distinct understeer.
Trim levels for the Mark III Cortina were Base, L (for Luxury), XL (Xtra Luxury), GT (Grand Touring) and GXL (Grand Xtra Luxury).
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We got the Cortina Mk. I and II in the United States; I remember seeing quite a few of them. The arrival of the Pinto in 1971 led to the Cortina being discontinued for the U.S. market. I wish we still got them here; the Mk. III is the best looking Cortina ever, IMO.
MK1 lotus cortina the best looking of the lot
@Know Bodies Full, was the US-spec Cortina sold at Ford dealers or Lincoln-Mercury dealers?
Gene Hunt approves 👍
My Dad's first company car, November 1971, Cortina 2000 GXL in dark blue, followed by a 2000E in signal orange, November 1974. It was cool having the best car in the street for 6 years. Happy days.
Signal orange,black vinyl roof by any chance?
I wet myself ever time I see 60s 70s English fors cars. Reminds me of happier normal times :-)
Happy days can’t beet ford
Ah yes it brings back fond memories. Walk down the streets of any London suburb on a Sunday afternoon back in the 70's and you'd see some beautiful car being washed and polished, in a driveway on a an immaculately kept front garden. People back then took great pride in their cars. Now some non-descript modern eurobox will sit outside , unloved and covered in grime.
You've become incontinent?
You reflect upon happier normal times when you were not wetting yourself maybe.
Probably you're too old to drive now anyway.
Imagine the smell from the driver's seat if you did :-(
Cortinas were a bit flash for a young man and appealed to a mid life crisis sales rep too. Ford were good at marketing and knowing their buyers.
Loved the Mk3, especially in 2 door GT or GXL guise. I had a Daytona yellow 4 door GXL myself & later a 1600 4door L. the 2 litre OHC engine was a peach at the time! interesting to note here that at 3:13 the car being driven has a very badly fitted steering wheel! its miles out LOL
Beautiful shape and lots of trim combinations. The launch was delayed by a strike , so the quality control was probably a little iffy . I know Ford were livid that it missed it's full launch on time.
i had a 2000e cortina here in new zealand
Bonnet popped open at 2:32 :D
An engine thats easy to get to and maintain......ya hear that 2021?????
Feel the years just fall away with this charming video..
The music plus the narration.
New Cars unspoiled by features like ABS breaking and even top of the range models aren't held back by motorized electric windows.
The only "must have" newfangled gimmick to temp us was, "Halogen headlamps".
Whatever they are.
Pure nostalgia.
My friend bought the mk3 gt same color as this clip payed about £200 for it, was the mid 80's
The mk3 was easily the best cortina imo, the GXL and 2000E models looked great.
In truth, the Cortina lasted about 4 years without no rust. After 6 years they were rotten right through.
In our USSR those who wanted to keep their cars poured oil on the thresholds, and car wings were smeared with tar.
Soviet Volga was a quality product. This was recognized even by British publications. Problems with corrosion were the Western cars. You wrote about it yourself.
oh really, mine is 50 years old and not a bit of rust. Must be our Aussie conditions.
Maxim G . A legendry car comrade. Second only to the Moskovitch GT with optional brakes
@@oldgirlsontheroad9657 ..salted roads in winter was the main enemy
Ford Cortina - lovely motor!
Had a 75 P reg 1.6 L in Daytona yellow square headlamp version with vinyl roof. Made that car look like a 2000E and most people thought it was . The coke bottle shape always reminded me of the Starsky and Hutch Torino .
An alternator is standard equipment,now that's handy.
Bought a lhd mk.3 thinking it would be a simple Ford swap job to convert to rhd, BIG MISTAKE; totally different scuttle panel. Never could work out why Ford bothered making it when the Taunus filled the need for lhd territories anyway.
Longing for the simplicity and reliability of the older cars..but not the rust..cars like this in the 70's only lasted 6-8 years and were then rotten with rust. We had one a MK3 that is - first registered in 74 - off the road permanently by 1981 due to corrosion.
Winter salt + no meanigful under seal = disaster..the MK 5 was even worse - total rot box
I remember taking a 2 litre Cortina Mk 3 over 100mph in Scotland
could you shoehorn a 289 or 302 ford v8 without removing the heater?
Didn't the Mk 1 Granada/Consul have the foot-controlled wipe/wash as well? Can someone confirm?
It is strange how so many of these launch promotion films and adverts showed almost exclusively 2 door models, when in reality hardly anyone bought that less practical variant.
Car of the times…..if you lived then and old enough to remember…you will know what I mean. How many of us would want to relive those days.
I see they got the steering wheel on right at the factory, the 1970 ford consul video was just as bad. Jeez!
This will be 1970 itself. If I was around then, this would have sold it to me!
this is 1971 .when the mark 3 came out.
My Dad had a 2000E Mk3, R reg, Auto, copper metallic - loved that car. Had wet carpets sometimes though no rust?! He bought for £2,500 in 1980 and sold it in 1982 for £500! Only 50k on the clock! They said the Mk4 wrecked the prices. Now must be worth thousands....sniff
Look on Ebay, Richard. There's a 2000E automatic on a 75 N plate for £17 grand.
Great to see the old trailers but take the rose coloured glasses off guys.
I had the mk11 1600 e nice car.!!
My father used to own this bottle coke shaped car it is durable thanks
Excellent handling excellent performance lol got to love the commentary.
what happened to old ford Granada...
Yep, my Father drove one!
When you think most of the competition were still producing cars with a 10 year old design when the mark 3 cortina came out Ford just blew them all away.......
I bought a 2litre GT manual in Maize Yellow in November 1970 for £1250 - 00 on the road.THAT was the car I always promised myself.Lovely oval steering wheel, which I am always reminded of when driving my current car, 2018 Peugeot 3008
I had a Mk111 XL 1972 model, a 75 2000E, 76 XL.. loved them and miss them..
I had one of these beauties back in the seventies 2000GXL in metallic blue still think it’s the car (Of all i have owned) i will always remember as giving me the most pleasure to own and drive. It would go like the proverbial sh** off a shovel. Cherry Blossom black shoe polish used to bring vinyl roof up a treat.
I had a red 1974 2000E in 1999. TSN 601M. Was rotten as a pear. Catalloy in the floor pan. Was brilliant though. Attracted more attention than any sports car at the petrol station.
Must've been pre- production hacks what with flapping bonnets, mis-aligned steering wheels and worn out gear knobs,
Great looking car certainly compared to its contemporaries except, perhaps, the equally good looking Vauxhall Victor / Ventura FD. As an aside, I notice the automatic transmission T-Bar selector is from a left hand drive car i.e. the release button is on the left which is no good for use with the left hand in a right hand drive car...
great videos everytime..keep it up.!!
Thank you.
Why was the Cortina name dropped?
I understand that Ford had to counter a resurgent Opel and others and when they made the switch the new car had a different name, the Sierra. But it didn't come as a four door so it was an awkward transition. In retrospect it doesn't seem like they handled it well since the Cortina was the biggest seller in the UK. They needed a better replacement plan.
Cortina (a region in Spain) sued for defamation of character.:-)
Gary Seven Cortina is a ski resort in Italy. You’re thinking of Granada.
Bring them back!
Paul Taylor: A few of us classic car enthusiasts Have!, I have just got my 1974 Mk3 back from paint after a full restoration back to a brand new body shell, on my channel, and my friends Pete C, Mad Mike, Brian Grech, and 33briz, here on RUclips have also done superb restorations, if you like the Mk.3 you will like their channels, if you have not already discovered them,
Safety eh! No head restraints!
Oddly, my dad never had one of these. He had an Austin 1100 then a Hillman GT followed by a Hunter GL estate.
Of course he wouldn't have: Fords weren't properly British: they were tinny!
Just wow :)!!! Thank you so much for posting and can't wait for Ford Taunus 17M Taunus videos if and when you get them :D!!!
This may exhaust our holdings for Cortina. But if it's in the vault it will eventually get posted. Thanks for your interest and support.
Very stylish car and available in great colours - makes such a change from all the blacks and greys of today!
Couldn't agree more; the world has suddenly become very drab, just look at the sofa ads on tv. They should re-introduce colour, just look at the magenta Triumphs and even BL managed Citron on MGB's.
No external mirrors on test cars?
DREAM CAR!!!
Roadability
Get off my farm !
Now I get it this was a British car. I was saying to myself I have never heard of the name before. :)
Ford had the best 3 cars then escort cortina capri
Taunus?
And rust
WHY IS THE BONNET FLAPPING ABOUT AT 2.30....
Uk labor put it together lol thats why.
It hasn't been slammed down right by the film crew