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Oxford Diecast 76COR2005

Police Ford Cortina MkII - 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

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 .

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Police Ford Cortina MkII is a 1:76 scale die‑cast model. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76COR2005 and is presented in the British Rail Blue livery used before the introduction of the TOPS system.

The vehicle depicted is the second generation of the Cortina, which was designed by Roy Haynes and launched on 18 October 1966. It measures 168 inches (427 cm) in length, 2.5 inches (6 cm) wider than its predecessor, and features curved side panels that increase interior space.

Key specifications of the original car include a reduced turning circle, softer suspension, and self‑adjusting brakes and clutch, all of which are reflected in the detail of the die‑cast model.