Highlights
- Comprehensively restored around 2012 with extensive photo documentation
- Only approximately 350 miles driven since rebuild
- Engine recently rebuilt
- Interior has been retrimmed to a good standard
The Appeal
The Ford Consul Mk. II was an essential fixture in Ford's post-war British lineup, sharing its basic body shell with the Zephyr range while carrying a more larger, more eminently usable 1,703cc four-cylinder engine. It continued the predecessor's American-inspired bodywork in style, and the Consul rapidly bedded in as a truly quintessential mid-century car.
This particular 1961 Consul 375 has undergone a comprehensive restoration around 2012, and is still in utterly fine fettle. The extensive rebuild is thoroughly documented with photographs showing the meticulous work carried out, including body restoration, engine rebuild, and interior retrimming. It's only covered circa 350 miles since, and still carries beautiful red paintwork and a well-appointed cabin.
This particular 1961 Consul 375 has undergone a comprehensive restoration around 2012, and is still in utterly fine fettle. The extensive rebuild is thoroughly documented with photographs showing the meticulous work carried out, including body restoration, engine rebuild, and interior retrimming. It's only covered circa 350 miles since, and still carries beautiful red paintwork and a well-appointed cabin.
History and Paperwork
- Originally registered on 28th March 1961
- Has had 10 former registered keepers
- Current keeper has owned the vehicle since 5th June 2023
- Underwent extensive restoration around 2012
- Comprehensive photo documentation of the rebuild process available
- Only approximately 350 miles covered since the restoration
- Supplied with V5C registration document
- Extensive history folder included
The Condition
- Presents in clean and tidy condition with no obvious signs of corrosion
- Body restoration included new floors and fabrication of previously corroded areas
- High-quality paintwork
- Fitted with period-friendly Wolfrace alloy wheels
- Interior has been retrimmed to a good standard (though not to original specifications)
- Seats in good, clean order
- Instruments are clean and legible
- Dashboard in good condition
The Mechanics
- 1,703cc 4-cylinder engine
- 3-speed manual transmission
- Engine appears in very good order following recent rebuild
- Recently fitted with a new clutch
- New water pump recently installed
- Stainless steel exhaust system
- Additional rear exhaust pipe fitted
- Front disc brakes with vacuum servo (standard from 1961)
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