Vauxhall Cresta!

I thought I'd add the second post just to show you the backs lights of a different one!

Four pics, in one post!

How many Fords? From top left: 1965 Ford Zephyr MK3, The two MK1's, Consul and Zephyr Six, Prefect 100E and Zephyr MK2!

THE LAST TWO! 1966 Triumph TR4A...

...convertible!

1966 Triumph 1300!

I bet you've seen the 1500's and 2000's, but what about this?

This post is going to be considerably smaller than the last one!

1955 Ford Consul MK1! And facts!

TJ's Ford Zephyr/Zodiac/Consul MK1 facts:

Representing a major change of design direction for the Ford company, the new family models introduced at the 1950 Earls Court Motor Show attracted much attention. The newcomers featured all-new, unitary construction bodywork (much lower and sleeker compared with most family cars at that time), plus independant, MacPherson strut type front suspension. Importantly too they were equipped with overhead-valve engines. Under the bonnet of the new Consul (see above) was a 1.7 litre four-cylinder motor, whereas the Zephyr was powered by a lusty 2.3 litre straight six. In both cases, the power was delivered to the rear wheels via a three-speed, column change gearbox. Stylish (and now much sought after) drophead versions arrived in late 1952. October 1953 saw the arrival of a new range-topper, the Zephyr Zodiac (much more advanced than the Zephyr Six), featuring a higher compression engine, fog, spot and reversing lamps, whitewall tyres (like the two I saw have got), leather upholstery, wing mirrors and a host of other standard features. 'Farnham' estate car conversions were offered from 1954. The range was discontinued in 1956, to make way for the new Mark II line-up. All versions are practical and spacious family classics and good ones can cost a fairbit to buy now, too, especially the Svelte convertibles.

Wow factor: **** (out of 5)

The Bottom Line

Produced: Consul and Zephyr Six 1950-56, Zephyr-Zodiac 1953-56.

Bodywork: Four-door saloon estate, two-door convertible.

Engine: Consul: Overhead-valve in-line four-cylinder 1508cc 47bhp. Zephyr/Zephyr-Zodiac: Overhead valve in-line six cylinder 2262cc. Zephyr 68bhp. Zephyr-Zodiac 71bhp.

0-60 mph: Consul: 26 secs. Zephyr/Zephyr-Zodiac 20 secs.

Top Speed: Consul: 70 mph. Zephyr/Zephyr-Zodiac 80+ mph.

Fuel Consumption: Consul: 25-32 mpg. Zephyr/Zephyr-Zodiac 20-28 mpg.

Prices: Consul saloon: 1950's: £300. Today: £2500. Consul Convertible: 1950's: £1000. Today: £8000. Zephyr Six saloon: 1950's £400. Today: £3500. Zephyr-Zodiac: 1950's: £500. Today: £3500+. Zephyr Six Convertible: 1950's: £1600. Today: £9000.

So everyone, that's everything you want to know about the Ford Zephyr Six, Consul and Zephyr-Zodiac Mk1!

TJ

Back of '54 Zephyr MK1!

I'll have to post the facts tomorrow!

But here's the back of the Zephyr MK1.

The facts will come with the Consul tomorrow, which is also a MK1.

1954 Ford Zephyr Six MK1!

Here's a TJ blog special!!

My favourite classic, the MK1 Zephyr!

The back of this is coming up! (And facts!)