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VA119xx – Ford Cortina MkIV

: VA11905: Ford Cortina MkIV 2.0S – Signal Yellow

: VA11904: Ford Cortina Mk4 2.0S ~ Lancashire Police

: VA11903: Ford Cortina MkIV 1.6L – Venetian Red

: VA11902: Ford Cortina MkIV 2.0 S – Strato Silver

: VA11901: Ford Cortina MkIV 1.6L – Hertfordshire Constabulary

: VA11900: Ford Cortina MkIV 2.0 Ghia – Roman Bronze –

: VA11911: Ford Cortina Mk4 3.0S, Ford South Africa, Calypso Green

: VA11910B: Ford Taunus TC2, 2.0 Ghia, Jupiter Red, LHD (Germany)

: VA11910A: Ford Cortina Mk4, 2.0 Ghia, Jupiter Red, RHD (UK)

: VA11908: Ford Cortina Mk4 1.6L, Garda

: VA11907: Ford Cortina MkIV 2.0 Ghia, Oyster Gold

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VA077xx – Saab 96

SAAB – Svenska Aeroplan AB – Launched the ’96 ‘in 1960. The most noticeable feature on the outside was its large wrap-around rear window, while under the bonnet was an 841cc two-stroke engine giving 38bhp. Front wheel drive gift sure-footed handling and the ’96 ‘went on to be a famous rally winner, most Notably in the hands of Eric Carlson. Around 547,000 were built and with solid build quality, many fine examples of this tough little classic survive to this day.

VA07700a: Saab 96 Saloon – Savanna Beige

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VA063xx – Morris Marina

The Marina was hyped as BL’s rival to the Ford Cortina. Often seen as a rather uninspiring design, the Marina was known for having perilous understeer early on, large engined models. There were two engine sizes available, along with a four door saloon and a two by fastback coupe. An estate version was later added to the range. The Marina was produced between 1971 – 1978 with a total production run in excess of 950,000 vehicles.

Engine: 1798cc 4IL OHV
Power: 95bhp@5500rpm
Torque: 105lb.ft@2500rpm
Maximum speed: 100mph
0-60mph: 12.1secs
Produced: 659,852 (all Marina cars)

VA06310: Morris Marina 1.8 TC ‘Jubilee’, Citron

VA06303: Morris Marina 1800 Glacier White

VA06305: Morris Marina Blaze

VA06300a: Morris Marina 1800 – Teal Blue

VA06301: Morris Marina 1300 Harvest Gold

VA06302: Morris Marina 1800 – Essex Police

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VA056xx: Austin 1300

Sister car to the identical Morris in 1300, and similarly inspired by Alec Issigonis, this front wheel drive masterpiece made more money than just for the BMC Mini. Running from 1962 to 1974, production (including America) totalled about 1 million before it was Eventually phased out by the Allegro. Having the same basic transverse engine / transmission pack as the Mini, it usefull Hydrolastic front disc brakes and suspension