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Mk2 Consul,Zephyr,Zodiac Owners club yorkshire meeting
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gilly81



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Location: Rotherham south yorkshire

PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:19 am    Post subject: Mk2 Consul,Zephyr,Zodiac Owners club yorkshire meeting Reply with quote

I have been sorting out a venue to hold a club meeting for anyone in the Yorkshire or surrounding areas it will be the 3rd sunday of every month, 5 oclock onwards at the Stockyard pub and Truckstop Rotherham



There is Hot food and Drink (children Welcome)



The Stockyard 'TRUCKSTOP'

Hellaby Lane JUNCTION 1 OF M18

Hellaby

Rotherham

S66 8HN



SAT NAV DETAILS

53:25:38 N (53,4272)

1.14:19W (-1.2387)



PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 07919962155 OR 01709 552158

OR EMAIL

mk2consul@hotmail.com



if to unsure about the directions type in the stockyard rotherham on google and click on the transport cafe

The first meet is Suday 20th
September Then the 18th October

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON FROM THE SOUTH YORKSHIRE CO-ORINATOR
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http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt268/consul61/0644765001234889015
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i am the co-ordinator for the mk2 consul zephyr zodiac owners club i have owned a few mk2s and now im after another i am currently restoring a 1962 zodiac for a freind of mine


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, any chance of seeing a thread about your cars?

rgds, Rick
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:10 pm    Post subject: HISTORY ON THE 3 GRACES Consul Zephyr Zodiac Reply with quote

The Ford Consul II (1956-1962)
The revised Consul was first produced in a run of 371,585 saloon units and a further 9398 units which were convertibles. This later model had a revised engine capacity of 1.7 litres, with a width of 2642 mm and a length of 4369mm. Typical of the mechanical quirks of the time, the Consul II`s windscreen wipers were vacuum operated. Visually, the revised model also offered a lower roof line and rear lights with stainless steel surrounds. The front disc brakes were vacuum servo.

Market tested by The Motor show in 1956, the Consul II offered a maximum speed of 79.3mph although this came at the cost of higher fuel consumption, now 22.1 miles per imperial gallon. Production ended in 1962, with focus being on newer models such as the Cortina, Anglia and Classic at the time


Produced: 1956-1962

Types: Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
Estate, 4 doors, 4 seats
Pickup, 2 doors



[View Picture Gallery]Despite continuing strong sales for the Mk I Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac Ford introduced a new Mk II version in 1956. The Mk II cars were larger than before and so offered even more interior space than the Mk I. The Mk II body was all new and had transatlantic styling softened slightly to appeal to European tastes.

The Zodiac version once again topped the range and came packed with luxurious fittings and equipment. Most Zodiac's came with two-tone paint and white wall tyres, leather upholstery and a radio were standard equipment. The Zodiac sold well throughout the lifetime of the Mk II range, production stopped in 1962 with the arrival of the Mk III.

Engines
Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
2553cc S6 OHV Ford Zephyr engine 82.55mm x 79.5mm 7.8

Transmission
Type Gears Comment
Manual with Overdrive 3
Automatic

Drivetrain and Suspension
Drivetrain F/R
Steering Worm
Suspension Front Independent/Coil Springs
Rear Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Performance
Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
88mph 17.1s 20.9s 22mpg 85bhp @4400

Brakes
Front Rear Comment
Drum Drum
Disc Drum

Dimensions
Wheelbase Track Length Width Weight
(CWT) Turning Circle
Front Rear
8' 11" 4' 5" 4' 4" 15' 0.5" 5' 9"

Body
Type Seats Doors Comment
Saloon 4 4
Estate 4 4
Pickup 2 2 The Zephyr used a larger 2553cc six cylinder engine and had improved performance, an automatic gearbox was also available for the first time on a UK built Ford. In 1959 the Mk II received some styling changes which included a lower roof line, these post-59 cars are now referred to as the "Low-Line" Mk II. Later cars around 1961 until production ended in 1962) had FRONT disc brakes as standard.

Production finished in 1962 with the arrival of the Mk III Zephyr.
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