Oxford Diecast 76COR2001

Cortina MK II Light Orchid - 1:76 Scale

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)

Manufacturer description

The second incarnation of the Cortina was designed by Roy Haynes, and launched on 18 October 1966. Although the launch was accompanied by the slogan "New Cortina is more Cortina", the car, at precisely 168 inches (427 cm) long, was fractionally shorter than before. Nevertheless, 2½ inches (6 cm) of extra width and curved side panels did give the car a measurable improvement in interior space. In addition to the wider body and track, headline improvements included a smaller turning circle, softer suspension, self adjusting brakes and clutch together with the availability on the smaller-engined models.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Cortina MK II Light Orchid is a 1:76 scale die‑cast model of the second‑generation Ford Cortina. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76COR2001 and is presented in the Light Orchid colour finish.

The vehicle represented is in the British Rail Blue livery used prior to the introduction of TOPS. The original Cortina MK II was designed by Roy Haynes and launched on 18 October 1966. At a length of 168 inches (427 cm) it was slightly shorter than its predecessor, but gained 2½ inches (6 cm) of additional width, together with curved side panels that increased interior space.

Key improvements of the real car included a reduced turning circle, softer suspension, self‑adjusting brakes and clutch, and the option of smaller‑engine variants. The die‑cast model reflects these details in miniature form.