Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 In an earlier thread I posted some images of a Prototype fastback Mk1 Cortina Prototype which sparked a bit of interest so I thought I would open a thread to talk about and post images of rare and unique OSF model and Prototypes like 4 Door Mexicos and Twincams, RS2000 Estates or even overseas models that aren't usually found in Europe or the UK. Please add to the thread if you have come across something interesting or any curiosity. I will start off with something for Col Funny they are both in Trailers though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 That I beleive was done for the Aussie market mainly for racing, it supposedly improved the aerodynamics. Another place for it to appear was new zealand. There was a conversion done in the uk reputedly before the estate version came out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hers one for you, on the cortina lines. Was a prototype called the Saxon. Not sure if originals exist but Colin Ginn built one a copy or as near as you could get. I'll see if I can find a pic of the copy, it is stunning I've seen it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Found it ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 I do like that. It has a Sunbeam Alpine look to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: In an earlier thread I posted some images of a Prototype fastback Mk1 Cortina Prototype which sparked a bit of interest so I thought I would open a thread to talk about and post images of rare and unique OSF model and Prototypes like 4 Door Mexicos and Twincams, RS2000 Estates or even overseas models that aren't usually found in Europe or the UK. Please add to the thread if you have come across something interesting or any curiosity. I will start off with something for Col Funny they are both in Trailers though. seen 1 of those badged as allardette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 how about an automatic mk2 rs2000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 48 minutes ago, eeb43 said: how about an automatic mk2 rs2000? Automatic transmission was an option for Australian RS2000s. I dont think I have an image stored of the interior anywhere though. This 2Lt Ghia used the same automatic centre console as the RS2000 did however so that will give you an idea what it looked like. Just without the woodgrain dash. But in a way a 2.0Lt Ghia qualifies as a unique car in its own right to those in the UK. (Note the wing badges) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 just the 1 in the uk then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, eeb43 said: just the 1 in the uk then? Was there a lone European one built for someone in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 I was looking for a corsair twincam photo but can't find any. I know at least 2 were built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Mk1 capri 4 x 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Mk1 fiesta bda rear wheel drive with transaxle. Made in 1978 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: Was there a lone European one built for someone in the UK? Some guy named ford had one made.brown wasn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 10 hours ago, preacherman said: Some guy named ford had one made.brown wasn't it yea to drive round the site in when he visited! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteRS8084 Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 The Saxon looks like a early thunderbird............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 11 hours ago, preacherman said: I was looking for a corsair twincam photo but can't find any. I know at least 2 were built I would be be very interested to see anything that you may find in the future. Im glad I started the thread to learn about unique cars I never knew existed. 11 hours ago, preacherman said: Mk1 fiesta bda rear wheel drive with transaxle. Made in 1978 I think Was this the car you were thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Repost of the Mk1 Cortina Fastback Images for this thread. Four Prototypes made in Victoria Australia for consideration. Its design shows its links being similar to the Anglias above, confirming Cols reference to its Australian origins. Out of the four Prototypes made only one was a four door with images documenting it quite well. Images of the two door versions are a little rarer. Here however is one from the rear. (Not convinced by the additional rear spoiler though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeigeAl Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 11 hours ago, preacherman said: Mk1 capri 4 x 4 A family member of mine worked on the development of this project at Laycocks Engineering (of overdrive gearboxes fame). Unfortunately I don't know much more about it as the family member now lives overseas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Capri Estate or Ute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 The Estate looks like a Scimitar?, the Ute just looks hideous!, and the owner of the 4x4 is a pussy - too rare to drive - what b0**ux! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 hour ago, katana said: The Estate looks like a Scimitar?, the Ute just looks hideous!, and the owner of the 4x4 is a pussy - too rare to drive - what b0**ux! I have heard of a Scimitar so that may be correct. I quite like it so would love to hear more if anyone knows anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 What the Capri or the Scimitar? Here's a pict of the latter for comparison...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 I heard that the Capri estate was a photo shop job as there are no signs of tops of seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Yep photo shop ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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