The Ford Cortina 1600E (where the "E" stands for Executive) is a legendary British classic car introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 1967. Manufactured until 1970 as part of the Cortina Mark II generation, it seamlessly combined the high-performance powertrain of the Cortina GT with the lowered, stiffened handling suspension of the legendary Lotus-Cortina.The 1600E was instantly recognizable by its balance of mid-tier muscle and high-end luxury styling:Exterior Styling: It featured distinctive 5.5-inch sculptured steel Rostyle wheels, dual driving lamps embedded in a matte-black front grille, a blacked-out rear tail panel, a factory-fitted vinyl roof, and a fine hand-painted coachline running down its flanks.Premium Cabin: The interior boasted a real burr walnut woodgrain dashboard and matching door cappings. It was packed with extra sound-deadening insulation, deep-pile carpets, fully reclining front bucket seats, a central 4-pod gauge cluster, and an aluminum three-spoke, leather-wrapped sports steering wheel.Body Configurations: The vast majority of the 60,087 units produced were 4-door saloons tailored for the UK market. There are approximately 480 Mk2 Ford Cortina 1600Es left in the UK. Of these survivors, about 310 are fully licensed and registered to drive on the road, while the remaining 170 are held off-road under a SORN