The Ford Cortina: Genesis. The first chapter in what is easily the most important book in British motoring history. | The Grand Tour

Canadian cop Cortina—In this episode of "Barn Find Hunter," Tom discovers a curious piece of Ford history tucked away in a Detroit industrial storage unit. This 1-of-5 Ford Cortina GT wagon was part of a test batch built for Canadian police back in the day. Walk around with Tom as he discovers the owner's large collection of oddballs and rarities. Tune in to see more: https://hagerty.me/3Cph0bF. | Hagerty

A Thrilling Stunt: Ford Cortina's Bobsled Run By winter 1964, the Ford Cortina had already made a name for itself in European motorsport, with an impressive 200 Cortina-related victories. To capitalize on this success and generate buzz around the car, Ford orchestrated an unconventional publicity stunt. In December 1964, 19 brave drivers, including renowned champions Henry Taylor, Jim Clark, Vic Elford, Jack Sears, Colin Chapman, and Sir John Whitmore, gathered in Italy. Their mission? To naviga