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1954 Ford Consul Mk1

1954 Ford Consul Mk1-Sold

Lot Number: 334

1954 Ford Consul Mk1

A fabulous opportunity for entry level classic car ownership with a rarely seen model. To be sold with 'No Reserve'.

  • Sold for: £3,600

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Black

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    TTN 314

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    90000 Miles

SUMMARY

A fabulous opportunity for entry level classic car ownership with a rarely seen model. To be sold with 'No Reserve'.

DESCRIPTION

  • Registered on the 02/02/1954 to the first of just two private owners
  • The Consul cost £732 new and the 1.5-litre engine returned 26mpg with a top speed of 72mph
  • A capable family car, very few Consuls have survived daily use and the British weather
  • The second owner treated the car to paint and interior works over the last decade, evidenced by photographs and receipts
  • With recently rebuilt carburettors this Consul would be an ideal first step into classic car ownership
  • The coachwork would benefit from corrosion rectification in places whilst the 67-year old interior could be enhanced
  • Offered to auction with its V5C, historic receipts, period marketing literature and photographic record of its respray

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
334
Make
FORD
Model
CONSUL 1ST GEN
Registration Number
TTN 314
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
E0TA123345
Engine Number
EOTA123345
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Black

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Arwel.

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SCORE:

82 / 135

Exterior

Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

Older respray now showing some spots of corrosion.

Interior

Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

Largely original but has benefitted from a new carpet and headlining at some stage. Seats show sign of repairs.

Engine

Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Carburetors have been recently rebuilt.

Transmission

Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Running Gear

Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels & Tyres:

Remarks

Tyres appear to be new-ish Maxxis.

Electrics

Minor:

Major:

Vehicle History

Remarks

V5C present together with handbooks and historic invoices.

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

TBC

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