ANGLIA WITH STYLE
Dec 06, 2019
5 minutes
Words: Quinton Taylor
Photos:
Quinton Taylor,
New Zealand Classic Car
The Anglia’s sales success meant Ford broke production records with it at levels not achieved again until the arrival of the Cortina
For style-starved Britain of the 1950s, the Ford Anglia was a breath of fresh air and the basis of Ford’s competition heritage. The new Anglia introduced a free-revving 997cc engine, delightfully easy-to-use gearbox, and nimble handling. It seated four adults and their luggage with ease. The Anglia’s sales success meant Ford broke production records with it at levels not achieved again until the arrival of the Cortina.
The standard Anglia was available in 12 new colours, and customers opting for the higher spec Super could choose a different-coloured side stripe. Ford’s ‘Z’ back window gave the car a distinctive look, and it’s interesting to compare it with the Michelotti-styled Ford
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