Classic Car Auctions THE SPRING LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 2021 26th March 2021

+buyer’s premium of 11% + VAT @ 20% 59 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 154 Bid On Lot 154 Lot details Reg: JON 565 Chassis no.: 7214198 Make: Ford Model: Pilot Saloon Year: 1949 Engine capacity: 3.6 Mileage: 96500 LOT 154 Estimate: £ 12,000 - £15,000 1949 FORD PILOT (E71A) Possibly one of the finest examples of the Ford Pilot on offer today. • Based on the pre-War Model 62, the Pilot was the first post-War British Ford • 81bhp, 3622cc, V8 coupled to a ‘three on the tree’ manual transmission • Owned by our engineer vendor since 1979 and loved ever since • Now fully restored and finished in gleaming Black with a Caramel leather interior • Engine and gearbox rebuilt by our vendor along with a new wiring loom fitted • Interior has also been retrimmed leaving nothing left to do but simply enjoy it • Fitted with Marchal high-performance headlights which in themselves are worth £2,000 • A simply delightful example of a new model that in 1949 would have been the envy of all • The Cherished Registration ‘JON 565’ does not form part of the sale Vendor condition report: Overall: 95 / 135 ««««¶