Sarkie's Parking Space

Sarkie's Parking Space


Crusader


Specs
The Crusader was a run-out model for the Cortina and was based on the standard GL with some optional extras and the option of two tone paintwork.

Engine
1.3 OHV/1.6 OHC with single variable venturi carburettor
1.6/2.0 OHC with twin venturi carburettor
all with automatic choke

1.3 engines were only available on saloons.

Transmission
4 Speed manual/3 Speed Automatic
synchromesh on all forward gears

Steering
Rack & Pinion

Suspension
Front suspension: Independent. Short and long arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar. Telescopic shock absorbers.

Rear Suspension: Four bar link. Variable rate coil springs and anti-roll bar. Gas shock absorbers.

Brakes
9.75" front discs, 8" rear drums (9" on 2.0)

Wheels
165 SR x 13 radial ply tyres on steel wheels with 5½" rims with embellishers.

Lighting & Electrical
35 A/H alternator
Heated rear window
Hazard Warning Lights
Reversing Lights
Rear Fog Lights

Body
4 door saloon and estate.
Two tone body and bonnet stripes
Laminated windscreen
Black Radiator Grille (Upper body coloured on two tone models)
Bodyside Moulding
Chrome (Black on two tone models) bumpers with wrap-around end caps
Black windscreen and rear window inserts
Anti-burst door locks
Child proof locks on rear doors
Driver & passenger door mirrors
Body dimensions

Interior
Four spoke soft-feel steering wheel
two tone fabric - dark outer Durham, light inner Crushed Velour
Head Restraints
Heater demister with variable speed fan
Full centre console
Glove box with lid
'Simulated Wood' grain facia
Wood veneer door cappings
Trinket tray
Ford P21 push button radio
Front & rear grab handles
Two rear coat hooks
Rear centre armrest
Front inertia reel seat belts
Two speed wipers with electric screen wash
Cigar lighter
Ashtray
Courtesy light
Driver and passenger sunvisors

Instrumentation
Odometer
Tripmeter
Clock
Oil pressure failure warning light
Brake failure warning light

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Two tone colour combinations
Upper Colour Lower Colour
Crystal Green Strato Silver
Cardinal Red Strato Silver
Titan Blue Strato Silver
Rio Brown Champagne Gold