Ford Cortina GT 118E
| Produced: |
1963-1966, 76947 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Ford launched one of its most important models in 1962, the Cortina (Mk I). The Cortina was an instant sale success and went on to become a household name, particularly in the UK. The Mk I Cortina used a new bodyshell with modern and tasteful styling and came with a choice of either 1200 or 1500 four cylinder engines and in "standard" or "Super" trim.
From 1963 a more powerful Cortina GT was also available alongside the standard models. The GT used a tuned (83bhp) version of the 1498cc engine that was used in the Cortina Super. Front disc brakes were standard, automatic transmission optional and there was a choice of two or four door saloon bodies.
The Ford Cortina GT proved popular as a "quick" road car and faired well in saloon car racing and rallying events. Production of the Mk I GT finished in 1966 with the arrival of the new Mk II Cortina.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1498cc | S4 OHV | Ford Cortina 113E/118E engine | 80.96mm x 72.75mm | 9 |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 mph | 26 mpg |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | Ford Cortina GT Mk1 2-Door Rally Saloon | Bonhams | 15 Sep 2012 | £15000.00 | £17250.00 |
| 215 | Ford Cortina GT to full Lotus Cortina Specification | Historics at Brooklands | 26 May 2012 | - | £16240.00 |
| 007 | Ford Cortina GT MkI | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 7 Mar 2012 | £3250.00 | - |
| 151 | Ford Cortina GT Rally | Coys | 2 Oct 2010 | Not sold | |
| 107 | Ford Cortina GT Saloon | Barons | 7 Sep 2010 | £5500.00 | - |
| 51 | Ford Cortina 1500 GT | H&H Sales Limited | 13 Mar 2010 | Not sold | |
| 223 | Ford Cortina GT Rally | Coys | 11 Mar 2010 | Not sold | |
| 250 | Ford Cortina GT | Coys | 11 Mar 2010 | Not sold | |
| 151 | Ford Cortina GT Rally | Coys | 2 Oct 2009 | Not sold | |
| 547 | 1966 Ford Cortina GT MkII Saloon | Bonhams | 11 Jul 2008 | £8200.00 | £9430.00 |
| 258 | 1965 Ford Cortina GT - FIA Rally Car | Coys | 30 Sep 2006 | Not sold | |
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0946489114 | Ford (European) Road Test Book: Cortina 1600E and GT 1967-70 | Brooklands Books |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - Ford Cortina MKI - 1962-1966 |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2012 | |||
| Buying Guide - Ford Cortina MKI - 1962-1966 - If you're thinking of getting a trusty 'Tina, read this first. | ||||
| Article |
Ghosts of the past - Ford Cortina MKI GT (1963-66) |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2011 | |||
| Ghosts of the past - Ford Cortina MKI GT (1963-66) - It was the car that made the GT lable meaningful for thousands of driving enthusiasts - yet today only about 50 remain on British roads. | ||||
| Article |
Restored Ford Cortina MKI GT |
40 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2004 | |||
| Restored Ford Cortina MKI GT - For most readers, transforming a classic from battered has-been to show-stopping trailer queen is mission accomplished. But for Paul Ford and His Ford Cortina GT Mk I, it was just the beginning. Now, ten years later, it’s one of the quickest cars of its kind. We go for a blast... | ||||
| Article |
One for luck - Ford Cortina GT |
56 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2001 | |||
| One for luck - Ford Cortina GT - Richard Jones gambled on restoring a Cortina GT, but it didn't all go to plan. Theodore J Gilam rolls the dice. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Suburban Sports |
106 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2012 | |||
| Group Test - Suburban Sports - Intending to attract a new breed of saloon consumer, Rootes and Ford ramped up their packages and battled it out in 1960s suburbia. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Cortina MK 2 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 19 January 2006 | |||
| Buying Power - Cortina MK 2 - Building on the success of the original Cortina, Ford's second generation of family favourites lasted from 1966 to 1970. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the car that millions of Britons have fond memories of. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car December 2001 pg 124 |
124 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2001 | |||
| My Classic and I - This Cortina won the Tour de France. | ||||
