{"product_id":"oxford-diecast-76fcg002-ford-cargo-box-van-white-oo-scale","title":"Oxford Diecast 76FC5001 Ford Cortina Mk5 Cardinal Red - OO Scale","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur Ford Cortina Mk5 model\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003erepresents the last in the Ford of Great Britain Cortina series, labelled a medium sized family car which spanned three decades from 1962 to 1982. It was the UK’s best selling saloon car throughout the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mk 5 was launched in August 1979 and in reality was an upgrade of the Mk IV, with prices starting at £3,475. The physical improvements included revised\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esquared off\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eheadlights incorporating larger indicators, a slatted front grille, a flattened roof, slimmer C-pillars and revised vent cover.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe interior also benefited from detailed changes, including the dashboard and centre console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprovements were also made to the engine range resulting in better fuel economy and power output. The 2.3-litre V6 engine was given electronic ignition and a slight boost in power output to 116 bhp, compared with the 108 bhp Mark IV. Ford also added improved corrosion protection on Mark V models, which is probably why more Mk 5 models have survived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur 1:76 scale tooling incorporates the physical features of the original and makes its debut in a bright red with black exterior trim, registered MMP 12X from 1981. The interior is brown except for the steering wheel and dashboard which are dark grey.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39271803846864,"sku":"76FC5001","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/2978\/5040\/files\/download_11_0a2a25c2-1bb8-48eb-8b6c-2a9b803f7237.jpg?v=1776337096","url":"https:\/\/www.modelrailwaysolutions.co.uk\/products\/oxford-diecast-76fcg002-ford-cargo-box-van-white-oo-scale","provider":"Model Railway Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}