1972 Ford Zephyr 6 Deluxe MkIV [3008E]

1972 Ford Zephyr 6 MkIV [3008E] in Silent Dream, Movie, 1978

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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rjluna2 ◊ 2021-02-11 21:38	Ford Zephyr.
HWJOE ◊ 2021-02-11 22:07	MK IV?
dsl ◊ 2021-02-11 23:35	This one has got my antennae twitching, especially if the colour's slightly off - looks like a white vinyl roof. If so, the run-out Zephyr Special is a contender "In November 1971 Ford advertised a new ‘One in a Thousand Zephyr’, a limited edition of 1,000 examples based on the 2.5-litre V6 saloon. The exterior featured a unique scheme of Uranium Blue metallic paint with Parchment White vinyl roof and the cars were prepared by Ford’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) department. The specification incorporated most of the available options as standard including fabric trim, rear centre arm rest, heated rear screen, Zodiac wheel trims, wing mirrors, bumper over-riders and a push-button radio. The new Zephyr was promoted with a competition to name the car (the prize being one of the 1,000 examples), to be judged by racing driver Graham Hill. Something of an anti-climax, the winning name chosen was 'Zephyr Special' which is how the cars were badged." from here. Its historical significance is huge - the first time a white vinyl roof was available in UK, which started a short-lived craze which even sucked in Rolls-Royce. But no-one had reckoned with the indelible effects of British bird poo - the stains never completely washed out, so the craze died as quickly as it had burst into life. But I don't see the spangly wheel trims, only ordinary hubcaps, and the colour doesn't quite convince. However an early 72 Z6 Deluxe with the accident-prone roof seems a good match. So the search for a Zephyr Special continues ....

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rjluna2

◊ 2021-02-11 21:38

Ford Zephyr.

HWJOE

◊ 2021-02-11 22:07

MK IV?

dsl

◊ 2021-02-11 23:35

This one has got my antennae twitching, especially if the colour's slightly off - looks like a white vinyl roof. If so, the run-out Zephyr Special is a contender

"In November 1971 Ford advertised a new ‘One in a Thousand Zephyr’, a limited edition of 1,000 examples based on the 2.5-litre V6 saloon. The exterior featured a unique scheme of Uranium Blue metallic paint with Parchment White vinyl roof and the cars were prepared by Ford’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) department. The specification incorporated most of the available options as standard including fabric trim, rear centre arm rest, heated rear screen, Zodiac wheel trims, wing mirrors, bumper over-riders and a push-button radio. The new Zephyr was promoted with a competition to name the car (the prize being one of the 1,000 examples), to be judged by racing driver Graham Hill. Something of an anti-climax, the winning name chosen was 'Zephyr Special' which is how the cars were badged." from here. Its historical significance is huge - the first time a white vinyl roof was available in UK, which started a short-lived craze which even sucked in Rolls-Royce. But no-one had reckoned with the indelible effects of British bird poo - the stains never completely washed out, so the craze died as quickly as it had burst into life.

But I don't see the spangly wheel trims, only ordinary hubcaps, and the colour doesn't quite convince. However an early 72 Z6 Deluxe with the accident-prone roof seems a good match. So the search for a Zephyr Special continues ....

1972 Ford Zephyr 6 Deluxe MkIV [3008E]

1972 Ford Zephyr 6 MkIV [3008E] in Silent Dream, Movie, 1978

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