1955 Ford Consul

• Engine: A 1,508 cc four-cylinder engine with overhead valves, generating 47 bhp (35 kW).
• Transmission: Features a three-speed gearbox with synchromesh on second and top gears for smoother shifting.
• Suspension: Employs MacPherson strut independent front suspension, enhancing ride quality and handling.
• Body Style: Primarily available as a four-door saloon, with some estate versions produced by coachbuilders like Abbott, and convertible options offered by Carbodies.
• Dimensions: A wheelbase of 100 in (2,540 mm), overall length of 164 in (4,166 mm), width of 64 in (1,626 mm), and a height of 61 in (1,500 mm) for convertibles.

Renowned for its modern unibody construction and innovative features like a hydraulic clutch and vacuum-operated windscreen wipers, the 1955 model maintains the original design that was later restyled in 1956.