Ford Consul I Eota
| Produced: |
1950-1956, 227732 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
Ford entered a new era in 1950 with its all new, mould breaking Consul/Zephyr range. Both the cars were completely new and based on the same basic unitary bodyshell and engine design. The advertising material proclaimed that the cars had "5 Stars", this referred to five all new features including Unitary Construction, MacPherson suspension and an OHV engine.
The Consul used a 1508cc four cylinder version of the new engine which was mated to a 3 speed manual gearbox. The styling of the new cars was very modern (for 1950) and the Consul version could be distinguished by its full width grille and plain trim. Vinyl upholstery was standard on the Consuls two bench seats, although leather remained a popular option. Although most Consuls were 4 door saloons, there was also a 3 position convertible and an estate version which sold in limited numbers.
The Ford Consul/Zephyr range sold well until their eventual Mk II replacements arrived in 1956. The Consul had established itself as a good quality medium size saloon and would pave the way for many later mid-range models such as the Cortina family. Practical Classics August 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Ford Consul Capri & Classic available. Click here to view in our shop.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
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| 1508cc | S4 OHV | Ford Consul Engine | 79.37mm x 76.2mm | 6.8 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
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| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
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| 73 mph | 27.2 s | 47 bhp 4400 |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
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| Drum | Drum |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Ford Consul MKI | Anglia Car Auctions | 31 Mar 2012 | - | £1525.00 |
| 683 | 1953 FORD CONSUL FOUR-DOOR SALOON | Christies | 1 Jul 2005 | £4230.00 | - |
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200589 | Ford (European) Road Test Book: Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac Mk 1 and 2, 1950-62 | Brooklands Books |
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| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying Guide - Ford Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac MKI - 1950-1956 |
106 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2010 | |||
| Buying Guide - Ford Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac MKI - 1950-1956 - How to buy a Fifties Z-car that rocks as well as it rolls. | ||||
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On your marques - Z cars |
42 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2001 | |||
| On Your Marques - Z cars - From rally car to aircraft carrier, Simon Goldsworthy charts the rise and fall of Ford's groundbreaking Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac range. | ||||
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Practical Classics March 2001 pg 33 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2001 | |||
| Side by Side. Heroic Failures. Broken Promises. Some cars were born to wow the world, but the world didn't want to know. John Simister tries three manufacturers' shattered dreams. | ||||
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Buying Power - Ford Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac MK1 |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 January 2010 | |||
| Buying Power - Ford Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac MK1 - Ford doesn't always take the conservative approach. Innovative, stylish and hugely popular, these Fifties family saloons are well worthy of consideration, reckons BOB SCORAH. | ||||
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Six Of The Best - Fifties Saloons |
39 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart November 2005 | |||
| Six of the best - Fifties Saloons - Austin A30/A35, Ford 100E Series, Wolseley 1500/Riley 1.5, Rover P4, Ford Consul/Zephyr, Zodiac MkII, Vauxhall Cresta/Velox 'PA'. | ||||
| Article |
Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac Mk 1 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30 June 2005 | |||
| Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac Mk 1 - First in a long-running line of big British Blue Ovals, the Consul, Zephr and Zodiac poshed Ford firmly into the latter half of the 20th century. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying one of these still impressive cruisers. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Mart April 2003 pg 8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart April 2003 | |||
| Convertible Consul In Yellow. Mark Paxton talks us through a stiring story; a complete restoration to original of a fab Ford left languishing since 1963. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 17 October 2001 pg 8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 17 October 2001 | |||
| Buying Power. Mk II Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac. Dagenham's 'Three Graces' were the flagship Fords in the late Fifties and early Sixties. American size and style combined to make them among the marque's best loved classics says Ben Field. | ||||
