Highlights
- Featured in the 2015 film "Legend" starring Tom Hardy as the Kray twins; rebadged as an Anglia specifically for the movie
- Legend movie feature in the video below!
- Documented history including a newspaper article about a 1963 journey to Poland
- In current ownership for approximately 10 years
The Appeal
The Ford Popular was Ford UK's budget offering in the 1950s, providing affordable motoring to the masses with its simple, no-frills approach. This 1959 example comes with a fascinating provenance, having been featured in the 2015 gangster film "Legend" starring Tom Hardy as (both) the notorious Kray twins.
For the film, the car was rebranded as an Anglia, with all original badging carefully preserved and stored. Beyond its movie appearance, this Popular boasts an intriguing history with its original Polish owner who drove it to Poland and back in 1963, documented in a newspaper article that accompanies the car. Having been part of the current owner's collection for around a decade, this characterful Ford represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic with fascinating history both on and off the silver screen.
For the film, the car was rebranded as an Anglia, with all original badging carefully preserved and stored. Beyond its movie appearance, this Popular boasts an intriguing history with its original Polish owner who drove it to Poland and back in 1963, documented in a newspaper article that accompanies the car. Having been part of the current owner's collection for around a decade, this characterful Ford represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic with fascinating history both on and off the silver screen.
History and Paperwork
- First purchased by a Polish owner who drove it to Poland and back in 1963
- Rebranded as an Anglia specifically for the 2015 film "Legend" starring Tom Hardy as the Kray twins
- 57,000 miles indicated are accurate according to the vendor
- All original badging is safely wrapped and stored in the boot
- Includes paperwork history, including MOTs and tax discs
- Features a tax disc placed in the vehicle for the film
- Includes a newspaper article about the original owner driving it to Poland in 1963
- Current owner has had the car for approximately 10 years as part of a small collection
- Being sold simply because the current owner has little time to drive it
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
The Condition
- Rare and example that has aged gracefully
- Mostly original factory paint, the vendor informs us
- Very presentable paint and brightwork
- Showing some wear and patina of age, but very well-presented overall
- Commendably original interior with some wear and fading in places
The Mechanics
- 1.2-litre (1,172cc) four-cylinder side-valve petrol
- Three-speed manual gearbox
- The vendor informs us that the car runs and drives well
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