MK11 FORD ZEPHYR CONSUL ZODIAC OWNERS CLUB Battlesbridge Classic Car Show Essex

Filmed by Geoff Stokes of www.brentwoodclassics.co.uk Geoff and I own a 1957 MK11 Zephyr Highline ourselves which is currently under restoration, so we do have a genuine interest in the club. Two of the Consuls you see here, were painted at Geoff's classic vehicle restoration garage in Essex. Filmed 30th September 2012 at Battlesbridge 26th Grand Motorbilia Day in Essex England. Please look at their websites for information on the many events held here www.battlesbridge.com www.battlesbridge.com/events.php
SORRY OUR VIDEO IS SO NOISY, AS IT WAS A VERY WINDY DAY. WIND NOISE PLAYS HAVOC WITH A VIDEO MICROPHONE!

[@rogerwilco4736]

Had two of these cars, a 1957 Zephyr in 1966 then a '59 model in 1969, great memories of a lovely car. Great video

[@SPIRITOFTHOMAS]

Amazing old British cars. My Dad had a Ford Consul Mk11 in 1969. Great memories...Thank you.

[@davidharrison6615]

very nice cars , great memories . thank you .

[@adriancoppola3729]

Brought back memories of my father’s and my uncle’s four Zodiacs - one convertible and two low lines.

[@ebahraimabdulrahman4475]

You remember us the great thing in the past

[@allenbraithwaite106]

I owned a Consul mk11 in my late Teens/ early 20s, A great car for courting with the front bench seat,lol

[@astragreen]

Terrific looking motors, I couldn’t go to a show like this Without wanting to take one home!…

[@davidstopforth9960]

Gorgeous cars!

[@richardwilliams8737]

My Cars, I want one, my farther had a Mk3 Zodiac 68 to 72 always been my favourite car of all must get one, good shots nicely done.

[@Papahoody]

My Grandfather bought a consul in 1961. One year later he passed. My father took ownership of it. He had it for years. My father has since passed. But looking at these cars, reminds me of my father. I miss him so.

[@johnje4285]

Dad had a mid blue Ford Zephyr. It was lovely

[@arnepianocanada]

We had a blue-&-white Zephyr Mk II when I was a lad in Canada. No troubles I knew of, and my parents liked it (Mom learned to drive in it). Totalled by a drunk driver; my Dad stopped a sec to look at TV before leaving for work, otherwise he'd have been beside or in it.

[@atlcorvette]

I'm from Atlanta Georgia and I love your videos.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

About 7 mths ago bought a 1956 Ford Consul Ute Australian Version, looking forward to restoring to former glory as per factory specs, stay tuned as will be posting restoration photos and updates, awesome cars from the past

[@HITHEREFOLKS]

VERY GOOD COMMENTARY, INTERESTING AND CONCISE, PLUS, GREAT SHOTS !!

[@MrJohnnyGunner]

Nicely done and commentated video about these great cars. Very knowledgeable indeed!

[@PonytailRuth]

Thanks Johnny, as Geoff really is a mine of information about most classic vehicles.

[@JeffM---]

Beautiful cars, thank you.

[@whitesands928]

Always liked the Mk2, passed my test in one (BSM). Back in 1968 I and a mate were dabbling in the motor trade, we bought a Mk2 convertible for £17.50 from the block, cleaned it and put it straight in the local paper and it sold for £40.

[@izziebon]

I paid £65 for a primrose yellow one (1962 Consul 375 mkII convertible) in 1971. Wish I still had it! Needed a respray but built well.

[@user-fm8st2bx4p]

Превосходные форды, замечательное видео.

[@terrymoxley6950]

Loved a Ford served my Apprenticeship there .Had a couple of Zodiacs around the 60s..myself.. When I was there The chairman had a special turquoise/white Zodiac a one off built coup 2 door Zodiac [ not convertible ].. It had the wide chrome American Ford Fairline side body strips .It looked the business in the day I wonder if its still about maybe stored by Ford ..I wonder if any of mine are still about .....Terry Moxley

[@maybugz]

Great video, love the cars. I feel dizzy & pissed up watching that KZbin video stabilization movement, vids are better without it. Thanks for the informative commentary :)

[@popeyepaul1]

I had a mk2 yob type Zephyr years ago.... paid 65 quid for it... did 100 mph............ fuel consumption was awful and road holding almost non existent but I loved this car.

[@sightsounds9453]

Lovely selection of mk2s. I always thought that the Zephyr front grille looked best. The Zodiac one looked too fussy for my taste. Two questions, if anyone can answer: Did the fitted sun visor cause higher fuel consumption? I recall the rear lights on the early highline Consuls were sloped off at 45 degree angles and less fin like with no chrome. Or maybe my memory is playing tricks?

[@PonytailRuth]

This specific video was only about the MK11 Ford Zephyr, Consul and Zodiac owners club stand (1950s to very early 60s).

[@peterg957]

I wonder if my old friend Neil Jowell was there... He has a pristine Consul Low Line...

[@touraneindanke]

What happend in Britan after this ? So sad! We had an Anglia 5e with the spare on the back bumper all white our nebour had a consul blue and white. I Am 64 now and never forget how good they looked at the time.

[@stephenfox966]

Shame about the port holes added to the Zodiac.These add ons reduced the car instantly from executive status to teddy boy status.

[@PonytailRuth]

I understand what you are saying, but they are also often owned by Teddy Boys, who want them to look exactly that way. We always like our personal various classic vehicles to look totally original. I guess it is horses for courses and we all think differently.

[@MrMagistik]

even better

[@atsants1]

Eu também fui proprietário de 2 cônsul MK11.

[@johnhiram1207]

I had a 59 Consul in 1969. LOVED it but could not find parts sadly

[@PonytailRuth]

+John Hiram We didn't have Ebay and the Internet back then, to help find all the spare parts needed.

[@johnhiram1207]

+PonytailRuth This was in RI and there was only 2 others registered in the state in 1969. The dealer had gone out of business. Sold Hillmans and Sunbeams, Studebakers and English Fords. I had 2 Hillmans. 55 and 59

[@granskare]

I once owned a 59 Consul and it was not very good but it was likely my lack of skill taking care of cars.

[@martinwyatt6390]

I had a mk2 consul 375 de- luxe two tone grey reg 658 NTG I wonder if its still around

[@sightsounds9453]

key in the registration number on the MoT / tax website and it might give an indication.

[@jsteelman1000]

This is where Maurice Williams got name for his band, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs.

[@steinwaygrande3971]

Fords rival was the Austin A95/6 Westminster and then the A105/six which was a 2.6 litre engine with twin SU carbs and devolopd a 103 BHP. Those Austins lended them selves to the fitting of disc brakes and the Austin Healey 30000 Mk111 with the 150 BHP engine. Its a great pity that we dont see these lovely pastel colours anymore , which is a shame as they were cool in summer .

[@emelen123jamesula2]

No 2 door hard tops or 2door sedans ???

[@gerardmccann7329]

hi. does anyone no where i can get a rear bumper for a consul mk2 + other parts please?

[@PonytailRuth]

I suggest you join the owners club as they are the best place to help. Also you need to be searching on Ebay. You may even need to import the parts needed, as they end up all around the world.

[@humbertorosas6988]

I am in Mexico and I have a Ford Cónsul 1960. I need some accsesories

[@humbertorosas6988]

Accesories like taillights, emblems somebody can tell me where can I find them?

[@basilbrush2209]

You are not really sure on some models here. Actually in reality the lowlines were higher than the highlines. not a lot of people know this. Dave Debenham and me knew this 35 years ago. but its worth pointing out. good video tho

[@allanarmstrong4333]

basil brush Tell me more. How do you work that one out then.

[@kevinobrien1259]

Don't think the Ford Zodiacs, zephyrs and Consul range were ever aimed at the executive market, they would have been up against Jaguar, Daimler, Rover etc, the Ford's sold very well and created their own market, more family men with a reasonable salary bought them new than teddy boys,

[@basilbrush2209]

thats a consul lowline by the way not a highline

[@gradywhyte8947]

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[@stankendall773]

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[@wolflupus788]

Jaguar drove past,top left.

[@johndunstan7003]

When the Poms tried to copy the Yanks.

[@adoreslaurel]

Dreadful el cheapo perforated pipe running the length of the head, a few people got an aftermarket proper exhaust manifold.

[@jimclarke1108]

Didnt see any zodiac grills, mostly convertibles....

[@highrevs6110]

Jim Clarke You didn’t look properly