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£12,768 (Est: £9,800 - £11,000)

1956 FORD ZEPHER ZODIAC MKI

United Kingdom • 25 Mar 2026 • Lot 1

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI is a rare, British-built luxury car, with only 50 believed to be left on UK roads. The car has undergone a restoration, is in good running order, and features its original logbook and paperwork, making it an attractive proposition for enthusiasts.

Condition

7

The car starts, runs, and drives beautifully, suggesting good mechanical condition. It has had a restoration including a respray, replacement clutch, and seal replacements, which improve its condition. The mileage is unwarranted and there may be slight wear visible, suggesting it's not in pristine condition.

/ 10

Manual

Transmission:

69649

Chassis No:

Odometer:

72,638 miles

FP 7197

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1956 FORD ZEPHER ZODIAC MKI
The 1956 Ford Zepher Zodiac (MkI) is a British-built luxury variant of the Zephyr, produced until mid-1956, only 50 Ford Zodiacs are left on UK roads as of September 2025.
It features a 2262cc straight-six engine (68bhp), American-inspired two-tone styling, and, for the time, advanced unitary construction.

These often feature a column-change, three-speed manual, gearbox and are known for a top speed of around 82mph.

The 1956 model year marked the end of the MkI Zephyr Zodiac range before transitioning to the MkII.
Equipped with MacPherson strut front suspension, it offered, surprisingly good driving dynamics for a 1950s family car featuring luxury extras like a cigarette lighter, clock, fog lamps, and a heater.
This smart example from June 1956 starts, runs and drives beautifully, having been subject to a good quality restoration at some point including total respray, replacement clutch, engine oil seal, front & gearbox pinion seal, together with brake a...