{"product_id":"nfc5001-ford-cortina-mk5-cardinal-red","title":"NFC5001 Ford Cortina Mk5 Cardinal Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eOxford Diecast NFC5001 Ford Cortina Mk5 Cardinal Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScale 1:148, N Gauge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the 1:148 Oxford range of classic cars comes the Ford Cortina Mk 5. It represents 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\n\u003cp\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 headlights incorporating larger indicators, a slatted front grille, a flattened roof, slimmer C-pillars and revised vent cover.  The interior also benefited from detailed changes, including the dashboard and centre console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis N 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.  This new Mk 5 completes the Cortina timeline for its many enthusiastic followers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImage copyright Oxford Diecast Ltd. Used with permission.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53341017506131,"sku":"NFC5001","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_NFC5001.jpg?v=1774611225","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/nfc5001-ford-cortina-mk5-cardinal-red","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}