Ford V8 Pilot 1950

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Lot No: 81
Year Make Model Mileage SOLD FOR
1950 Ford V8 Pilot 25,134 (Not Warranted) £4,000 + buyers premium

Description:

In Brief:

  • V8 Pilot with nice ‘original patina’
  • Finished in Dark Blue over a Dark Brown interior
  • Owned by The Vendor for the last 3 years
  • Just 3 owners in 74 years

On the Surface: This 1950 Ford V8 Pilot, finished in a striking Dark Blue over a Dark Brown interior, offers an ‘original patina’.

Maintenance: Owned by The Vendor for the past three years, this V8 Pilot remains in good orddercondition. While there are no detailed service records provided, it looks like a genuine example. Over it’s 74-year lifespan, this Ford V8 Pilot has had just three owners.

The Model: The Ford V8 Pilot was Ford UK’s first large post-war saloon, built between 1947 and 1951. It features a 3.6-litre V8 engine. Only 22,155 units were made during its production run, making this a rare and desirable model. The V8 Pilot set the stage for Ford’s next-generation models, like the Zephyr Six and Consul, which replaced it in 1951.

Sale Insight: This particular V8 Pilot, with its original patina, three-owner history, and the larger 3.6-litre V8 engine, stands as a well-preserved example.

Lot No. 81
Auction 31st October 2024 - 80% SOLD
Vehicle Make Ford
Vehicle Model V8 Pilot
Year of Manufacture 1950
Mileage 25,134 (Not Warranted)
Registration BVV756
Date first Registered 14/12/1950
MOT N/A
Chassis Number 7214579
Engine Number 7214579
Estimated Sale Price £6,500 - £7,500

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