Ford Cortina MK IV
| Produced: |
1976-1979, 1131850 produced. (MKIV and MKV) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats Saloon,2 doors,5 seats Estate,2 doors,5 seats Estate,4 doors,5 seats |
The Cortina range sold well throughout the 70's and developed into the Mk IV in 1976. The Mk IV was basically a restyled Mk III and used the same floor pan and suspension. The "Coke Bottle" styling of the Mk III was ditched in favour of a very square body shape and large, rectangular headlights dominated the front grille. Both two and four door saloons were available as well as an estate version.
By now the Cortina range consisted of "base", L, GL, S and range-topping Ghia trim levels as well as some special additions. Engine choices included 1.3, 1.6, 2.0 four cylinder and a new 2.3 V6, automatic transmission was available on the upper range models. The Cortina Mk IV came as either a two or four door saloon or estate. Production of the Mk IV finished in 1979 with the arrival of the facelifted Mk V.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1297cc | S4 OHV | Ford Kent | 81mm x 63mm | |
| 1993cc | S4 OHC | Ford Pinto | 90.82mm x 76.95mm | |
| 2293cc | V6 OHV | 90mm x 60mm | ||
| 1593cc | S4 OHC | Ford Pinto | 87.7mm x 66mm |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 033 | Ford Cortina 2.0 Ghia MKIV | Anglia Car Auctions | 3 Jun 2012 | - | £1350.00 |
| 025 | Ford CORTINA 2.0 GHIA | Anglia Car Auctions | 31 Mar 2012 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Ford Cortina 2.0 Ghia | Anglia Car Auctions | 25 Jun 2011 | Not sold | |
| 225 | Ford Cortina MKIV GHIA | Peter Francis | 19 Apr 2008 | Not sold | |
| 220 | Ford Granada MKII (1965) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 9 Mar 1997 | £850.00 | - |
| 046 | Ford Lotus Cortina (1965) | Coys | 3 Oct 1996 | - | £19550.00 |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Icon on test - Living with a Cortina MK IV |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2012 | |||
| Icon on test - Living with a Cortina MK IV - Danny Hopkins explains why he's chosen the basic Mk IV 1.6L to celebrate the Cortina's 50th anniversary. | ||||
| Article |
Classic TV Car Chases - Lights! Camera! Action! |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2005 | |||
| Lights! Camera! Action! - From Bergerac to Bond, TV car chases throw up some intriguing mismatches. We recreate three to see how absurd they are. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Ford Cortina Mk IV and V |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2000 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Ford Cortina Mk IV and V - Dull Eighties repmobile or the nicest car you'll ever drive? Jon Hill reckons you should buy a late Cortina now before they're all banger-raced to oblivion. | ||||
| Article |
Six of the best - 1970s Classics |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart April 2007 | |||
| Six of the best - 1970s Classics - Often described as the decade that style forgot, the 1970s were responsible for some fascinating - and controversial - new cars, as Paul Guinness explains. Austin Princess, Porsche 924, Renault 14, MG Midget 1500, Lancia Beta Saloon, Ford Cortina MKIV/MKV,. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Cortina Mk 4/5 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 14th July 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Cortina Mk 4/5 - Final instalment in the Cortina series, the Mk4 and 5 have had less character than their predecessors, but that means they’re also a lot cheaper to snap up. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the last of the ’Tinas. | ||||
