Ford Cortina Mark 2. Old 'G' reg. 1968. Fitted with tuned 3.1 Capri 'Essex' V6 engine, with around 200 bhp.
Low for 2008, but high for a Cortina Mark 2!

Absolutely brilliant!

I was speaking to George about it. The engine has the usual-for-it's-day modifications.

Triple twin-choke Weber carburettors.
Piper Camshafts.
Gas-flowed heads.
Janspeed full exhaust and manifolds.

It's a little high geared, but goes well, all the same.
Externally, it looks standard, apart from twin exhausts and a slight bonnet bulge.

Is that a Cortina 'Savage'?

Does it have furry dice hanging on the rear view mirror and tiger skin seat covers?

I used to have a Cortina Mk5 2.0 Ghia! Always wanted the 2.3 V6 though.

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Originally posted by MattW:
Is that a Cortina 'Savage'?

Does it have furry dice hanging on the rear view mirror and tiger skin seat covers?

No, just a home conversion this one. I paid £1800.

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Originally posted by petrol_blue:
I used to have a Cortina Mk5 2.0 Ghia! Always wanted the 2.3 V6 though.

A tuned 3.1 is way better!

There's a few videos knocking around of a Mk5 turbo'd 2.8 V6!

i bet the handling is lush!

'Awful' is being kind.

In fact i am going to offer it to big G!

who's been watching repeats of Life on Mars then?

Don't do tv and have never even heard of that programme. TV's a waste of time, well, 90% of it is.