Ford Cortina - the complete history

[Bren]

Just borrowed the above book from the library.

 

I don't own a cortina but it is very interesting nonetheless - if you own one you should get hold of a copy.

 

Lots of facts, including turbocharged prototype mk 3's which ford evaluated but canned, lots of info on the savage models as well.

 

I was particularly interested in the MK IV S models, in particular the 2.3 - apparently there may be only 1 left, they  were never a big seller.

 

Definately a good bedtime read.

[trigger]

I've got this book, it is indeed a very good read with plenty of photos which is always a winner for me!

[Lacquer Peel]

FAO TV producers and book writers - there are cars other than Fords.

[fordperv]

Dad fordperv had a mk iv 2.3 Tina it was metallic blue black vinyl roof with and dark blue interior, I loved that car

[Junkman]

Ford Cortina - the complete history

 

It was shit so I bought it for half a bag.

It rusted like it would go out of fashion.

The engine blew.

I rebuilt the engine, fitted a new clutch.

Next the gearbox blew.

I replaced the gearbox.

I gave it to my sister.

The exhaust fell off while she was holidaying in Italy.

I fitted a new exhaust.

She sold it to some council estate bloke for a square.

He welded it up and repainted it.

He sold it to some 70s hipster in Kensington or Mayfair for 5 bags including OMG scenetax.

It's still shit.

[CortinaDave]

I have a MK IV "S". It's off the road just now though.

 

There's two 2.3S's as far as I'm aware- a brown one and a black one that's recently come out of the woodwork.

[Shep Shepherd]

An excellent book which I'm proud to have in my home library. Bit on the expensive side, though.

[barefoot]

She sold it to some council estate bloke for a square.

 

What's a square?

[Junkman]

What's a square?

 

20 Pounds Sterling.

[trigger]

I bought this book recently.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Britains-Best-Loved-Cars-All-Time-Favourites-from-Every-Decade-Britains-Favou-/130855526198?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item1e7798df36

 

I thought this wasn't a bad read, lots of photos and info on normal muntane cars, Paid £7 for WH Smiths but it's cheaper on ebay.