FORD CONSUL CORTINA 1200 DL

Sold/number built 1962-’66/1,013,391

Construction steel unitary

Engine all-iron, ohv 1198cc ‘four,’ Solex carb; 49bhp @ 4800rpm; 67lb ft @ 2700rpm

Transmission four-speed manual, RWD

Suspension: front independent, by Macpherson struts, track control arms, anti-roll bar rear live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, Armstrong telescopic dampers Steering recirculating ball Brakes drums Length 14ft 21/2in (4331mm) Width 5ft 21/2in (1587mm) Height 4ft 9in (1464mm)

Wheelbase 8ft 2in (2489mm)

Weight 2018lb (915kg) 0-60mph 22.5 secs Top speed 77mph Mpg 30

Price new £698 19s Price now £10,000

Thanks to Amanda Barrie; Phil Luderman; MKI Cortina Owners’ Club (www.mk1cortina.com); Maidenhead Town Hall (www3.rbwm.gov.uk); Pinewood Studios (www.pinewoodgroup.com)