22nd Oct, 2010 16:00
Haynes International Motor Museum
1965 Ford Anglia 123E
Sold for £5,625
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: CDL696C
Chassis No: BB26EJ/38487
Mot Expiry: Oct 2011
The first Ford Anglia was launched in 1939, while the fourth and last - the 105E/123E - broke cover in 1959. The styling displayed a strong American influence and included a sweeping nose, notchback rear window and muted tail fins. The newcomer (105E) benefited from an equally new engine, a 997cc OHV straight-four unit codenamed `Kent', versions of which powered all manner of Fords for years after. In another Ford first, it was mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios. Suspension was by MacPherson strut at the front and a live axle on leaf springs at the rear. For 1962 Ford introduced the Anglia Super (123E), which was powered by a long stroke 1198cc version of the `Kent' unit mated to an all-synchromesh gearbox. Such versions were instantly recognisable by their contrasting side stripes.
The 1965 123E offered is finished in Blue with a White roof and has been upgraded with a view to competing in classic races and rallies. The Brian Russell engine reportedly features: large valves, a stage one cam, ported and flowed head, Lotus twin-cam distributor, a set of Magnecor KV85 leads, a twin choke Weber, and a Ford 1500GT exhaust manifold linked to a two inch stainless steel system from `Exhausts by Design'. A rolling road test apparently recorded 60bhp at the wheels. Other modifications include: Classic front struts, disc front brakes, a Milton strut brace, Milton uprated engine mounts, and a period Spax telescopic damper conversion at the rear. The Anglia rides on MKII Lotus Cortina wheels shod with new tyres. Safety items include bucket seats, Willans harnesses, a Safety Devices rollcage and a laminated screen. It is now rare to find an Anglia in such fine order, let alone one complete with such apparent competition potential. Harry Potter eat your heart out!
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until October 2011.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is taxed until October 2011.
Auction: Haynes International Motor Museum, 22nd Oct, 2010
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