£8,960 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI
Brightwells • UK • 6 Aug 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£8,960 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI
UK • 6 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac, from a deceased estate, boasts only 32,000 miles and a well-preserved original interior. Recent servicing, including a brake overhaul and new clutch, enhance its appeal, making it a mechanically sound and aesthetically pleasing classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as a 'fabulous example' with 'lovely paintwork and original interior'. It runs 'like a sewing machine' and has had recent mechanical work, including a new clutch and brake overhaul. While there's no mention of specific flaws, the description suggests it's in very well-maintained condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections, justifying an Excellent rating.
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32,049 miles
E0TTA166596
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
MTH92
1956
Auction
£8,960 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI
Brightwells • UK • 6 Aug 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Description From a deceased estate; only 32,000 miles indicated and believed correct; lovely paintwork and original interior; overdrive; recent new clutch and brake overhaul; runs like a sewing machine; a fabulous example of this rare Fifties Ford 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, a cabin heater and optional overdrive.
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.
Although there is no early history, 13 old MOTs show the mileage creeping up from 19,838 in 1996 to 24,709 in 2006.
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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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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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