Ford Consul 1958 MK 2

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , First registered in 1958, this Consul Highline reflects the continued evolution of Fords successful postwar saloon, benefiting from subtle styling revisions and a slightly larger, more substantial road presence,Featuring a 1703cc fourcylinder and threespeed column shift, the Consul was the base model of the 'Three Graces' range alongside the Zephyr and Zodiac ,The 'Highline' refers to the earlier MkII body style, which was roughly two inches taller in the roofline than the subsequent 'Lowline' models introduced in 1959,Finished in Harlech Green over Dover White with a green vinyl interior, its twotone presentation echoes the strong American design influence typical of Ford models of the era,Appears to have been the subject of an older restoration and was last MOTtested in 2018, indicating that it has been off the road for some time,Now emerging from a collection and offered as a project, the car will require full recommissioning prior to any return to regular use,An increasingly uncommon 1950s British Ford, presenting an appealing opportunity for an enthusiast seeking a rewarding restoration,