My 2 door MK5 Ford Cortina Estate

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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 is to create a street legal street/strip car, using the old Ford Mustang drive chain; 351ci V8, C4 three speed auto box, and 9inch axle. But first, this car is not going to rust from under me, so rust repairs and body modifications come first.


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Recent picture.

Classic Ford magazine article Classic Ford magazine article
The Cortina is featured!


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Pictures and descriptions of modifications and repairs done so far.


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4 Link Geometry. - Details of how the rear suspension is going to be setup.


Periodically, I send out an update email to friends, letting them know of milestones reached.
This is now becoming a bit of a diary of events, supplimenting the modifications/repairs pages.
If you wish to be included in the list, please contact me.
Email addresses will not be distributed, and are always bcc'd.


Plan of action. - This is a general list of things to do, including compeltion dates.

Specifications. - General specifications of the new car, including status of modifications.

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 Classic Ford article.


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Since I started my project, two MK3 estates have come onto the scene,
both converted to 2 door, and both with a style of their own.
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Gear Ratio Calculator Engine Displacement Calculator Peak Intake Flow/Peak Horsepower Calculator Wheel Horsepower to Crankshaft Horsepower Guestimator Exhaust Size Calculator
A selection of useful calculators.


Injuries. - Working on cars can be hazardous to your health.

Interesting car pictures. - Just a couple of pics that caught my attention.

Links. - A few interesting websites that I have found over time.


Site last updated 5th April, 2009.
Pictures of fuel cell added.

Site previously updated 21st February, 2009.
Picture of custom gearbox crossmember added, and update email sent out.

Site previously updated 17th November, 2008.
Pictures of engine plate to chassis brackets added.

Site previously updated 1st November, 2008.
Pictures of engine plate bushes added.

Site previously updated 22nd October, 2008.
Pictures of installed engine added.

Site previously updated 18th October, 2008.
Pictures of engine plate added.


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