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How many Mk5 Ford Cortinas are left in New Zealand?
873still registered in New Zealand
Scarce 1 in 5,355 on the road Built 1979–1983
Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.
That is 28% 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 one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk5 Ghia | 55 | Rare | |
| Mk5 GL | 8 | Rare |
By engine size
The engine size the register records.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk5 2.0 L | 651 | Scarce | |
| Mk5 2.3 L | 139 | Rare | |
| Mk5 1.6 L | 49 | Rare |
Every Ford Cortina generation
How many of each are still registered.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mk1 | 1962–1966 | 461 | Scarce |
| Mk2 | 1966–1970 | 445 | Scarce |
| Mk3 | 1970–1976 | 462 | Scarce |
| Mk4 | 1976–1979 | 177 | Scarce |
| Mk5 (this page) | 1979–1983 | 873 | Scarce |
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