Ford Cortina TD

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Tony H

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I bought one of these when I got to Townsville in 1976 - 250 ci with 4 speed box. A good car, but not wildly popular in FNQ I found out. Two problems I found were a week front end and a susceptibility to rust. I have heard reviews referring to them as adequately powered = I think someone was a little confused - these things were certainly not adequate. The 250 engine developed great huge gobbs of torque from just over idle, making the first three gears virtually superfluous. Mileage was pretty good too - 25mpg. Handling wasn’t the best though, very light car with huge gobs of torque = ??? I did a quick trip Townsville to Brisbane and the handling frightened me, coming back was a different story it stuck to the road very well - probably due to the stripped down 650cc Triumph Bonneville I had on the rear seat and in the boot. A good car around town, cheap to run and no need to change gears. On the highway (with a load in the boot, it was as good as in the city. Very underrated car.

TRUE BLUE

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My first car was an XM Falcon. Then I had one of those Mazda 626 thingy’s. Credit due..it was a good car, but zero character. Then I had two XB Falcons. ( I think it was here I got hooked on the mid 70’s Fords) Then I had an XD S Pack Falcon with a Toploader 4 speed manual which was also fitted to the humble Corty.
I currently own a ZG Fairlane, but…
I wanted the get up and Boogie of the XD with the character of the ZG, so…
I am currently rebuilding a TD 250 XL … the Lines people … the Lines!
Sorry Daza, I don’t have any spares but there are a huge number of fans out there who would give their eye teeth for your car.
Check out The Cortina Central Ford Forum for starters. You will soon discover a huge supportive fan base! These Gems are making a big comeback!
The guy who purchased the XLE for $600 in 2004 must have been singing for weeks…I’d still be humming to myself if it were me!
And the modification potential is endless. Big Brake 5 stud kits, V8 conversions, Supra / T5 gearboxes, Turbo crossflows, Alloy 2V Heads from ‘Classic Inlines’ in the US…the list goes on!
And if you think they just aren’t as punchy as a new car… Try 1/4 mile passes in under 9 seconds from a 200ci 6 cyl turbo!
My Mum used to drive us to school in an ‘old’ Cortina.. she still raves about it!
However, I do have one problem with the Cortina… What Colour am I gonna Paint It ???
Happy Cortina’ing Jane!
My Vote = ***** PRICELESS!*****

daza

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I have a Td Xle1975 factory order with a/c , no number paint, close too gun metal gray, and the thing go’s like a rocket.dut nead a few parts can anybody help.

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