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Ford Zephyr MkIV

The MkIV version of the Ford Zephyr and Zodiac started in 1961 under Harley Copp, with radical plans for new V-engines and advanced suspension and disc brakes. Launched in Spring 1966 as the Zephyr 4 with 1996cc V4 engine, or the Zephyr 6 with a 2495cc V6 engine. At the same time, the Zodiac was launched with 2994cc V6 engine. The huge body was only available as a 4-door, but Abbotts of Farnham carried out Estate conversions just as they had done on the three previous iterations of the z-cars. Zodiacs had quad headlamps, and there was an 'Executive' version with extra equipment. In 1972 the new Granada range took over from the Zephyr/Zodiac cars.

Zephyr Zodiac MkIV Index

Ford Zephyr 4 MkIV (3008E). When the Zephyr 4 MkIII was replaced in 1966 by the MkIV, it was given a new 4cylinder V4 1996cc engine from the Ford Corsair. The Zephyr 6 MkIV got a 2496cc V6 engine.	Ford Zephyr 4 MkIV (3008E). The 4cylinder Zephyr 4 was very simple in appearance, with hardly any trim.	Ford Zephyr 6 3010E. In 1966 the Mark III z-cars were replaced by the MkIV, and again there was a '4' and a '6' version of the MkIV Zephyr. This Zephyr 6 gained a new 2495cc V^ engine. The grille was a dummy, covering the metal panel that Zephyr 4 cars had.	Ford Zephyr 6 3010E. MkIV Zephyr 6 cars had this dummer grille panel covering a solid panel	Ford Zephyr 6 3010E. The long bonnet and short tail of the MkIV z-cars was not a hit with the British buyers.	Ford Zephyr Special. In 1971 Ford launched the Zephyr Special as a run out model for the MkIV range. 1000 cars were sold, all in Uranium Blue with a white vinyl roof.
Ford Zephyr Special. The Uranium Blue paintwork and white vinyl roof identify this as the Zephyr Special	Ford Zephyr 4 MkIV (3008E) - headlamp	Ford Zephyr 4 MkIV (3008E) - rear lamp	Ford Zephyr 4 MkIV (3008E). The Mark Four Z-car was all new, it's new body had macpherson struts and all round discs and weighed 4cwt more than the MkIII Zephyr.	Ford Zephyr 4 MkIV (3008E) - rear view	Ford Zephyr 4 MkIV (3008E) - rear wheel
Abbott Estate cars on MkIV Fords	Ford Zodiac MkIV	Ford Zephyr 4 and Zephyr 6 (211E and 213E)

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