181 Ford Consul Mk.II Highline (1959)
Ford Consul Mk.II (1956-62) Engine 1703cc S4 OHV Production 350,244 (all Mk.II)
Registration Number WLH 982 (London)
FORD (UK) SET
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Restyled from the stubbier Mk.I, longer wheelbase, improved weight distribution and bigger engine helps boost top speed to over 80mph.
In 1956, a new Consul appeared with the Ford code of 204E powered by a larger 1703cc four cylinder 59bhp engine, and along with the six cylinder Zephyr, the Mark IIs shared their body design and rode on a longer wheelbase than their stubbier forbears. The roof profile was lowered in 1959 on the Mark II 'lowline' version, which also had redesigned rear lights and much of the external bright work in stainless steel. Front disc brakes with vacuum servo appeared as an option in 1960 and were made standard in 1961. The name became the Consul 375 in mid-1961.
This is an early 1959 model, known as the Highline, later in the same year the model was revised as a Consul Lowline with the plated window frames and lower roof .
The 375 number was introduced in late 1961 to avoid (unlikely) confusion with the Classic officially the Consul Classic
Many thanks for a fantabulous
46,068,242 views
Shot Brooklands New Years Day Gathering, 01.01.2016 - Ref 111-181.
181 Ford Consul Mk.II Highline (1959)
Ford Consul Mk.II (1956-62) Engine 1703cc S4 OHV Production 350,244 (all Mk.II)
Registration Number WLH 982 (London)
FORD (UK) SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
Restyled from the stubbier Mk.I, longer wheelbase, improved weight distribution and bigger engine helps boost top speed to over 80mph.
In 1956, a new Consul appeared with the Ford code of 204E powered by a larger 1703cc four cylinder 59bhp engine, and along with the six cylinder Zephyr, the Mark IIs shared their body design and rode on a longer wheelbase than their stubbier forbears. The roof profile was lowered in 1959 on the Mark II 'lowline' version, which also had redesigned rear lights and much of the external bright work in stainless steel. Front disc brakes with vacuum servo appeared as an option in 1960 and were made standard in 1961. The name became the Consul 375 in mid-1961.
This is an early 1959 model, known as the Highline, later in the same year the model was revised as a Consul Lowline with the plated window frames and lower roof .
The 375 number was introduced in late 1961 to avoid (unlikely) confusion with the Classic officially the Consul Classic
Many thanks for a fantabulous
46,068,242 views
Shot Brooklands New Years Day Gathering, 01.01.2016 - Ref 111-181.