Ford : Corsair
Model Introduction
The Ford Corsair was introduced in 1963 as a mid-range executive saloon positioned between the Cortina and the Zephyr, offering sharper styling and a more upmarket feel within Ford of Britain’s expanding lineup. Styled under the direction of Roy Brown Jr. - the designer of the Edsel - it featured a distinctive pointed nose, wide grille, and a slightly American flavour that set it apart from its more conservative stablemates. Initially launched with the 1.5-litre Kent engine, it later gained the 1.7-litre and 2.0-litre V4 units from the Taunus range, which gave it more torque and refinement, though the V4’s gruff character divided opinion. The Corsair was available as a four-door saloon, estate (converted by Abbotts of Farnham), and even in rare convertible form.
Magazine Articles
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4our men in a Ford
Being a concise account of the manner in which certain of the staff of this Journal, with others, completed a Trek of some 1500 miles in a self-propelled V4 Motor Carriage constructed after the modern fashion by Mr Ford of Dagenham, Essex
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Giant Test
Ford Corsair V4 v Hillman Super Minx
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2nd thoughts on some recent Fords
Ford Cortina GT, Zephyr V4, Corsair 2000E
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E : Ford's E-Type
The best Ford yet? People said the same about the Mark Four. But the 2000E is something different - an understated design with no trace of vulgarity. We think it will do well, at least until Fiat's 125 arrives
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Q-Car
Sir John Whitmore's Corsair V6 and Zodiac 4.7 V8 by Alan Mann