VA15008 Ford Cortina Mk5 2.0 GLS, Signal Yellow

This beautifully crafted CORGI Vanguards 1:43 scale diecast model captures the iconic Ford Cortina Mk5 1.3 in stunning Prairie Yellow, perfect for collectors of classic British motoring. Ready to display straight from the box, this model features authentic detailing and premium quality finishing throughout. No assembly required, simply unbox and add this piece of automotive history to your collection.

Key Features

• Ready to display with no assembly required
• Authentic Prairie Yellow paint scheme
• Premium diecast metal construction
• Highly detailed exterior and interior features
• Faithfully recreates the classic Mk5 Cortina

History

Ford's Mk5 Cortina arrived with several trim levels, including the popular GL, and offered the S Pack as a performance-focused option for those seeking a sportier driving experience. The S Pack could only be ordered on cars with 2-litre engines or above, bringing driving lamps, overriders, a tachometer, sports gear knob, and wider 185/70 HR x 13 tyres, along with revised stiffer suspension featuring gas-filled front dampers. Unlike the Mk4, the Mk5 never had a separate S model, which makes surviving GLS or Ghia S variants particularly rare today.

This particular GLS spent many years with a police officer in Wales before finding itself stored outdoors in Peterborough. Hertfordshire garage owner Dave Lamb, whose first car had been a Cortina, was intrigued by its complete and unmolested condition despite the rust. After three viewings, nostalgia won, Dave purchased it in December 2023. The signs of careful ownership were there: five premium tyres, an unblemished interior, and what appeared to be a genuine 90,000 miles. Once he got it running, his instincts proved correct: the engine ran sweetly and it drove beautifully. Dave is now restoring this survivor to its original specification, preserving another piece of British motoring heritage.