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Oxford Diecast 76COR1001

Cortina MK I White - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Launched in September 1962, and until a modest facelift in 1964, it was branded as the Consul Cortina before simply being sold as the Cortina. The car changed the face of British motoring - a risk Ford took but which paid off as in 1963 the Cortina became the market leader, a trend it kept up for the next two decades. It became one of the best selling cars of all times and its design was updated every 4/6 years. Aimed initially at buyers of the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor.

It was available with a range of engine options, including four-cylinder units. Initially, it came with a 1.2-liter engine producing around 47 horsepower. Later, a more powerful 1.5-liter engine with approximately 59 horsepower was introduced. There were also higher-performance versions like the Cortina GT, which had a 1.5-liter engine producing 78 horsepower. 

It is shown here in classic cream and green stripes in 1:76 (00) scale.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Cortina MK I, 1:76 scale model. The item carries the manufacturer part number 76COR1001 and depicts the car in the British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) livery.

The model represents the first‑generation Ford Cortina, launched in September 1962. Initially marketed as the Consul Cortina, it received a modest facelift in 1964 and was subsequently sold simply as the Cortina. The vehicle quickly became a market leader in 1963 and remained a best‑selling model for the following two decades, often positioned against the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor.

The original Cortina was offered with several engine options. A 1.2‑litre four‑cylinder produced around 47 bhp, while a later 1.5‑litre unit delivered approximately 59 bhp. A higher‑performance Cortina GT featured the 1.5‑litre engine tuned to 78 bhp. The diecast model is presented in a classic cream and green striped scheme.