Lot Ended
Description
Only 32,000 miles indicated and believed correct; lovely paintwork and
original interior; recent new clutch and brake overhaul; a real
stunner
Unveiled at the
1950 London Motor Show, the Zephyr was the largest passenger car in Ford’s UK
range and was fitted with a straight-six 2,262cc engine mated to a three-speed
manual gearbox. From 1953 a more upmarket Zephyr Zodiac version was available
with a higher compression engine which raised power to 71bhp, plus luxuries like
leather seats, windscreen washers, front spot lights and a cabin
heater.
The MTH registration number implies that this lovely Zodiac was
supplied new in Carmarthenshire in 1956, the last year of production for the MkI
before it was replaced by the rather less glamorous MkII.
It has had six owners since 1985, according to the V5C, our vendor
acquiring the car in 2019. He has covered just a few hundred miles in the car,
not wanting to add too much to the indicated mileage of just 31,985 which is
believed to be genuine. Although this can’t be warranted, it is certainly
plausible given the overall condition of the car, an old MOT from 2006 stating
the mileage as 24,709 at that date and recording no
advisories.
Invoices show that not long into our
vendor’s ownership he sent it to Zodiac Motor Services of Kent for a good
check-over. This included a full brake overhaul with new brake lines, pads,
seals etc; a carburettor rebuild/tune up; new clutch and slave cylinder; new
dynamo and a new battery.
As you can see in the
photos, the car looks stunning with glossy black paintwork and a nicely mellowed
original interior. Starting promptly and driving nicely on site, this is by far
the best MkI Zodiac we have ever offered and would sit well in any
collection.
Contact: [email protected]
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