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1961 FORD ZODIAC Convertible

1961 FORD ZODIAC Convertible. The Ford Zephyr is an executive car that was manufactured by Ford of Britain from 1950 to 1972. The Zephyr, and its luxury variants the Ford Zodiac and Ford Executive, were the largest passenger cars in the British Ford range from 1950 until their replacement by the Consul and Granada models in 1972. Initially the four cylinder version was named Ford Consul but from 1962 both four- and six-cylinder versions were named Zephyr. Zodiac Mark II In 1956 the Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac were all restyled. The 6-cylinder cars' engines were enlarged to 2,553 cc (156 ci), 64kW. The wheelbase was increased by 3 inches and the width increased to 69 inches (1,800mm). The weight distribution and turning circle were also improved. Top speed increased to 88mph (142 m/h) and the fuel consumption was also improved at 28mpg (10L/100 km; 23mpg). The Zodiac and Zephyr were also offered in two body styles these being the "Highline" and "Lowline", depending on the year of manufacture — the difference being 1.75in (44mm) being cut from the height of the roof panel. The "Highline" variant featured a hemispherical instrument cluster, whereas the "Lowline" had a more rectangular panel. There is no doubt that the performance of the Zephyr and the Zodiac series II models was restricted by the rudimentary exhaust system, both the manifold assembly and the exhaust itself. The well-known Raymond Mays complete engine conversion boosted the performance figures to a top speed of 101mph and 0-60 to 10.0s, with a standing quarter mile of 17.6s, as recorded by The Autocar magazine in issue dated 8 November 1957. As well as a 3-speed manual gearbox there was an optional overdrive and from 1956 (1959 in Australia) a Borg Warner DG automatic transmission. At first drum brakes were fitted all round (with a larger lining area of 147 sq in or 950 cm2) but front discs became optional in 1960 and standard from mid-1961 (in Australia only 4-wheel drum brakes were available; some dealers fitted servo-assistance from 1961). A two-door convertible version was offered with power-operated hood. Because of the structural weaknesses inherent in the construction of convertibles, few convertibles are known to survive. A convertible with overdrive tested by The Motor magazine in 1961 had a top speed of 88.3mph (142.1km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97km/h) in 17.0 seconds. A fuel consumption of 24.5miles per imperial gallon (11.5L/100 km; 20.4mpg) was recorded. The test car cost £1193 including taxes. Ford had first experimented with convertible versions of its Consul and Zephyr in the mid-50's with the Mk I cars. In that range the Zephyr topped the convertible range with a Zodiac version available. Due to the initial Mk I models success, Ford added a Zodiac Convertible to its all new Mk II range in 1956. Like the Zephyr version the Zodiac Convertible boasted a power operated, three position folding hood. The Zodiac came ‘fully loaded’ with luxury fittings and usually had two-tone paintwork, leather upholstery and a radio to add even more glamour. Model number 206E The Mark II Zodiac was slightly altered to distinguish it from the lesser variants, having more elaborate tail-end styling and at the front a different grille. The auxiliary lamps and wing mirrors were deleted from the Zodiac range but it retained two-tone paint, whitewall tires, chrome wheel-trim embellishers and gold plated badges. CC rating: 2,553cc 156 ci (2.5L) Inline 6 NZ First Registration: 26-Apr-2018 Registered previously in: USA First Overseas Registration: 1961