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1959 Ford Zephyr

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In 1959 a Borg Warner automatic transmission became available in Australia, where the Mark II Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac were built at Ford Australia's factory in Geelong, in sedan, coupe utility and station wagon versions, with no Zodiac station wagons. As well as a three speed manual gearbox an overdrive was optional. Drum brakes were fitted all round. It was one of the Three Graces, with the Consul and the Zodiac. The Zephyr was an executive car from Ford of Britain, with the Zodiac as its luxury variant.

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Source Wikipedia: Ford of BritainLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
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is a British wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Technologies Limited

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Source Wikipedia: Ford ZephyrMark II, Australian productiontier 2
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In Australia, the Mark II Consul, Zephyr, and Zodiac were built at Ford Australia's factory in Geelong

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Source Wikipedia: Ford ZephyrLead paragraphtier 2
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manufactured by Ford of Britain from 1950 until 1972
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  • Mark II
    Zephyr, and Zodiac were built at Ford
  • Year: Mark II
    Zephyr, and Zodiac were built at Ford
  • Lead paragraph, manufacturer
    manufactured by Ford of Britain from 1950 until 1972
  • Mark II, passage 2
    At first, drum brakes were fitted all round
  • Body style, sedan: Mark II
    in two body styles, the "Highline" and
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