Donncha 8 Posted July 19, 2020 Hi, Was there an L model in the mk3 estate,, facelift or prefacelift ? Denis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
consul315 172 Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) yep, both had an L version, facelift came as "L-decor" as well Edited July 19, 2020 by consul315 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano66 205 Posted July 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Donncha said: Hi, Was there an L model in the mk3 estate,, facelift or prefacelift ? Denis. Pre facelift came in L & XL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 523 Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) There was 1.3 base,L 71 only (optional bench seat also on 4dr saloon) manual only. 1.6 base,L (optional bench seat 71 only also on 4dr saloon) all years. 1.6 L decor facelift (74 only). 1.6/2.0 XL all years 2000E facelift only (74 onwards). No factory GT or GXL versions ( note that all E's the trim plate says GXL). These are build dates not registration dates. Edited July 19, 2020 by sheffieldcortinacentre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donncha 8 Posted July 20, 2020 Thanks for the replies people, I guess these models are few and far between now. don't think I have come across any on the forums. Denis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
consul315 172 Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) mine's an L, one prev owner but tatty and lhd Edited July 20, 2020 by consul315 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 523 Posted July 20, 2020 Mine was an "L" but now a GT, can Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano66 205 Posted July 21, 2020 22 hours ago, sheffieldcortinacentre said: Mine was an "L" but now a GT, can Looks like a tidy motor Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 523 Posted July 21, 2020 1:1 scale needs it's first set of arches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donncha 8 Posted July 22, 2020 19 hours ago, Deano66 said: Looks like a tidy motor Craig like that colour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 523 Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) Ford LeMans green (was avl on pre-facelift mk3's) was sapphire blue originally. Has all GT bits (seats are MK3 Granada leather all round heated fronts great for my back) been my daily for nearly 20 years shared over last 5ish with falcon Ute. Covered in tree sap etc at moment. Edited July 22, 2020 by sheffieldcortinacentre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donncha 8 Posted July 24, 2020 I have a 2000L 1973 saloon and it was my intention as part of it's restoration to rig up the similar Granada seats you mention in the same way also to yours, now the car does require a fair restoration and is not on any to do list of mine any time soon. I do like the base models. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donncha 8 Posted July 24, 2020 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1245137 Sure enough one shows up ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites