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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)
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. It became one of the best selling cars of all times aimed initially at buyers of the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor. This version is shown in a police livery.
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Oxford Diecast Cortina Mk I in white police livery, modelled to a 1:76 scale. The item carries the manufacturer part number 76COR1002 and represents a vehicle painted in British Rail Blue, a pre‑TOPS colour scheme.
The original Cortina was launched in September 1962 and received a modest facelift in 1964. Initially marketed as the Consul Cortina, it was later sold simply as the Cortina and became one of the best‑selling cars aimed at owners of the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor. This particular version depicts the car in police markings.