Ford

Cortina

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Details: Category: Ford; Published: Tuesday, 28 May 2013 17:35; Written by Ben David T Quirk; Hits: 5488

The 1st rear wheel drive car to be designed & manufactured was the Cortina. Sir Patrick Hennessy, chairman of Ford Britain saw an early concept in the Detroit facility his response was amazement. Sir Patrick Hennessy ordered Britain's research & development team to proceed at once in designing a rival to the German design.

The British team achieved there goal and the first Cortina was available to buy in 1962. The car went from strength to strength, when the Mark II was introduced, over 1 million models had been sold.

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Ford history

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Category: Ford

Published: Tuesday, 28 May 2013 17:32

Written by Ben David T Quirk

1900 till 1942

This US car company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903. Two Model A cars were shipped from Detroit to the UK – The first cars to be imported to UK shores. Henry could not have imagined how his company would flourish.

UK recognition

The two Model A's had their debut at Cordingley Automobile show in Islington London, seeing these new car driving around, Aubrey Blakiston was driven to set up a Ford sales agency in Long Acre, London. The agency appointed Percival Perry who eventually took over.

New Nissan Juke Vs New Ford Puma Comparison | What's new?

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Category: Nissan

Published: Saturday, 02 November 2024 20:22

Written by Annabelle Quirk

The Ultimate Showdown: Nissan Juke vs. Ford Puma!