What do the numbers mean on a Cortina Mk1?

What do the numbers mean on a Cortina Mk1?

‘A’ Means the assembly plant’ Dagenham’ Next 2 numbers indicate the body type. 75 = 4 door deluxe column change. Next two numbers indicate the year and month of build = July 1965. The rest of the numbers are just the VIN. All efforts are made to keep data as accurate as possible but if you have any further knowledge, please contact us.

What is the year on a Consol Cortina Mk1?

Models from ’65 onwards had the year first then the month. Codes for very late ’66 and early ‘67 cars can be found using the MK2 Cortina build guide further down. Consol Cortina CB model .

What is the paint code on a Cortina?

The English Cortina’s had a tag with the main area being called ‘VEHICLE NUMBER’ the underneath had the PAINT CODE. The vehicle number worked like this…EG: BA75EM12345 ( The first 2 letters are not the paint code) To decipher this is easy ‘B’ means Built in Britain.

Is there a VIN number on a 1969 Ford Cortina?

This number will (should) match the ID tag. In their wisdom, Ford Australia destroyed all records of Vehicle Identification number (VIN) and therefore can’t trace VIN identification of models from 1969 and earlier. Below is what we have been able to piece together over the years to help you identify your Cortina.

What was the size of a 1970 Ford Cortina?

The 1970 Mk3 Cortina was a step up from here, though. Not only was it larger than the Mk2, it offered 2 litre engines, four-link coil sprung rear suspension, the full-on 1970 Coke-bottle style, and was clearly aimed at a market above where the ADO16, the Cortina’s initial rival, had sit.

Where was the first Ford Cortina car made?

Cortina production was at Ford’s historic Dagenham plant. Ford struck lucky with a certain Colin Chapman, who was looking for an engine to power his own lightweight sports car, and asked Harry Mundy of Autocar to design a twin-cam version of the Ford Kent engine, used in the first Cortinas.

How big is a Ford Cortina 1600XL saloon?

A 2000GXL saloon with every luxury offered by a Triumph 2000 or Rover 2000 but with a big cost saving. Ford Escort now too small for you and yours? A 1300L saloon will tell the neighbours you’re doing OK as well.

What is special equipment on a Lotus Cortina?

Originally applied to tuned Elans and Lotus Cortinas, the term “Special Equipment” was later used by Lotus to designate those Series 2 and later Elans with higher output motors, and are referred to as Elan S/Es.