1974 Ford Cortina GT

20vee · Post by **20vee** » Thu 10 Dec 2009, 10:49

Hi Guys/Dolls,

Does anyone have any info on these cars?

I have been searching for a original Cortina XLE and stumbled upon this that I am buying.

Il take pics and post up when I pick her up.

Any info/specs will help as I have never heard off or seen a 74 Cortina GT before.

72 Stang · Post by **72 Stang** » Thu 10 Dec 2009, 21:06

Body shape similar to the XLE with double round headlights, front seats that form into a headrest, cubby that slants away strangely and broad stripe down the side. Personally i am of the opinion that this car was quicker than the XLEs.
Be interesting to hear from some okes who really know Cortinas.

72 Stang · Post by **72 Stang** » Thu 10 Dec 2009, 21:12

By the way, where you from, I've seen a couple of XLEs for sale in Cape Town in the last couple of months.

Post by **ZA Perana** » Sun 13 Dec 2009, 18:38

Well the GT has the 1600 Kent motor so it definately wasnt as quick as the Big Six, having said that though the Kent takes well to modifications. Mk3 GT's are indeed very rare, I have only ever seen one.

bortaf · Post by **bortaf** » Mon 28 Dec 2009, 01:49

I beleive this is from a SA brochure? sorry if its not but i had it in a SA bruchure folder on me PC, its not UK at any rate ?

i have a scan of the XLE brochure if you want it posted ?

hanov0 · Post by **hanov0** » Mon 28 Dec 2009, 07:56

A friend of mine had one in the early 80's.
Im sure it was a 1600 kent.

gordini · Post by **gordini** » Mon 28 Dec 2009, 09:42

I had a '74 Cortina 3000 GT which i bought in 1979 and i had it for a couple of years. It was definitally faster than the XLE Cortina. Handling was a bit rough though. A set of 205/13's did not do the job. A fun car to drive and is as scarce as hen's teeth nowadays.
Wish i can find one today....

mantaray · Post by **mantaray** » Mon 28 Dec 2009, 10:13

hanov0 wrote:A friend of mine had one in the early 80's.
Im sure it was a 1600 kent.

it never came with a 1600kent (imo) it was one of 2 engines, either the old V4 or the pinto OHC ,
and i am pretty sure it was the Pinto ( and this from a chevy man!)

hanov0 · Post by **hanov0** » Mon 28 Dec 2009, 14:23

Sorry, dont know what I was thinking

It came as a 2000Gt with OHC motor and a 3000gt. Some had the Big Six badge on the rear.They had twin round headlights.3000gt was replaced by the XLE in 74.

Sanas3.0 · Post by **Sanas3.0** » Wed 24 Feb 2010, 13:57

Hi Guys,

Im afraid the Cortina MK3 GT in South Africa came with a 2.5 V6 motor,
Yes there were four cyl variants but they were not GT's

Cheers.

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