Registry: 1970 Ford Cortina
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Gerald Elliott's 1970 Ford Cortina
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Purchased Cortina new in 1970. Started road racing her in 1971.
Now highly modified with a 260Hp 2.3L 4 cylinder with Esslinger top end and Race Engineering bottom, Weber 50 DCO carbs.
T-5WC transmission and a Winters Mini Quick Change rear.
All Wilwood brakes, Goldstar clutch. Front suspension modified MacPherson strut with strut rod, custom lower ball joint with AFCO modified control arms, custom sway bar mounting. Full camber and caster adjustment. Rear suspension 3 link with HD Panhard and adj. sway bar. Steering VW rack and pinion.
Custom made electric system with Electromotive ignition.
Took her completely apart in Nov 2015 for a major rebuild.
Should be completed for the 2017 racing season in Atlantic Canada. See website www.elliottracingatlantic.com to see the Cortina's story plus see her in action on incar videos.
Now highly modified with a 260Hp 2.3L 4 cylinder with Esslinger top end and Race Engineering bottom, Weber 50 DCO carbs.
T-5WC transmission and a Winters Mini Quick Change rear.
All Wilwood brakes, Goldstar clutch. Front suspension modified MacPherson strut with strut rod, custom lower ball joint with AFCO modified control arms, custom sway bar mounting. Full camber and caster adjustment. Rear suspension 3 link with HD Panhard and adj. sway bar. Steering VW rack and pinion.
Custom made electric system with Electromotive ignition.
Took her completely apart in Nov 2015 for a major rebuild.
Should be completed for the 2017 racing season in Atlantic Canada. See website www.elliottracingatlantic.com to see the Cortina's story plus see her in action on incar videos.
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | Gerald Elliott [GElliott] |
| Location: |
Enfield, NS, Canada  |
| Status: | Racer, Restoration in progress |
| VIN: | CORTINARACER |
| Model Year: | 1970 |
| Original Colour: | White |
| Current Colour: | Red/white |
| Odometer: | 60,000 miles |
| Engine Type: | 2.3L 4 cyl |
| Transmission: | T-5WC |
| Last Updated: | 2017-02-07 08:44:09 |
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2017-02-07 08:44:09
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1970 | Gerald Elliott |
Added to Registry (ID 37210) |
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