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 Ford’s successful post-war saloon, benefiting from subtle styling revisions and a slightly larger, more substantial road presence
Featuring a 1703cc four-cylinder and three-speed 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 two-tone 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 MOT-tested 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