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Millionth Cortina Goes by Air. The millionth Ford Cortina car to be exported gets a
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Millionth Cortina Goes by Air. The millionth Ford Cortina car to be exported gets a
Millionth Cortina Goes by Air. The millionth Ford Cortina car to be exported gets a swinging send-off. It was flown by helicopter on Thursday (9-7-70) across the English Channel from Fords plant at Dagenham, Essex, to Ostend. Waiting to collect it was the cars buyer, a Belgian. But his cheque for the car was torn up by Britains Ambassador in Belgium, Sir John Beith, and he got it for nothing. The Cortina has been Britains top-selling export car since it was introduced almost eight years ago. July 1970 P001047
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Swinging Send-Off for the Millionth Cortina - A Historic Journey by Air
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. In this photo print, we witness a momentous occasion as the millionth Ford Cortina car embarks on an extraordinary journey through the skies. With its sleek design and impeccable craftsmanship, this iconic vehicle has become Britain's top-selling export car since its introduction eight years ago. On a sunny Thursday in July 1970, at Fords plant in Dagenham, Essex, excitement filled the air as a helicopter prepared to carry this special Cortina across the English Channel to Ostend. The anticipation was palpable as employees and enthusiasts gathered to bid farewell to this milestone automobile. Awaiting its arrival on Belgian soil was none other than the lucky buyer himself – a Belgian citizen who had eagerly anticipated owning this symbol of automotive excellence. Little did he know that fate had something extraordinary in store for him. As destiny would have it, Britains Ambassador in Belgium, Sir John Beith, decided to tear up the buyer's cheque for the car upon its arrival. In an unexpected act of generosity and goodwill between nations, Sir John gifted him with his dream vehicle free of charge. This remarkable event not only marked a significant achievement for Ford but also showcased how international relations can transcend boundaries through acts of kindness and camaraderie. This photograph serves as a timeless reminder of both technological prowess and human connection during an era defined by progress and innovation.
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