Interesting Facts About the Ford Cortina Mk5
The Ford Cortina was a medium‑sized family car built from 1962 to 1982 and was the United Kingdom's best‑selling car of the 1970s. The fifth generation, known as the Mk5, was produced from 1979 until the model’s final year in 1982.
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Mk5 Launch and Production Years
The Cortina Mk5 entered production in 1979, continuing the Cortina lineage that began in 1962. It remained in production until the end of the model’s overall run in 1982.
Bigger, More Refined Design
Compared with its predecessor, the Mk5 grew larger and featured a more refined look, including upscale Ghia luxury trim options and rectangular styling cues.
Enduring Popularity
Even in its final year, 1982, the Cortina was still the second most popular car in the UK, underscoring the lasting appeal of a model that had dominated the 1970s market.
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