First introduced in 1950, there was a lot of Americanisms to be found in the Zephyr. This was the largest car by Ford of Britain all the way up until its replacement by the Consul and Granada, and was loaded with Detroit-esque styling, smatterings of chrome and that elegant profile that seemed to capture the Mother Road era so eagerly.
Perhaps it was a combination of these exoticisms that made them so popular with the British public. This particular Zephyr comes to us in a desirable Convertible set up, and has clearly been pampered - It's been with the current owner for over a decade and still looks as bright as a pin, backed by a pretty impressive paperwork file.
The History and Paperwork
Registered in 1961
Four registered keepers since 1996
Purchased by the current owner in 2009 and stored in a garage
Some service history and documentation available
MOT valid until May 2024
Currently indicates 18,722 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
Bodywork appears in smart condition with no unusual dents or dings
Car was resprayed before current ownership to Caribbean Blue
Paintwork has a few blisters and minor defects
Manual soft-top is in working order with no rips or tears we can spot
Colour-matched wheels look in good order
Whitewall tyres
The vendor informs us that the underside is in good condition
Interior is clean and well-maintained
All instruments are still presentable
Two-tone grey and white upholstery in good order
Door cards are well-presented
Floors appear solid, while the boot is nice and clean
The Mechanics
2,553cc (156 cu in) Zephyr OHV Straight 6 engine
3-speed manual transmission with factory overdrive
Engine bay looks in good order
We've no report of any mechanical issues
The vendor informs us that the car is driving nicely
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