350 Ford Zodiac Mk.III Farnham Estate (1964)
Ford Zodiac Mk.III (1962-66) Engine 2553cc S6 OHV Production 77,781
Body Abbott of Farnham
Registration Number ASX 21 B (Edinburgh)
FORD UK
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The Mark III Zephyr and Zodiac range was launched in 1966, completley restyled from the earlier generation though sharing some of its wmechanical components, as well as the basic chassis design, with the Mark II models. The exterior was designed by Canadian Roy Brown who also designed the Edsel and the Cortina, Rather than continue the Consul name, Ford UK decided to call its replacement Zephyr 4, the 4 indicating that it still used the four-cylinder 1,703 cc. The Zephyr Six and the Zodiac were powered by the Mark II Zephyr and Zodiacs 2,553 cc straight six engine but with a higher compression ratio and broader torque band. Unlike the Zephyr 4, the Zephyr 6 had a full width grille including the headlight surrounds: overall body length and width were the same for both Zephyr III versions.
The Zodiac was an upmarket version of the Zephyr 6, but differed considerably from that model by the limousine-type rear doors, sharper roofline (with narrower C-pillar) and tail, unique grille (four headlights instead of two), exclusive bumper bars, plusher seating, and up-market upholstery, dashboard and interior fittings. A choice of individual or bench front seat was available trimmed in leather or cloth. The front doors and bonnet panels were shared with the Zephyr 6. The Executive version had extra luxury fittings again. The 2553 cc single-carburettor six-cylinder engine was improved internally to increase the power output to 109 bhp and a new four-speed all synchromesh transmission with column change was fitted. The brakes, servo assisted, use discs at the front and drum at the rear.
Only Saloon were made by Ford, while the rarer Estate version were the work of Abbotts of Farnham. Large orders came from Ford for estate car versions of their Consul and Zephyr models which kept the firm in business during the late 1950s and early 1960s, after which Ford estate production (aside from the Corsair) was done by Ford themselves as the level of demand had shown mass production was viable.
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Shot 167.11.2014 at The National Exhibition Centre, Classic and Sportscar Show Ref 103-350
350 Ford Zodiac Mk.III Farnham Estate (1964)
Ford Zodiac Mk.III (1962-66) Engine 2553cc S6 OHV Production 77,781
Body Abbott of Farnham
Registration Number ASX 21 B (Edinburgh)
FORD UK
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
The Mark III Zephyr and Zodiac range was launched in 1966, completley restyled from the earlier generation though sharing some of its wmechanical components, as well as the basic chassis design, with the Mark II models. The exterior was designed by Canadian Roy Brown who also designed the Edsel and the Cortina, Rather than continue the Consul name, Ford UK decided to call its replacement Zephyr 4, the 4 indicating that it still used the four-cylinder 1,703 cc. The Zephyr Six and the Zodiac were powered by the Mark II Zephyr and Zodiacs 2,553 cc straight six engine but with a higher compression ratio and broader torque band. Unlike the Zephyr 4, the Zephyr 6 had a full width grille including the headlight surrounds: overall body length and width were the same for both Zephyr III versions.
The Zodiac was an upmarket version of the Zephyr 6, but differed considerably from that model by the limousine-type rear doors, sharper roofline (with narrower C-pillar) and tail, unique grille (four headlights instead of two), exclusive bumper bars, plusher seating, and up-market upholstery, dashboard and interior fittings. A choice of individual or bench front seat was available trimmed in leather or cloth. The front doors and bonnet panels were shared with the Zephyr 6. The Executive version had extra luxury fittings again. The 2553 cc single-carburettor six-cylinder engine was improved internally to increase the power output to 109 bhp and a new four-speed all synchromesh transmission with column change was fitted. The brakes, servo assisted, use discs at the front and drum at the rear.
Only Saloon were made by Ford, while the rarer Estate version were the work of Abbotts of Farnham. Large orders came from Ford for estate car versions of their Consul and Zephyr models which kept the firm in business during the late 1950s and early 1960s, after which Ford estate production (aside from the Corsair) was done by Ford themselves as the level of demand had shown mass production was viable.
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 30,725,200 views
Shot 167.11.2014 at The National Exhibition Centre, Classic and Sportscar Show Ref 103-350