FORD Consul Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Ford UK produced the Ford Consul from 1951 to 1962. It was first shown in 1950 at the London Motor Show and Ford created a bit of a storm with the model as its package was rather advanced for the car's production year.

The Consul had a 1500 cc four-cylinder and it was the first British Ford with modern unibody construction. The model came with a 4-speed manual transmission and a top speed of 120 km/h.

The Ford code for the Consul was the EOTA.

Its sibling, the Zephyr, had a different engine with a 2262 cc displacement. The Zephyr was released in 1951. To distinguish the Consul from the Zephyr, the latter had a longer wheelbase and a six-cylinder engine producing 68 hp.

The Zephyr Zodiac appeared in 1953 and was equipped with a higher compression engine with 71 hp. The interior was all leather and the exterior was two-tone painted.

In 1953, a new convertible version was available, a car that was built with more up-to-date technology. It had a new engine with a displacement 1508 cc developing 47 hp. It was equipped with a hydraulic clutch and fully hydraulic brakes, a feature that was rather rare for the 1950s. Talking about unusual features for that year, the Consul used a MacPherson strut independent front suspension, which provided good handling and roadholding.