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1949 Ford Pilot

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The Pilot of 1949 was built with six volt Lucas electrics, including the starter and generator, and had a three speed gearbox changed by a column lever. Its Marles steering box used an hour glass cam and a double roller, and its front brakes were hydraulic, with cable operated rears. It was built by Ford UK and was the first large post war car of the company in Britain. The Pilot was a British Ford of the late 1940s with a V8 engine and an old fashioned chassis.

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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 PilotLead paragraph, buildertier 2
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The Ford Pilot (Model E71A) is a medium-sized car that was built by Ford UK from August 1947 to 1951.
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  • Engine and running gear
    The Pilot was built with 6-volt Lucas electrics, including the starter & generator.
  • Year: Engine and running gear
    The Pilot was built with 6-volt Lucas electrics, including the starter & generator.
  • Lead paragraph, manufacturer
    built by Ford UK from August 1947 to 1951
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