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£11,200

1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI

Brightwells • UK • 31 Jul 2024

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£11,200

1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI

UK • 31 Jul 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI is presented in stunning condition, having been well-maintained and recently serviced. With only 32,000 miles indicated and believed correct, this classic car boasts lovely paintwork, an original interior, and a recent mechanical overhaul, making it a desirable addition to any collection.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as a "real stunner" with "lovely paintwork and original interior". It has had a recent clutch and brake overhaul and the mileage is believed to be genuine based on an old MOT and the overall condition. The vendor has also had the car checked over by Zodiac Motor Services of Kent. The car starts promptly and drives nicely on site.

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32,000 miles

E0TTA166596

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

MTH92

1956

Auction

£11,200

1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI

Brightwells • UK • 31 Jul 2024

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Description Only 32,000 miles indicated and believed correct; lovely paintwork and original interior; recent new clutch and brake overhaul; a real stunner Unveiled at the 1950 London Motor Show, the Zephyr was the largest passenger car in Ford’s UK range and was fitted with a straight-six 2,262cc engine mated to a three-speed manual gearbox.

From 1953 a more upmarket Zephyr Zodiac version was available with a higher compression engine which raised power to 71bhp, plus luxuries like leather seats, windscreen washers, front spot lights and a cabin heater.

The MTH registration number implies that this lovely Zodiac was supplied new in Carmarthenshire in 1956, the last year of production for the Mk

I before it was replaced by the rather less glamorous Mk

II.

It has had six owners since 1985, according to the V5C, our vendor acquiring the car in 2019.

He has covered just a few hundred miles in the car, not wanting to add too much to the indicated mileage of just 31,985 which is believ...

Price Analysis vs Other Zephyr Zodiacs

£3,250

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,220

Median Price (Since 2020)

£19,548

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Zephyr Zodiac Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 21st Mar 2007

Latest MOT mileage:

24,709 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 22nd Mar 2006, 24,709 miles


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Auction House Headquarters

Brightwells

Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England

Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.

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