Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs
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 Savoy Black Ford Cortina MkI – 1:76 Scale is a model car produced by Oxford Diecast. It carries the manufacturer part number 76COR1006 and depicts the vehicle in British Rail Blue livery, representing the pre‑TOPS period.
The real Ford Cortina MkI was launched in September 1962. It was initially marketed as the Consul Cortina until a modest facelift in 1964, after which it was sold simply as the Cortina. The model was a best‑selling family car, positioned to compete with the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor.