Ford Zodiac Mk I Eotta
Overview
| Produced: |
1953-1956, 22634 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
Ford introduced a new luxury model, the Zodiac, to its big saloon range in 1954. The Zodiac was based on the six cylinder Zephyr and used a high compression version of the Zephyr engine. The Zodiac came with an incredibly high specification which included two-tone paint, white-wall tyres, twin auxiliary lamps and gold plated badges.
Inside the Zodiac boasted leather upholstery, a heater, clock, arm-rests and a radio. The Zodiac became popular with the public and added a touch of glamour to the other Ford saloon models. The Mk I Zodiac was eventually replaced by the larger Mk II in 1956. Practical Classics Spring 1997 - Featuring Buyers Guide Ford Consul, Zephyr, Zodiac Mk1. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2262cc | S6 OHV | Ford Zephyr engine | 79.37mm x 76.2mm | 7.5 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
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Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 bhp 4200 |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 519 | Ford Zodiac MKI (1955) | Thimbleby & Shorland | 17 Oct 1998 | £4500.00 | - |
| 337 | Ford Zodiac MKI (1955) | Sothebys | 30 Mar 1998 | - | £3680.00 |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200589 | Ford (European) Road Test Book: Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac Mk 1 and 2, 1950-62 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
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Buying Guide - Ford Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac MKI - 1950-1956 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2010 | |||
| Buying Guide - Ford Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac MKI - 1950-1956 - How to buy a Fifties Z-car that rocks as well as it rolls. | ||||
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Side by Side. Independent Rear Suspensions |
13 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2001 | |||
| Side by Side. Independent Rear Suspensions. Independence Day. Springing rear wheels separately is normal nowadays, but it wasn’t always so. John Simister samples five makers’ first bids for independence. | ||||
| Article |
Luxury Cruisers |
40 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Spring 2007 | |||
| Luxury Cruisers - It's the 1960s, and Merely owning a car is no longer a status symbol. What matters now is which car you own. Ford Humber Jaguar | ||||
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Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac Mk 1 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 30 June 2005 | |||
| Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac Mk 1 - First in a long-running line of big British Blue Ovals, the Consul, Zephr and Zodiac poshed Ford firmly into the latter half of the 20th century. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying one of these still impressive cruisers. | ||||
| Article |
Classics March 2003 pg 82 |
82 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2003 | |||
| Maintenance guide: Ford Zephyr/Zodiac MK2. The oh-so-rock'n'roll '50s Fords can be serviced at home with Kim Henson's in-depth guide. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 17 October 2001 pg 8 |
8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 17 October 2001 | |||
| Buying Power. Mk II Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac. Dagenham's 'Three Graces' were the flagship Fords in the late Fifties and early Sixties. American size and style combined to make them among the marque's best loved classics says Ben Field. | ||||
| Article |
Classics September 2001 pg 36 |
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| Publication | Classics September 2001 | |||
| Signs of the times. Motor manufacturers battled in the 1950s to provide the saloons demanded by a new motoring orientated market. Andrew Charman looks at the little and large saloon rivals. | ||||
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