Ford Model Y Two-door

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The Model Y was the first Ford specifically designed for markets outside the USA. It was powered by a 933cc 8hp sidevalve engine and was in production in England from 1932 until 1937 although it was also produced in France, Germany, Australia and Japan.

Available in two and four-door versions, in June 1935 the two-door model was the only fully-equipped car ever to sell in Britain for just £100. Although of American design, the Model Y took the British market by storm and made a major dent in the sales figures of Austin, Morris, Singer and Hillman, taking over 50% of the 8hp market.

The suspension was by the traditional Ford transverse leaf springs front and rear and the engine drove the rear wheels through a three-speed gearbox which, right from the start, featured synchromesh between the top two ratios. The maximum speed was just under 60mph and fuel consumption was 32mpg. Also offered was an attractive 5cwt van which proved very popular with small businesses.

Dating from 1937, this particular two-door has been fully restored and is presented in black with a green interior and white painted wire wheels with whitewall tyres. It certainly looks a million dollars and is always much admired wherever it goes.

The history file includes a photographic album showing the extent of the restoration, its original buff log book, sales invoice from 1937 and original service document. The car is thought to have only covered 27,000 miles from new and is ready to show and enjoy right away.