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Ford

Anglia E494A, 1949

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Make
Ford
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Location Made
Dagenham
Accession Number
2018-4-1
Collection
BMIHT Vehicle Collection
Type
Car
Status
Permanent collection
Engine
4 cyl, 933 cc, 23.4 bhp
Fuel
Petrol
Top Speed
59 mph (95 km/h)
Body Style
Saloon
Price When New
£326
Materials
metal, glass, textiles
Dimensions
3867mm (l), 1448mm (w), 1632mm (h)
Location
Museum

Introduced for the 1949 season, the E494A was a face-lifted version of the pre-war Anglia and, with its 'sit up and beg' design, its pre-war roots were clear.

Facing stiff competition from the new Morris Minor, which had modern full-width styling, independent front suspension and a four-speed gearbox, the Anglia with its separate chassis and only three speeds, felt old. As the cheapest British saloon however, the Anglia offered motoring on a budget with over 100,000 having been built by 1953.

Having been replaced that year by the new 100E Anglia three-box saloon, the E494A had a second lease of life as the stripped back Popular 103E, which stayed in production until 1959.

Adopt this car for £25

Adopted by:

Mike Emms