Another cool import found in San Diego County - this time an English Ford.
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A sharp little Cortina Mark I. Definitely one of my favorite Fords of the sixties, and quite uncommon on this side of the pond, especially the
Lotus Cortina models. I've seen a ratty Mark II Lotus Cortina buzzing around Carlsbad a couple of times, but haven't been able to grab any photos yet.
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The cool and distinctive round taillights predate the similar BMW 2002s by a few years.
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And, assuming the plate is correct, this one is from the last year of the Mark I version of the model.
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Needs a nice, thin
Momo Prototipo wheel and, likely, some fresh vinyl on the seats.
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Incidentally, the Cortina was found in the same lot as
this white 60s Jaguar sedan. I'd happily add both to the fleet.
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