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1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 19 Jun 2024
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1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac
UK • 19 Jun 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac, estimated at £11,000 - £13,000, has undergone a recent comprehensive restoration, including an engine and gearbox overhaul, and boasts excellent ratings for its mechanical and cosmetic condition. While it features an upgraded Mk2 Zodiac engine and some minor issues like handbrake adjustment, its well-maintained, mostly original interior and overall solid performance make it a desirable classic.
Condition
7
The vendor rates the engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, bodywork and paintwork all as ‘excellent’ and the interior trim as ‘very good’. The car has had a recent comprehensive restoration and engine and gearbox overhaul.
/ 10
64,000 miles
206E8138
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
855 XVY
1956
Auction
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1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 19 Jun 2024
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Description
PLEASE NOTE : This lot has been uprated with a Mk2 Zodiac engine and the vehicles numbers have been updated accordingly.
Introduced in early 1951, Ford's Consul (four-cylinder) and Zephyr (six-cylinder) models were notable for their use of a monocoque bodyshell, MacPherson Strut independent front suspension and hydraulic drum brakes.
Able to seat up to six thanks to the provision of a front bench seat and column gearchange, the Ford duo were powered by a new generation of 'oversquare' engines.
Notably rugged and surprisingly quick, the 2262cc OHV-engined Zephyr Six proved a highly effective rally car with Maurice Gatsonides winning the 1953 Monte Carlo Rally aboard one and Vic Preston piloting another to victory on the 1955 East African Safari Rally.
Unveiled at the 1953 London Motor Show, the range topping Zephyr Zodiac cost £851 and boasted such niceties as: a clock, heater, windscreen washers, gold plated lettering and spot lamps etc.
Though solid colours remained optional, mos...
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
Valid
Expires on 19th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
65,003 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Mar 2026, 65,003 miles
Passed
On 20th May 2023, 62,993 miles
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