386 Ford Zodiac Mk.IV (3012E) (1968)
Ford Zodiac Mk.IV (1966-72) Engine 2994cc V6 OHV Production (all Mk.IV Zephyr/Zodiac) 122,597
Registration Number FXD 564 F
FORD UK SET
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The Mark IV Zephyr - Zodiac were also the last of the line. Designed by Harley Copp, under the project title Project Panda. the cars would be powered by a new V4 engine in the Zphyr Four and V6s in the Zephyr 6 and Zodiac, but designers were keen to maintain the marques long bonnet. Harley Copp required that the car was both larger and had more internal space, and came up with the idea of placing the spare wheel ahead of the radiator on an angle, the result was a vehicle simular in dimenssions to the North american Ford Fairlane. The Mk IV range was launched, in early 1966 with new V-format engines, the 4 having a 1,996 cc (122 cu in) V4 and the 6 a 2,495 cc (152 cu in) V6 unit. The independent suspension was aided by servo-assisted disc brakes on all wheels.
At launch the Zodiac was Ford (Britain)s flagship model, topping the the Zephyr range. The Zodiac Mark IV and the later Executive had four headlights and an uprated 2,994 cc with a claimed 140bhp. Ford were determined to widen the price gap between the Zephyr and Zodiac versions, the Zodiac featured an alternator instead of a dynamo on the Zephyr, an adjustable steering column, a spare wheel in the engine compartment, a heater and Aeroflow ventilation, electric window washers, 2-speed wipers, a cigar lighter, rev counter, clock, ammeter, and reversing lights as standard.
The Executive version had the highest specification offered by Ford to UK customers in the 1960s. Automatic transmission (the Zodiac's four-speed manual box with overdrive being also available as a 'no cost' option, along with power steering and a sunroof were standard equipment. Other standard features included; fully reclining front seats, Walnut fascia, full instrumentation, carpeting throughout, reversing lights, fog lamps, front inertia reel safety belts, and a radio. The Executive was distinguishable from other models by exterior trim and name badges on the front and rear.
However the ponderous Detroit inspired styling failed to win over customers and by January 1967, less than a year after the car's introduction, it was announced that production of the Mark IVs was being cut back in response to poor sales.
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Shot 09:06:2014 ar The Luton Classic Car Show, Stockwell Park, Luton REF 102-386
386 Ford Zodiac Mk.IV (3012E) (1968)
Ford Zodiac Mk.IV (1966-72) Engine 2994cc V6 OHV Production (all Mk.IV Zephyr/Zodiac) 122,597
Registration Number FXD 564 F
FORD UK SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
The Mark IV Zephyr - Zodiac were also the last of the line. Designed by Harley Copp, under the project title Project Panda. the cars would be powered by a new V4 engine in the Zphyr Four and V6s in the Zephyr 6 and Zodiac, but designers were keen to maintain the marques long bonnet. Harley Copp required that the car was both larger and had more internal space, and came up with the idea of placing the spare wheel ahead of the radiator on an angle, the result was a vehicle simular in dimenssions to the North american Ford Fairlane. The Mk IV range was launched, in early 1966 with new V-format engines, the 4 having a 1,996 cc (122 cu in) V4 and the 6 a 2,495 cc (152 cu in) V6 unit. The independent suspension was aided by servo-assisted disc brakes on all wheels.
At launch the Zodiac was Ford (Britain)s flagship model, topping the the Zephyr range. The Zodiac Mark IV and the later Executive had four headlights and an uprated 2,994 cc with a claimed 140bhp. Ford were determined to widen the price gap between the Zephyr and Zodiac versions, the Zodiac featured an alternator instead of a dynamo on the Zephyr, an adjustable steering column, a spare wheel in the engine compartment, a heater and Aeroflow ventilation, electric window washers, 2-speed wipers, a cigar lighter, rev counter, clock, ammeter, and reversing lights as standard.
The Executive version had the highest specification offered by Ford to UK customers in the 1960s. Automatic transmission (the Zodiac's four-speed manual box with overdrive being also available as a 'no cost' option, along with power steering and a sunroof were standard equipment. Other standard features included; fully reclining front seats, Walnut fascia, full instrumentation, carpeting throughout, reversing lights, fog lamps, front inertia reel safety belts, and a radio. The Executive was distinguishable from other models by exterior trim and name badges on the front and rear.
However the ponderous Detroit inspired styling failed to win over customers and by January 1967, less than a year after the car's introduction, it was announced that production of the Mark IVs was being cut back in response to poor sales.
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 25,515,600 views
Shot 09:06:2014 ar The Luton Classic Car Show, Stockwell Park, Luton REF 102-386