My obsession with the MK5 Ford Cortina Estate started in April 1992, when I replaced my second car with one. Over a number of years, I converted the standard 1.6L into something of a street racer.
To say that I was gutted, when my pride and joy rusted from beneath me, would be an understatement.
To that end, I eventually, three cars later, decided to buy another Cortina. This one was going to be better though.
The plan was to create a street legal street/strip car, using an old school American Ford drive chain; 351ci Windsor V8, C5 three speed auto box, and 9inch axle.
Classic Ford Grafters article - July 2007
Classic Ford Grafters article - August 2016
Classic Ford finished article - March 2018
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Specifications - General specifications of the car.
My old Cortina - General specifications of my old MK5 estate; the motivation behind this project.
About Me - A little about me, including a photo not used in the first Classic Ford article.
| Gear Ratio Calculator | Engine Displacement Calculator | Peak Intake Flow/Peak Horsepower Calculator | Wheel Horsepower to Crankshaft Horsepower Guestimator | Exhaust Size Calculator |
Injuries - Working on cars can be hazardous to your health.
Links - A few interesting websites that I have found over time.
Site last updated 6th March, 2018.
Website revamp - still need to upload latest photos.