Highlights

Lovely, well detailed two-tone example in great condition
Recent major service and complete brake overhaul
Engine retuned with less than 1,000 miles since
Stored in a ventilated CarPort vehicle tent for the last 7 years
Featured in 'Your Classic Magazine' during previous ownership
Superb and well maintained example of these much-loved cars
Fitted with all available extras for this model when new

The Appeal

For those of a 1950s persuasion, feast your eyes, The Zodiac was the upmarket Zephyr that delivered transatlantic style to post-war British high streets. It proved that practical, reliable family saloons didn’t have to be dowdy and dull - they could be two-tone and be-chromed too. Just like this lovely car.

It is not surprising that enthusiasts love these early Mk1 cars, particularly the upmarket Zodiac with its posh leather interior and jazzy paintwork. Today they have a huge following.

Here is a superb example, a very pretty Canterbury Green with Dorchester Grey ‘55 whose condition shines out of the photos. No wonder it is a former star of Your Classics magazine. The current long term keeper has clearly loved it, driving it sparingly but treating it to regular maintenance. Highlights include a recent major service and engine tune and brake overhaul.

The keys to this car provide the keys to a vibrant 50s nostalgia scene. It will surely start conversations wherever it goes. The Zodiac is a classic to really enjoy with family and friends and this one looks a real treat.

The History and Paperwork

First registered on 22-02-1955
Current keeper since May 2017
Major service in mid-2021, including complete overhaul of brakes
Engine retune with less than 1,000 miles done since this
Stored inside ventilated CarPort vehicle tent for the last 7 years
Appeared in ‘Your Classic Magazine’ during previous ownership
Previous keeper was a member of Ford Five Stars for many years
Previous keeper also belonged to Forest Hill and District Classic Car Club
Numerous maintenance bills available over many years
Current keeper bought the car for nostalgic reasons
Well looked after and maintained by current keeper with evidence in photos
Current mileage is 52,657 but this may be higher due to five digit odo
Original Ford Workshop Manual and several maintenance manuals

The Condition

Smart two-tone Dorchester Grey with Canterbury Green paintwork
The two-tone colour scheme is correct for a Zodiac
Paintwork looks in very good order with some small touch-ups
Some body gaps are wider than they should be but body is generally very presentable
We are told the car has no rust, has been fully undersealed with no welding underneath
Chromework is in generally good order but bumpers have some small chrome blemishes
Neat exterior details including screen visor and auxiliary lights
Interior presents well, headlining good, upholstery and carpets refurbished
Internal electric clock fitted but not presently working
Alarm system fitted
All extras available in 1955 at the time of sale from Ford included
Reversing light
Driver's signpost viewing lamp
Front windscreen metal sunshade
Later generation FM/AM fitted
Original valve radio with separate amplifier unit comes with the car but is not fitted
Tyres all good, crossply tyres fitted, spare never used

The Mechanics

2,262cc straight six Ford engine
3spd manual gearbox with column shift
Engine converted to run on unleaded
Engine fully serviced in 2021
Recent engine tune with only 1,000 miles covered since work completed
Brakes overhauled in 2021
Vendor reports that it runs sweetly and starts well
Borg Warner overdrive factory fitted providing overdrive in 2nd and 3rd gears
Powertune brake vacuum servo retrofitted
New radiator fitted in 2020
Mechanical fuel pump replaced with electric in line with filter
Original fuel pump still fitted with spare available if required)
New battery fitted in November 2022
No mechanical or running gear issues according to seller
Reported to drive well and keeps up with modern traffic

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