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How many Mk1 Ford Cortinas are left in New Zealand?

461still registered in New Zealand

Scarce 1 in 10,141 on the road Built 1962–1966

Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.

That is 15% of the 3,123 Ford Cortinas still registered in New Zealand.

By badge

The versions the register records, most numerous first. Most cars are registered without one.

Which oneBuiltLeftGrade
Mk1 GT43Rare
Mk1 Lotus22Rare
Mk1 Super14Rare
Mk1 Deluxe6Rare

By engine size

The engine size the register records.

Which oneBuiltLeftGrade
Mk1 1.5 L272Scarce
Mk1 1.2 L93Rare
Mk1 1.6 L51Rare

Every Ford Cortina generation

How many of each are still registered.

Which oneBuiltLeftGrade
Mk1 (this page)1962–1966461Scarce
Mk21966–1970445Scarce
Mk31970–1976462Scarce
Mk41976–1979177Scarce
Mk51979–1983873Scarce

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