1954 Ford Zephyr Reg. no. CPV 258 Chassis no. 101016 Engine no. t.b.a.

1954 Ford ZephyrReg. no. CPV 258Chassis no. 101016Engine no. t.b.a.The six-cylinder Ford Zephyr and its slightly shorter four-cylinder sibling, the Consul, were launched at the Earls Court motor show in 1950, with production commencing on the 1st of January 1951. The cars represented a major styling update for the British arm of Ford, whose post-war offerings up to this point had consisted largely of updated pre-war designs. The new Zephyr, conversely, followed the styling trends set by the American parent company, and thus brought a rather more flamboyant air to the Ford range. With a 2262cc six-cylinder engine and three-speed manual gearbox, these cars could reach 80mph. They also had some success in contemporary motor sports events, with a victory on the 1953 Monte Carlo Rally followed in 1955 by a win at the famously gruelling Safari Rally. The Mk. 1 Zephyrs sold well in their five-year production run and have since become an iconic 1950s classic.This 1954 Zephyr has been owned by the vendor for 22 years. Largely restored by the previous owner, it remains in good all-round condition. Indeed, it has won a few awards at local shows and rallies. It is fitted with some characterful period features such as a sun visor, headlight cowls, hooded mirrors, and the original radio. In dry storage for the last two years, the car would benefit from the usual recommissioning – the vendor also states that the brakes have ceased functioning while in storage. Set to be a fine 1950s classic once returned to action, this Zephyr also comes with a current V5C.