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Description
Current owner 11 years; a really super example of
this classic executive saloon
The largest
and most upmarket car in the Ford range, the six-cylinder Zodiac MkIII came out
in 1962 and remained on sale until 1966 when it was replaced by the more severe
and angular MkIV. Aimed squarely at the executive class of the Swinging Sixties,
it had crisp transatlantic styling and a luxurious interior with lashings of
chrome and a wood veneer dash.
Power came from
a 109bhp 2,553cc straight-six mated to a four-speed all synchro column-change
manual gearbox which gave it a top speed of 101mph. Braking was servo-assisted
with discs at the front and drums at the rear.
First registered in Birmingham in April 1965, this lovely Zodiac
has had seven owners from new and has been in the current ownership since 2012.
Although there is no early history with the car, it has clearly been cherished
and it looks most attractive indeed.
Various
old MOTs show that the car has only covered some 5,500 miles since 1989, the
odometer currently showing 89,822 miles. While there are only a few invoices on
file for routine upkeep, the car has obviously been well-looked-after and
various passes indicate that it has been regularly seen on the show circuit
while in the hands of MkIII Zephyr/Zodiac club members.
As you can see in the photos, the bodywork is arrow straight with
excellent panel gaps and a lustrous dark green paint finish. The interior also
looks very smart and original, the only obvious defect being the dash top which
has some cracks in the fabric above the radio – a retro classic unit with
CD/USB/MP3 functionality. A Kenlowe fan has been fitted at some point, along
with a battery cut-off switch, and the car comes with an original owner’s
handbook and a workshop manual.
A really super
example all round, this impressive Zodiac oozes Sixties style and has been
starting promptly and running well as we have moved it around on site.
For more information contact James on
07970 309907 or email james.dennison@brightwells.com