Oxford Diecast 76COR2009

Ford Cortina MKII Blue Mink

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The Ford Cortina was produced in the UK between 1962 and 1982, across five generations of the marque, three of which - the MkI, MkII and Mk III - have all been tooled up as Oxford miniatures. During the 1970s, the Cortina was the UK's best-selling car. It was also highly successful on the rally circuit, which Oxford has already captured in previous releases.

Ford launched the MkII version of the Cortina in 1966. Designed by Roy Haynes, it was produced at the Ford Dagenham Works and came as a 2, 4 or 5-door saloon. Our 1:76 scale Oxford model is based on the 2-door version and it takes to the road in a pale blue colour scheme with silver exterior trim and a black interior. The characteristic wide radiator grille is finished in chrome and black while the rear features the Cortina Super marque. The car is registered OPJ 437E from 1967.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford Cortina MKII Blue Mink is a 1:76 scale model produced by Oxford Diecast, part number 76COR2009. The model represents a Ford Cortina MKII in the British Rail Blue livery, a scheme used by the TOPS system.

The diecast is based on the two‑door saloon version launched by Ford in 1966 and built at the Dagenham plant. It is finished in a pale blue colour with silver exterior trim, a black interior, a chrome and black wide radiator grille and the Cortina Super badge at the rear. The registration plate is shown as OPJ 437E, dated 1967.

The real Ford Cortina was manufactured in the United Kingdom from 1962 to 1982 across five generations, with the MKII model being one of the three versions that Oxford has previously produced as miniatures. During the 1970s the Cortina was the UK's best‑selling car and achieved notable success on the rally circuit.