Ford Squire 100E car 050311
The Squire shares the same 1172cc sidevalve Ford engine as its brother, the Prefect 100E
Built between 1955 and 1959
The Squire competed in the same market segment as the Hillman Husky and the Austin A30 / A35 based estate: these were significantly more popular in the UK than longer estates at the time. Total production was 17,812 cars.
The British Motor magazine tested a Squire in 1955 recording a top speed of 69.9 mph (112.5 km/h) and acceleration from 0-50 mph (80 km/h) in 20.2 seconds and a fuel consumption of 35.7 miles per imperial gallon (7.91 L/100 km; 29.7 mpg-US). The test car which had the optional heater cost £668 including tax
Ford Squire 100E car 050311
The Squire shares the same 1172cc sidevalve Ford engine as its brother, the Prefect 100E
Built between 1955 and 1959
The Squire competed in the same market segment as the Hillman Husky and the Austin A30 / A35 based estate: these were significantly more popular in the UK than longer estates at the time. Total production was 17,812 cars.
The British Motor magazine tested a Squire in 1955 recording a top speed of 69.9 mph (112.5 km/h) and acceleration from 0-50 mph (80 km/h) in 20.2 seconds and a fuel consumption of 35.7 miles per imperial gallon (7.91 L/100 km; 29.7 mpg-US). The test car which had the optional heater cost £668 including tax