i have a Cortina and this is on my rego for it and on the VIN plate
this is the details on it and the Engine # (its same as VIN/Chassis)
Make: Ford
Model: CRTINA (Cortina)
Body: Sedan
Year: 1977
Colour: GN (Green)
Tare 1188kg
Cyl: 6 (4.1L)
Fuel: PET (Petrol)
VIN #: CG58TR38007C
Block is Cast Iron
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i looked on google. found a 2.0L (4 Cyl) if it helps u try and Descipher the codes
Make: Ford
Model: CRTINA (Cortina)
Cyl 4 (2.0L)
VIN #: CG56XC53084R
Built May 1980
ADR: 27A
hope that helps ?
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Adding Link i found on google
http://www.axisuniversal.com.au/
this link is for a site that has a database of all Australia VIN's
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Axis has built a database that structures vehicle information into Make, Model, Derivative, Model Year, Specification, Standard Features and Options. Each and every vehicle identity i.e. Make, Model, Derivative, Year and Specification is coded with our own code. This easily identifies the vehicle and enables matching to other codes.
Below is an example of the type of information that can be extrapolated from a VIN code
VIN: 6H8VRK19HSL768159
6 = Australia
H8 = Holden
VR = VR or VRII Series
K = Commodore
19 = Sedan 4 Door
H = 3.8 Litre Fuel Injection Petrol
S= 1994 or 1995
L768159 = Build number
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