1958 Ford Anglia

The 1958 Ford Anglia is a part of the enduring 100E series, produced between 1953 and 1959, and offered in various body styles, including a 2-door saloon, a 3-door estate car, and a 2-door panel van. It is equipped with a 1172 cc straight-4 engine that produces 36 bhp, enabling a top speed of around 70 mph (113 km/h) and a 0-60 mph acceleration time of approximately 29.4 seconds. The vehicle commonly utilizes a three-speed manual gearbox, with select models featuring a semi-automatic “Manumatic” gearbox, and incorporates an upgraded 12-volt electrical system. Dimensions for the saloon are 3854 mm in length, 1454 mm in height, and 1537 mm in width. Noteworthy features include vacuum-powered windscreen wipers that struggled on steep hills and an additional wiper included at no extra cost, while a unique option offered during these years was the Newtondrive clutchless gearchange.