Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 13th October from 12pm
Auction 14th October, 2026 12:00
Location: Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
Registration No: NSL 232
Chassis No: 204E-249440
MOT: Exempt
Benefiting from recent works and new parts
Finished in an attractive colour scheme
Offered without reserve as a driving project
Launched at the 1950 Motor Show, Ford’s Consul and Zephyr Six broke new ground for the Dagenham firm. Both models were of unitary construction and featured overhead-valve engines, three-speed synchromesh gearboxes and MacPherson strut independent front suspension. Together with the range-topping Zodiac, the Consul and Zephyr were totally redesigned for 1956, emerging in Series II guise larger than before and benefiting from engines of increased displacement, in the case of the Consul’s four-cylinder unit, to 1. 7-litre. Needless to say, these new engines were also more powerful, enabling overall gearing to be raised for more relaxed cruising, while the brakes were up-rated accordingly. The key-operated combined ignition/ starter switch was a ‘first’ for a British car. Introduced in February 1959, a major facelift saw the MkII range emerge in ‘Lowline’ form, with a roof 1½” lower than before. There were also numerous detail styling changes both inside and out, prompting Ford’s publicity department to declare ‘Everything’s New!’. The Deluxe model was added to the top of the range to include a leather interior, upgraded horn ring to the steering wheel, cigarette lighter and optional two-tone paint.
An intriguing driving project, this Consul benefits from recent works and parts including cylinder head skimming (£540), new valves, new valve seats and unleaded conversion (£500), new radiator core (£340), refurbished water pump (£140), new brake cylinders & shoes all round, new clutch master cylinder, new ignition switch and 4 new tyres. Offered without reserve.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
