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Zephyr Six (or Zephyr Mark I)

Production 1951-1956
148,629 saloons and 4048 convertibles made.
Body style(s) 4-door saloon
5-door estate (conversion)
2-door convertible (conversion)
Engine(s) 2,262 cc (138 cu in) straight-6 ohv
Wheelbase 107 in (2718 mm)
Length 172 in (4369 mm)
Width 64 in (1626 mm)
Height 60 in (1524 mm)
Curb weight 2,464 lb (1,118 kg)
Related Ford Consul I
Model number EOTA
The first of the Zephyr range was a lengthened version of the four-cylinder 1,508 cc (92 cu in) Consul, with a 2,262 cc (138 cu in) six-cylinder engine producing 68 bhp (51 kW). It had MacPherson Strut independent front suspension and a live axle with half elliptic springs at the rear. The car could reach just over 80 mph (130 km/h) and 23 mpg.

The Ford Zephyr Six was available with 4-door saloon, estate and 2-door convertible bodies. The convertible version was made by Carbodies and had a power-operated hood; the estate car was by Abbotts of Farnham and was sold as the Farnham.

The car was a success not only in the market place but also in competition. In 1953 a Ford Zephyr Six driven by Maurice Gatsonides won the Monte Carlo rally, pushing a Jaguar Mark VII into second place in the process.

A saloon tested by The Motor magazine in 1951 had a top speed of 79.8 mph (128.4 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in just 20.2 seconds. A fuel consumption of 23.7 miles per imperial gallon (11.9 L/100 km; 19.7 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost Ł842 including taxes but was fitted with optional leather trim, heater and radio (the basic car cost Ł842).

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Period pic of Gatsonides giving his Zephyr a wash while on a rally - a bit different to the power washes used on current WRC events