No Reserve.

Registration No: NSL 232Chassis No: 204E-249440MOT: Exempt

Benefiting from recent works and new parts
Finished in an attractive colour scheme
Offered without reserve as a driving project


Launched at the 1950 Motor Show, Ford’s Consul and Zephyr Six broke new ground for the Dagenham firm.

Both models were of unitary construction and featured overhead-valve engines, three-speed synchromesh gearboxes and MacPherson strut independent front suspension.

Together with the range-topping Zodiac, the Consul and Zephyr were totally redesigned for 1956, emerging in Series II guise larger than before and benefiting from engines of increased displacement, in the case of the Consul’s four-cylinder unit, to 1.7-litre.

Needless to say, these new engines were also more powerful, enabling overall gearing to be raised for more relaxed cruising, while the brakes were up-rated accordingly.

The key-operated combined ignition/starter switch was a ‘first’ for a British car.

Introduced in ...