1948 Ford Prefect Four-Door Sedan - Orange - 79,999 Miles - 1172cc Side-Valve Manual with History Papers
A characterful and eye-catching post-war British saloon with confirmed chassis number, history documentation and a vibrant orange respray.
About this Ford Prefect
The 1948 Ford Prefect E93A wears the earlier pre-1950 grille design with the chrome horizontal bar treatment and stone guards over the headlamps. It is a distinctive car with real presence, and in orange it is almost impossible to walk past without stopping. The chassis number is visibly stamped at 55A731116, confirming authenticity. A collection of history documents and papers is included with the vehicle.
The 1172cc side-valve four-cylinder engine, engine number C196976, sits in the original engine bay. A modern Century battery has been fitted. The three-speed manual gearbox with column-mounted ball-topped shifter is in place. The interior retains the original dark leather bench seats front and rear with period pleating, all four original dark vinyl door cards, the original multi-gauge dashboard with clock, speedometer (Jaeger/Smith of London) and ammeter, and the original four-spoke steering wheel. The headliner is cream and in reasonable condition. The odometer reads 79,999 miles.
The exterior has been resprayed in orange at some point, with the engine bay painted to match. The paint presents with good gloss and depth and the body panels are straight and well-aligned. All four doors open and close correctly. The chrome front grille, bumpers, headlamp bezels and stone guards are present. The hood ornament/mascot is fitted. Original period steel rims with hub caps and black-sidewall tyres are fitted. The boot floor shows some surface rust consistent with age.
Features
* 1172cc side-valve inline four-cylinder, engine No. C196976
* Three-speed manual transmission with column-mounted gear lever
* Chassis No. 55A731116 (visibly stamped and confirmed)
* History documents and papers included
* Exterior resprayed in orange (engine bay painted to match)
* Original dark leather bench seats front and rear with pleated detailing
* All four original dark vinyl door cards present
* Original dashboard with Ford clock, speedometer and ammeter
* Original four-spoke steering wheel
* Chrome front grille, headlamp bezels and stone guards present
* Hood ornament/mascot fitted
* Original period steel rims with hub caps
* Four-door sedan body with straight panels
* Right-hand drive
* Odometer reads 79,999 miles
Condition Notes
Exterior has been resprayed, paint presents with good gloss. Boot floor shows surface rust consistent with age. Interior leather shows honest wear. Driver's door sill area shows surface rust.
Specifications
Year: 1948
Make/Model: Ford Prefect E93A
Body Type: Four-Door Sedan
Engine: 1172cc Side-Valve Inline Four-Cylinder
Transmission: Three-Speed Manual (Column Shift)
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 79,999 miles
Colour: Orange (respray)
Steering: Right-Hand Drive
Seats: 4
Chassis No: 55A731116
Engine No: C196976
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Taig directly on 0438 626 472
Sold unregistered
(Key #C15)
Lloyds stock #656455+1
#CCALL
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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