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1963 Ford Consul Cortina Super Deluxe MkI

1963 Ford Consul Cortina MkI in Carry on Cabby, Movie, 1963

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

1963 Ford Consul Cortina Super Deluxe MkI

Vehicle used a lot by a main character or for a long time

Comments about this vehicle

Author	Message
John S ◊ 2007-05-17 00:52	When this film was made, the Ford Cortina had still to be introduced. Ford loaned the makers their entire 'run' of Cortinas to that point - 25 cars I believe.
stronghold ◊ 2007-07-09 15:16	First thumb, Peacocks of Balham used to be a big car dealer in South London (only 5 miles away from where i'm living now) My brother lives in Balham and told me they closed down a while back (a shame to see an old dealership go) -- Last edit: 2007-07-09 15:56:23
rpcm ◊ 2007-07-09 20:44	The production of the Cortina MkI ( Consul Cortina ) started in June 1962 and the model was launched in September the same year. The main pic shows a Super Deluxe ( specific chrome trim and 1500cc engine ) that was only introduced in January 1963.
Buzz ◊ 2007-07-10 21:57	If you look closely at the bit where all the Cortinas leave the compound you will see that some of them were only two-door models. Not very practical for taxis!!
dsl ◊ 2010-10-04 13:18	Super.
cortina.chris ◊ 2011-10-12 14:05	Also when watching the film lookout for some painted grille 'fleet' cars hiding in the back row
dsl ◊ 2011-10-12 16:08	John S wrote When this film was made, the Ford Cortina had still to be introduced. Ford loaned the makers their entire 'run' of Cortinas to that point - 25 cars I believe. As OWC xxx plate series started Nov 62, the standard and deluxe had been in production for a few months, but this would be true for all the Supers which were not launched until Jan 63.

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