Interesting Facts About the Ford Orion Mk1
The Ford Orion Mk1 was a small family car (C‑segment) built by Ford Europe from 1983 until 1993. During its ten‑year run more than 3.5 million units were sold, making it a popular choice across the continent.
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Launch and Production Run
The Orion was launched in September 1983 and remained in production until 1993. Over the decade Ford Europe delivered a total of 3,534,239 Orion Mk1s to customers.
First‑Generation Timeline
All models and generations of the Mk1 are documented in a complete timeline that lists production years and specifications. This catalogue confirms the Orion’s continuous presence in the market throughout its ten‑year lifespan.
Limited‑Edition 1600E by Tickford
Between October 1988 and February 1989 the first 1,000 Orion 1600E units were produced by Tickford. A subset of these cars was later recalled to fix a paint problem caused by fallout during the finishing process.
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