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1956 Ford Zephyr

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From April 1956 the Mark II Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac went on sale and were known as the Three Graces. The six cylinder engines were enlarged to 2,553 cc with power raised to 86 horsepower, the wheelbase increased by 3 inches to 107 inches, and top speed increased to 88 miles per hour. The Mark II Zodiac was altered with more elaborate tail end styling and a different grille, and gold plated badges. From 1956 a Borg Warner automatic was available.

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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
    1956, the Mark II Consul, Zephyr, and
  • Year: Mark II
    1956, the Mark II Consul, Zephyr, and
  • Lead paragraph, manufacturer
    manufactured by Ford of Britain from 1950 until 1972
  • Mark II, passage 2
    from 1956 (1959 in Australia), a Borg Warner DG automatic transmission was available
  • Body style, sedan: Mark II
    in two body styles, the "Highline" and
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