Day 3 of our look at the upcoming auction from Brightwells which will be held on 24th September at Easters Court, Leominster. For today we have chosen one of the various restoration projects which are due to cross the block, all you need is a very understanding bank manager, wife or partner and a nice warm garage for those long Winter nights.
1954 FORD POPULAR 103E
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| Lot number | 20 |
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| Estimate | No reserve |
| Description | Ford Popular 103E |
| Registration | KNT 824 |
| Year | 1954 |
| Colour | Bristol Fawn |
| Engine size | 1,172 cc |
| Chassis No. | 6766120 |
| Engine No. | 6766120 |
The Ford 103E is best known to most enthusiasts as the ‘sit up and beg’ Popular.
Launched in 1953 as a budget addition to the Anglia and Prefect range, it hit the market at the perfect time as second-hand cars were virtually unobtainable. It was powered by Ford’s trusty old side-valve four-cylinder engine, now in 1175cc capacity, which gave it a 61mph top speed with 35mpg economy.
For sale alongside the more modern three-box monocoque Prefect/Anglia it won many friends for its unpretentious basic design which, despite a lack of such luxuries as a heater or passenger windscreen wiper, performed sterling service with considerable charm.
This Pop was bought new by one William Moore in 1954 from his local Ford garage in Wolverhampton. In 1971 he became ill and the car was parked up in an outbuilding, placed on blocks, covered up and left there for the next 43 years.
Recently exhumed, it is said to be in totally untouched and original condition and would be a fine candidate for a straightforward restoration. Supplied=-ohgcwith the original buff log book and a more modern V5, KNT 824 shows only 56,000 miles on the clock which is almost certainly genuine.
Being offered here at no reserve, it now needs a second owner to sympathetically restore it to a condition that William Moore would recognise from when he last drove it over four decades ago.
Launched in 1953 as a budget addition to the Anglia and Prefect range, it hit the market at the perfect time as second-hand cars were virtually unobtainable. It was powered by Ford’s trusty old side-valve four-cylinder engine, now in 1175cc capacity, which gave it a 61mph top speed with 35mpg economy.
For sale alongside the more modern three-box monocoque Prefect/Anglia it won many friends for its unpretentious basic design which, despite a lack of such luxuries as a heater or passenger windscreen wiper, performed sterling service with considerable charm.
This Pop was bought new by one William Moore in 1954 from his local Ford garage in Wolverhampton. In 1971 he became ill and the car was parked up in an outbuilding, placed on blocks, covered up and left there for the next 43 years.
Recently exhumed, it is said to be in totally untouched and original condition and would be a fine candidate for a straightforward restoration. Supplied=-ohgcwith the original buff log book and a more modern V5, KNT 824 shows only 56,000 miles on the clock which is almost certainly genuine.
Being offered here at no reserve, it now needs a second owner to sympathetically restore it to a condition that William Moore would recognise from when he last drove it over four decades ago.
OVERVIEW (Courtesy MOTORBASE)
| Years Produced: | 1953-1959 | Nos Built: | 155,340 | |
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| Types: | Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
When Ford announced the 100E range in 1953
production of the old Anglia and Prefect ceased. However in an effort to
offer a budget "entry" model, Ford dusted off the Anglia E494A tooling
to produce the "new" 103E Popular, an old Anglia with a new name.
The 103E really was "no frills" motoring. The styling was pure 1930's, as was the old sidevalve four cylinder, although it was at least larger than before at 1172cc. There were few creature comforts in the Popular, it had a single wiper (vacuum powered!), no heater, vinyl trim and little chrome plated brightwork. Despite the Popular's poverty specification over 150,000 cars were produced from 1953-1959.
Buyers Guide Ford Popular/Anglia 1937-1959 featured in Practical Classics June 2008 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click Here to view
The 103E really was "no frills" motoring. The styling was pure 1930's, as was the old sidevalve four cylinder, although it was at least larger than before at 1172cc. There were few creature comforts in the Popular, it had a single wiper (vacuum powered!), no heater, vinyl trim and little chrome plated brightwork. Despite the Popular's poverty specification over 150,000 cars were produced from 1953-1959.
Buyers Guide Ford Popular/Anglia 1937-1959 featured in Practical Classics June 2008 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click Here to view
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1172cc | S4 SV | Ford Sidevalve | 63.5mm x 92.456mm | 6.16 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 mph | 35 mpg |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article | Snap crackle & pops | 48 |  |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2007 | |||
| Snap crackle & pops - Practical Classics finds out why the humble Ford popular became such a favourite with drag racers. | ||||
| Article | Side by Side - Automotive Family Fare | 30 | |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2001 | |||
| Side by Side - Automotive Family Fare - 1946 Morris Eight Series E, 1954 Ford Popular 103E, 1966 Austin Cambridge A60, 1973 Hillman Hunter, 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier. | ||||
| Article | Starter classic - Ford 'Popular' | 170 | |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2007 | |||
| Starter classic - Ford 'Popular' - Almost unchanged since the 1930s, Fords bargain-basement car of the 1950s makes a good first classic, explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article | Buying Power - Ford Anglia/Prefect/Popular | 20 | |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 3rd December 2003 | |||
| Buying Power - Ford Anglia/Prefect/Popular - Post-war Blue Oval motoring, with the emphasis on basic.� Richard Gunn guides you through buying the cars that sit up and beg. | ||||
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