VW Golf GTI Mk1 Campaign 1983

VW Golf GTI Mk1 Campaign 1983

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As much of a classic as any Ferrari and Golf Gti's claim to fame is that it spawned a host of imitators and brought together an affordable blend of performance, handling and reliability to the mass-market buyer. Few cars have had the greatness thrust upon them at such an early age or made such an impact. The last MkI to be built was the much sought after Campaign model. A limited-edition, the 1983 Campaign featured a four-lamp grille, tinted glass, a steel sliding sunroof and 6jx14 Pirelli-styled alloy wheels.

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VW Golf GTI Mk 1 1975, 1979, 1980, 1982

VW Golf GTI Mk 1

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The Volkswagen Gti was launched in left-hand drive from in 1975 with a 1,588cc engine and four-speed manua gearbox. By 1979 the steering wheel had swapped sides for the UK market, and an extra gear had been added. In 1980 the cheap looking steel wheels were replaced by nine-spoke alloys, which helped to improve the look of the car. A larger 1,781cc engine replaced the original in 1982 offering improved mid-range acceleration and better fuel-economy.

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Ford Escort Mk1 1300E 1973

Mk1 Escort 1300E

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The Mk 1 Escort range was built between 1967 and 1974 and offered everything from a basic 1100 two-door saloon up to a two-litre fully-fledged rally car. The 1300E version arrived towards the end of MkI Escort production, being introduced in March 1973. It was originally produced at Aveley before the model went "mainstream". The 1300E boasted full instrumentation including rev counter, oil pressure gauge, battery condition indicator and odometer. Standard features included deep-pile carpeting, "walnut" wood trim and halogen auxiliary driving lamps. Sharing its engine with the Escort GT, maximum power was 75bhp @ 6000rpm, translating to a top speed of around 100mph and 0-60mph in 13 seconds. Only 11,000 Es were built in 1973 and 1974, making it one of the rarest Ford Executive models.

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Triumph GT6 Mk1, Mk2 & Mk3 1964, 1968, 1970 & 1973

Triumph GT6

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The idea of building a six-cylinder version of the Spitfire came along in 1964. Christened GT 6 and developed with the North American market in mind, the model was launched in 1966. The Mk2 emerged in 1968 and the Mk3 (new body style with cut-off tail) was introduced in late 1970. By this time the GT6 had an all-synchromesh gearbox and a new back axle design with lower-wishbone suspension but these arrived too late as the market had already made up its mind unfavourably about the GT6. Little further effort was devoted to development and production ceased towards the end of 1973.

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Triumph Vitesse (Sports 6) Mk1 & Mk2 1962, 1966, 1968

Triumph Vitesse

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The Herald sired a complete family of cars to include the Spitfire and GT6 but closely based on its layout was its big-engined brother the Vitesse. Marketed in the USA as the Sports 6, the Vitesse started life as a six-cylinder 1596cc in 1962, and progressed in 1966 to a 2 litre. Compared to the 1600, the 2 litre had a 1998cc / 95bhp six-cylinder engine to which a new all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox and more robust rear axle were mounted. The 2 litre Mk2 Vitesse arrived in late 1968, sharing all its improvements with the GT6 Mk2, which was launched on the same day.

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Triumph Spitfire Mk1 & Mk2 1962, 1963, 1965

Triumph Spitfire Mk1-Mk2

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The Spitfire made its debut at the London Motor Show in October 1962. With chassis and mechanics derived largely from the Triumph Herald and body styling by Michelotti, it was an immediate success. Longer, leaner and better looking than its main competitors, the Austin Healey Sprite and MG Midget, the Spitfire had some definite advantages, although it was slightly higher priced at £641 when new in 1963. From March 1965 the Mk 2 became available. It featured a slightly more powerful engine and a higher level of trim, but was identical externally to the Mk 1, differing only in the style of the grille mesh.

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VW Golf Gti Mk1, Mk2, Campaign, Cabriolet

VW Golf Gti

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This guide covers Mk 1 and Mk 2 Golf Gti. Trendsetter and classic of its time, the car was conceived in 1975 and can lay claim to being the originator of the "Hot-Hatch" theme. More than one million Mk1 and Mk2 Gti were produced between 1975 and 1992.

VW Golf GTI Mk 1

The Volkswagen Gti was launched in left-hand drive from in 1975 with a 1,588cc engine and four-speed manua gearbox. By 1979 the steering wheel had swapped sides for the UK market, and an extra gear had been added. In 1980 the cheap looking steel wheels were replaced by nine-spoke alloys, which helped to improve the look of the car. A larger 1,781cc engine replaced the original in 1982 offering improved mid-range acceleration and better fuel-economy.

VW Golf GTI Mk1 Campaign

As much of a classic as any Ferrari and Golf Gti's claim to fame is that it spawned a host of imitators and brought together an affordable blend of performance, handling and reliability to the mass-market buyer. Few cars have had the greatness thrust upon them at such an early age or made such an impact. The last MkI to be built was the much sought after Campaign model. A limited-edition, the 1983 Campaign featured a four-lamp grille, tinted glass, a steel sliding sunroof and 6jx14 Pirelli-styled alloy wheels.

VW Golf GTI Cabriolet

Styled and developed by specialist coachbuilders Karmann, the Cabriolet version of the monocoque Golf was introduced in 1979. As the first of the modern generation of cabriolets, the model set the standard for soft-top family motoring for the next decade and had many imitators. The Cabriolet Gti was never produced in Mk 2 form, the open-top car retaining the shape of the earliest model throughout its life.

VW Golf Gti Mk2

The first change to the Golf Gti took place in 1983 with the introduction of the Mark 2 model. More rounded in shape than the original, perhaps the most obvious visual difference was the twin-headlight grille, although this had been a feature of the last of the Mk1 Gti's, the Campaign model. The still 1.8-litre engine now had a peak torque figure of 114ft-lbs at 3,100 rpm, its 112bhp being achieved at 5500rpm instead of 5800rpm. Disc brakes were now fitted all-round. Two years later a second Gti was added to the model line up in the form of the 139bhp 16V.

Model Evolution VW Golf GTI 1 & 2

Sept 1975: Golf Gti three-door first shown (production beings June 1976).

Oct 1976: Gti launched in UK with 4-speed gearbox, in LHD to special order.

Jul 1979: RHD car launched with 5-speed "box", cabriolet launched in Germany.

Sept 1982: Introduction of 112bhp 1.8-litre engine.

Aug 1983: GTi Convertible available in RHD, initially as an all-white special edition.

Jan 1984: Gti replaced by new Mk2 Gti, Gti convertible continues with MkI body.

Sept 1985: Special edition cabri8os: All White, All Black, CC.

Mar 1986: Introduction of Golf Gti 16V 1.8

Jul 1992: Gti convertible discontinued.

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Classic Ford Escort RS2000 Mk1 Car (RS 2000)

Escort RS2000

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Basically the original Mk1 RS 2000 was a re-engined and refined RS 1600, featuring Ford's new overhead-camshaft Pinto unit. At 1.6 litres, the Kent engine was already at its size limit and to increase performance beyond Mexico standards, this 1,993cc engine was the ideal choice. In the RS2000 it produced 100bhp (DIN) at 5,750rpm.

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Classic Ford Cortina Cars 1962-1982: Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, Mk4, Mk5

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The Ford Cortina Story

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The Ford Cortina's place in motoring history is assured. Lasting exactly two decades, it became the benchmark saloon for family and business motorists during the Sixties and Seventies, ahead of strong competition from its rivals BMC, Vauxhall and Rootes.

Cortina Production Figures

MkI 1962 - 1966 1,013,391
MkII 1966 - 1970 1,027,869
MkIII 1970 - 1980 1,126,559
MkIV 1976 - 1980 1,131,850
MkV 1980 - 1982 1,131,850

Cortina Mk I 1962 - 66

In the late 1950s, Ford identified the need for an all-new family car. Although tempted by BMCs mini-car concept, which had taken the motoring world by storm, their engineers took a very conscious decision not to try and emulate this, but instead to build a reliable roomy car at a low price - the Ford Cortina. The only car that Ford launched in 1962, it was a design that went on to become the benchmark for family and business motoring for the next two decades.

Cortina Mk1 1962 - 66

The Mk 1 was launched in September 1962 with just one engine size of 1,195cc. The initial production of only 20,000 also carried a Consul bonnet badge. By January 1963, a 1,500cc-engined model was available with larger brakes and chome body strip embellishments. With prices including purchase-tax of £639 for the 2-door standard model and £666 10s 3d, for the deluxe model, Cortina soon became Ford's most important car range, sweeping all competition aside to become Britain's best selling car.

Cortina Mk2 1966 - 70

October 1966 gave first sight of the new Cortina. It offered crosp, clean almost European lines and a more powerful 1300cc engine complementing the 1500cc unit. Crossflow engines were available from August 1967. New safety features were strongly promoted - including door handles and switches that were designed to 'break-away' in an accident, child-proof locks on rear doors and dished steering wheels. Apart from the charismatic Lotus Cortina which was discontinued in 1970, the M II range will probably be best remembered for one particular model - the 1600E.

Cortina Mk3 1970 - 76

Given the 'Detroit look' by Head Engineer Harley Copp, the beautifully styled Mk 3 Cortina was appreciably bigger than the Mk 2. At launch, there were 2 and 4-door saloons, and a four-door estate in L and XL trims and featuring 1300 and 1600 overhead valve and 2-litre over head camshaft engines. GT and top-of-the-range GXL models were offered with 1600cc and 2 - litre engines. As proof of the total acceptance of the new Cortina, Ford sold a record 187,159 cars in 1972 alone. Eventually between 1970 and 1976, 1,126,559 Cortina Mk IIIs in all body styles were sold.

Cortina Mk4 1976 - 80

In September 1976 Ford introduced the more sophisticated and fashionable 'square-look' for the Cortina Mk 4. The new Cortina design featured increased visibility courtesy of a larger glass area, a lower waistline and an aerodynamic integral front-spoiler. It inherited much of the outgoing Mk III Cortina's dash layout. With firm control of the top-selling sopot, the Cortina continued to be improved with the addition of V6 power from a 2.3-litre engine available in GL, Ghia and S (for Sport) models.

Cortina 'Mk5' 1960 - 82

Although not officially a Ford marque, the 1980 revisions to the Cortina changed the appearance sufficiently for the trade and public to dub the new car the 'Mk 5'. Providing Ford with a 'family design image', the new Cortina range now closely resembled that of the larger Granada. Glass area was again increased, larger wrap-around bumpers gave more protection to the bodyshell and a new aerofoil grille further improved both appearance and the delivery of cooling air to the engine bay.

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