Ford Zephyr Mk II
Overview
| Produced: |
1956-1962 |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats Pickup,2 doors,2 seats |
Despite strong sales for the Mk I Consul/Zephyr Ford introduced a facelift version, the Mk II, in 1956. The Mk II cars were larger than the Mk I model and so offered even more interior space than before. The body was all new and looked very transatlantic, similar in fact to many of the cars in the then current US Ford range.
The Zephyr used a larger 2553cc six cylinder engine and had improved performance, an automatic gearbox was also available for the first time on a UK built Ford. In 1959 the Mk II received some styling changes which included a lower roof line, these post-59 cars are now referred to as the "Low-Line" Mk II. Later cars around 1961 until production ended in 1962) had FRONT disc brakes as standard.
Production finished in 1962 with the arrival of the Mk III Zephyr.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2553cc | S6 OHV | Ford Zephyr engine | 82.55mm x 79.5mm | 7.8 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 mph | 24 mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| 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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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying Guide - 1956-1962 - Amazing Graces |
114 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2012 | |||
| Buying Guide - 1956-1962 - Amazing Graces - How to cash in on Ford's cult-status MkII Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac. | ||||
| Article |
21 Hottest ragtops |
48 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2007 | |||
| 21 Hottest ragtops - Summer's nearly here and you need a convertible to make the most of it. Whether your top priority is style, speed or space for you and the kids, look no further. We've got the best topless options for you in the next 21 pages. Ferrari mondial, Austin-Healey 3000, Triumph TR6, MGF, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider, Jaguar XK8, Ford Zephyr, TVR Griffith, Lancia Aurella B24 Spider/America, BMW Z1, Ponitac Bonneville, Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5. MGB, Mazda MX5, Ford Mustang, Morgan Plus 8, Honda S2000, Jaguar E-Type V12, Alfa Romeo Spider, Lotus 340R. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test: Summertime Soft-Tops |
40 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2004 | |||
| Group Test: Summertime Soft-Tops - Ten very different answers to fun in the sun for four. Dale Drinnon's complete guide to finding the perfect car for your perfect summer. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche, 1962 Singer Gazelle, 1981 Mini Moke, 1973 VW Beetle, 1961 Ford Zephyr, 1967 Triumph Herald, 1972 Morris Oxford Tourer, 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet, 1947, Triumph 1800 Roadster, 1976 Triumph Stag | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars January 2001 pg 120 |
120 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2001 | |||
| Raymond Mays Ford Zephyr - Saloon on the outside, race within; we drive a Raymond Mays - converted Zephyr. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac MkII |
172 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac MkII - Ford's 'Three Graces' are now seen as style icons as wells as outstanding classics, as Malcolm McKay explains. | ||||
| Article |
Brighton Breezy - Ford Zephyr |
106 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2011 | |||
| Brighton Breezy - Ford Zephyr - The Ford Zephyr was a bold new design 60 years ago, and still makes a fine classic saloon. | ||||
| Article |
Estate of the art |
64 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2007 | |||
| Estate of the art - Very unusual and rather useful are two ways of describing this Ford Zephyr Mk II Estate - and after 16 years, owner Reg Wernham is still smitten. | ||||
| Article |
Restoration- Zee-ing double |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Spring 2007 | |||
| Restoration- Zee-ing double - Colin Atkinson collected so many parts restoring his first Zephyr convertible that he bought himself a second one. Ford Zephyr | ||||
| Article |
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 |
Buying Power - MKII Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac |
20 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 6 January 2005 | |||
| Buying Power - MKII Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac - Known as ’The Three Graces’ the second generation of Consuls, Zephyrs and Zodiacs were big on style. But they can also be big on rust, which is why reading RICHARD GUNN’s buying guide is a good idea before you snap one up. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Zephyr/Zodiac MK II |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 12th May 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Ford Zephyr/Zodiac MK II - Built 1956-62, six-seater, four-door saloon, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive, 2553cc six-cylinder engine. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 17 October 2001 pg 8 |
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. | ||||
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