Ford Zodiac Mk III
Overview
| Produced: |
1962-1966, 77709 produced. |
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| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats Estate,4 doors,4 seats |
Ford announced Mk III versions of its Zephyr and Zodiac in 1962. Once again the Zodiac version formed the upper model in the range. However this time the Zodiac featured a unique body which looked considerably different from the lesser models, however the floor pan and running gear were essentially the same as the Zephyr 6 Mk III. The Zodiac also had more power than the Zephyr 6 (an extra 11bhp) which made it capable of reaching a top speed of 100mph.
Differences between the Zephyr and Zodiac were quite significant. The Zodiac had a unique four headlamp front and a full width grille. The rear doors were a different shape and the rear 1/4 windows were behind the doors, increasing the cars glass area. Production of the Zodiac Mk III continued until the new Mk IV models arrived in 1966. Practical Classics Spring 2007 - Featuring Buyers Guide Ford Zephry/Zodiac MKIII/Ford Cortina MKIII. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2553cc | S6 OHV | Ford Zephyr engine | 82.55mm x 79.5mm | 8.3 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mph | 18 mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Ford Zodiac | Anglia Car Auctions | 31 Mar 2012 | - | £4515.00 |
| 142 | Ford Zodiac MkIII | Barons | 12 Dec 2005 | £1800.00 | - |
| 03 | Ford Zodiac MK III | BCA | 29 Nov 2005 | - | £1750.00 |
| 625 | 1964 FORD ZODIAC Mk III FOUR DOOR SALOON | Christies | 1 Jul 2005 | £446.00 | - |
| 675 | 1965 FORD ZODIAC MK III FOUR-DOOR SALOON | Christies | 1 Jul 2005 | £1116.00 | - |
| 088 | Ford Zodiac | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Jun 2004 | £600.00 | - |
| 014 | Ford Zodiac MKII (1963) | Peter Francis | 14 May 2002 | £1000.00 | - |
| 662 | Ford Zodiac MKIII (1965) | Brooks | 6 Sep 1998 | Not sold | |
| 618 | Ford Zodiac MKIII (1963) | Sothebys | 25 Nov 1996 | - | £3795.00 |
| 237 | Ford Zodiac MKIII (1965) | Sothebys | 6 May 1996 | - | £6440.00 |
| 017 | Ford Zodiac MKIII (1964) | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Sep 1995 | £1500.00 | - |
| 356 | Ford Zodiac MKIII (1965) | Sothebys | 5 Sep 1994 | Not sold | |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200643 | Zephyr, Zodiac & Executive Mk 3 & 4 1962-71 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying guide - Ford Zephry/Zodiac MKIII (1968-1966) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2007 | |||
| Buying guide - Ford Zephry/Zodiac MKIII - Big fins and mod-approved accessories should have made Ford's Z-car a Camaby Street icon, but somehow it slipped throught the net...until now. | ||||
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Mutton dressed as lamb |
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| Publication | Practical Classics September 2001 | |||
| Mutton dressed as lamb - Dripping with extras at the top of the range, Danny Hopkins drives five executive wannabes. Vauxhall Viscount, Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre 4, Renault 30TX, Ford Zodiac MK III, Datsun 280C. | ||||
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Side by Side. Independent Rear Suspensions |
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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 |
Buying Power - Ford Zephyr/Zodiac MKIII 1962-1966 |
58 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 23 June 2010 | |||
| Buying Power - Ford Zephyr/Zodiac MKIII 1962-1966 - Full six seaters, with loads of luggage space, Ford's Z-cars make a huge amount of sense for those after a practival classic. RICHARD DREDGE tells you how to avoid a bad'un. | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Article |
Six Of The Best - Fifties Saloons |
39 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart November 2005 | |||
| Six of the best - Fifties Saloons - Austin A30/A35, Ford 100E Series, Wolseley 1500/Riley 1.5, Rover P4, Ford Consul/Zephyr, Zodiac MkII, Vauxhall Cresta/Velox 'PA'. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five 1960s Fords |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2004 | |||
| Marque Five 1960s Fords - When it comes to economical, period, family motoring, they don't come much more classic or usable that a Ford from the early Sixties, insists Paul Guinness. Ford Anglia 105E, Ford Cortina Mk1, Ford Zephyr, Ford Zodiac, Ford Classic & Capri, Ford Corsair. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Ford Zephyr/Zodiac MK 3 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 18th February 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Ford Zephyr/Zodiac MK 3 - Bigger, brasher and bolder than before, Ford's MK3 Zephyr and Zodiac range found considerable fame on TV as Z-Cars. Richard Gunn looks at buying the flagship Ford of the Sixties. | ||||
| 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 |
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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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