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1972 Ford Cortina (1600XL, orange, classic)
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This catalogue entry records a 1972 Ford Cortina 1600XL in orange from the 1970s.
The 1972 Ford Cortina 1600XL in orange is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.
1970s on screen
A credible seventies street need not be filled with cars from the same year; an evidence-led mix of ages gives the background a less arranged feel. Country roads can carry a seventies journey without much street dressing, but signs, fences and passing traffic still need reviewing through the intended camera position. Wardrobe should be researched for the character and date, rather than treating every seventies arrival as an excuse for the same conspicuous fashion cues.
Possible roles in a production
For a scene involving loaded belongings, the exact items should be rehearsed with the vehicle rather than assumed to fit from a photograph. A car parked outside a house can make a period neighbourhood feel occupied without needing a separate entrance to draw attention to it. Repeated arrivals work best when the performers have rehearsed their bags and coats, rather than discovering how to manage them during the take.
About this listing
For this 1972 Ford Cortina 1600XL, the recorded colour is orange and the catalogue category is Classic. A search for Ford Cortinas returns 22 entries. The listed years run from 1964 to 1982. Additional colours listed against this model include blue, blue and white, green and white and red. Two other ways into the catalogue are the 379 cars from the 1970s collection and the 345 Ford vehicles selection.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1972 Ford Cortina in orange for filming?
If the Ford Cortina suits your scene, let us know the filming dates and location together with its intended role, and we will investigate the available options.
Is the photo of this exact car?
A model image stands in for this Ford Cortina listing, rather than documenting an individual vehicle; the exact car and colour are confirmed when we send you options.
What if this Ford Cortina isn't available?
For a substitute, consider the 379 cars from the 1970s collection or the 345 Ford vehicles selection alongside the 22 Ford Cortinas; the scene guides which options we discuss.
Can it be driven on camera?
The Ford Cortina's use in a driving scene must be confirmed for that action, owner and insurance; transport to the production and the drivers are agreed through your brief.
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