Ford Cortina Mk III 2000E
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1974 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Estate,4 doors,4 seats Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Ford re-introduced the "Executive" trim level to its evergreen Cortina range in 1973. The 2000Ewas based on the Cortina Mk III and attempted to rekindle the spirit of the 1600E which had been a successful range topping Cortina Mk II. The new 2000E replaced the previous GXL trim level which had been the top-of-the-range Cortina.
As before with the 1600E a vinyl roof was a distinctive addition to the 2000E, along with sports wheels and rectangular headlamps. Inside the 2000E could be found real wood facia and door cappings, thicker carpet and special front and rear seats trimmed in crushed velour upholstery. Unfortunately the 2000E failed to capture the publics imagination and the model lasted only one year.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993cc | S4 OHC | Ford Pinto | 90.82mm x 76.95mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mph | 13.5 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | Ford BDG Type 742 Formula 2 | Coys | 8 Aug 2009 | Not sold | |
| 514 | Ford Capri Mk II Ex-Works,Spa 24 hrs (1974) | Bonhams & Brooks | 25 Aug 2001 | Not sold | |
| 207 | Ford Cortina 2000E (1974) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 6 Feb 2000 | - | - |
| 209 | Ford Cortina 1600L (1974) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 23 Nov 1997 | £1100.00 | - |
| 067 | Ford RS2000 (1974) | BCA | 6 Oct 1997 | - | £4463.00 |
| 107 | Ford Cortina 1300L (1974) | ADT | 20 Feb 1995 | £1550.00 | - |
| 080 | Ford Pirhana (1974) | ADT | 13 Jun 1994 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Middle Crass |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2002 | |||
| Middle Crass. Ford, Humber, Vauxhall and Wolseley were once the choice of middle class Britain. Now two are dead and two are struggling, Where did they go wrong? | ||||
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