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
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1498cc | S4 OHV | Ford Cortina 113E/118E engine | 80.96mm x 72.75mm | |
| 1599cc | S4 OHV | Ford Kent | 81mm x 77.6mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 mph | 27 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
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0946489114 | Ford (European) Road Test Book: Cortina 1600E and GT 1967-70 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyers Guide: Ford Cortina Mk II 1966-1970 |
116 |
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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 |
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 |
Savage attack |
50 |
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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 |
88 |
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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 |
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 |
One of the famly - Part 1 |
94 |
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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 |
56 |
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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 |
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 |
66 |
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| Publication | Classic Ford March 2000 | |||
| Running Reports. Inside the Classic Ford barn. | ||||
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