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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.
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Oxford Diecast Ford Cortina MKI Goodwood Green – 1:76 scale model. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76COR1003 and depicts the vehicle in the British Rail blue livery used prior to the introduction of TOPS.
The diecast represents the Ford Cortina MKI as it appeared after its launch in September 1962, before the modest facelift of 1964 when it was initially marketed as the Consul Cortina and later simply as the Cortina. The original car was aimed at customers of the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor and went on to become one of the best‑selling models of its era.