The Berlinetta was launched in 1983 version using Ford Cortina Mk III or IV parts.

Of those who had bought Roadsters originally, some now wanted more room for offspring and partners who also wanted to enjoy the fun of the Marlin.
So 1983 saw the introduction of the Ford Cortina (later, Sierra) based Berlinettas as a 2+2 coupé.
 This came complete with previously unheard of luxuries such as wind-up windows, a lockable boot and a hardtop option.
A touring car rather than a sports car, sales of the car were fewer than the Roadster, mainly due to the more limited market for such a car.
The Berlinetta was launched in 1983 version using Ford Cortina Mk III or IV parts.
Of those who had bought Roadsters originally, some now wanted more room for offspring and partners who also wanted to enjoy the fun of the Marlin. So 1983 saw the introduction of the Ford Cortina (later, Sierra) based Berlinettas as a 2+2 coupé.  This came complete with previously unheard of luxuries such as wind-up windows, a lockable boot and a hardtop option. A touring car rather than a sports car, sales of the car were fewer than the Roadster, mainly due to the more limited market for such a car.
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