Ford Cortina Mk II GT

Overview
Produced: 1967-1970, 117130 produced.
Types: Saloon,2 doors,4 seats
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats

In 1966 Ford launched its new Cortina Mk II. As with the Cortina Mk I (1962-1966) the new Cortina range included standard, Super and GT variants along with a choice of engines and transmission. The Cortina Mk II featured a new bodyshell which had angular lines and a full width front grille not dissimilar to that of the Zephyr/Zodiac Mk IV.

As before the Cortina GT used a mildly tuned 1498cc four cylinder engine and sports trim. The package also included extra instruments and GT badges, a more powerful 1599cc engine was fitted to the GT from 1968. The Cortina Mk II range stayed in production until the "Coke Bottle" Mk III range arrived in 1970. 

Buyers Guide Ford Cortina Mk II 1966-1970 featured in Practical Classics Spring 2004 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1498ccS4 OHVFord Cortina 113E/118E engine80.96mm x 72.75mm
1599ccS4 OHVFord Kent81mm x 77.6mm
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
98 mph27 mpg
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
311 Ford Cortina GT Estate Car Bonhams 16 Nov 2011 £2600.00 £2990.00
45 Ford Cortina 1500 GT Rally Car H&H Sales Limited 13 Mar 2010 Not sold
54 Ford Cortina GT MK1 Rally Car H&H Sales Limited 14 Mar 2009 Not sold
204 1967 Ford Cortina GT Coys 14 Jan 2006 Not sold
006 Ford Cortina MKII (1967) H&H Sales Limited 1 Dec 1999 £2000.00 -
007 Ford Cortina GT MK2 (1967) H&H Sales Limited 14 Apr 1999 £1500.00 -
002 Ford Cortina 1500GT (1967) H&H Sales Limited 18 Nov 1998 £1300.00 -
202 Ford Captain Super (1967) RTS Auctions Ltd 18 May 1997 Not sold
Books
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Article Buyers Guide: Ford Cortina Mk II 1966-1970
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Publication Practical Classics Spring 2004
Buyers Guide: Ford Cortina Mk II 1966-1970 - A truly practical Classic, the Ford Cortina Mk II's code name was archbishop - read this guide carefully and before you know it you'll be converted.
Article One for luck - Ford Cortina GT
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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
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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 Savage attack
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Publication Classics Monthly October 2006
Savage attack - It's lived in the Lotus's shadow for almost 40 years, but was the Jeff Uren designed Cortina Savage the ultimate fast Ford?
Article One of the family - Part 2 Cortina GT Estate
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Publication Classics Monthly February 2006
One of the family - Part 2 - Michael Fisher's rare 1600GT is only one of a handful known to exist.  It was saved from extinction after 23 years waiting.  Gary Stretton concludes this very special story about a family friend.
Article Buying Power - Cortina MK 2
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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 One of the famly - Part 1
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Publication Classics Monthly January 2006
One of the famly - Part 1 - Michael Fisher's Ford Cortina 1600 GT Estate is rare enough in its own right, but since 1971 it has played its part in the wider story of his close family.  Gary Stretton relates a story of true loyalty.
Article Going Topless - Top-Down Classics
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Publication Classics Spring 2004
Going Topless - Top-Down Classics - Driving convertibles in winter? Are these people mad? Paul Bussey finds out.... 1967 Vauxhall Viva SL90, 1967 Ford Cortina 1600GT.
Article Classic & Sports Car December 2001 pg 124
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Publication Classic & Sports Car December 2001
My Classic and I - This Cortina won the Tour de France.
Article Classic Ford March 2000 pg 66
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Publication Classic Ford March 2000
Running Reports. Inside the Classic Ford barn.
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