FORD CORTINA MK2 (1966-1970)
A fantastic example of Ford’s ability to take simple, conventional features and combine them into a stylish package with mass-market appeal, the Mk1 Cortina was a massive hit and sold to the tune of over 1m units. But a lot of Ford’s success stemmed from its ability to know just when to change things up, and just four years after the introduction of the Mk1, the second-generation Cortina was ready and waiting in the wings.
Launched in October 1966, the Mk2 used the Mk1’s floorpan but its Roy Haynes-penned boxy styling was in complete contrast to its predecessor, which had dated rather quickly. Both two- and four-door saloons were offered, initially with a range of trim levels comprising base, Deluxe, Super and GT. Revised suspension and an increased track offered improved handling and a better ride, and as further evidence of the new Cortina’s rise upmarket, the entry level 1.2-litre engine was
