1958 Ford Consul

The 1958 Ford Consul is a member of the Consul Mark II series, continuing production from 1956 to 1962, and is recognized as a four-cylinder submodel of the Zephyr range, sharing its basic body shell. Key features include a 1703 cc engine producing 59 bhp (44 kW), typically paired with a three-speed manual gearbox that offers synchromesh on second and top gears. While front disc brakes with vacuum servo became standard in 1961, they were likely still optional or unavailable for the 1958 model. The Consul is primarily available as a four-door saloon, with convertible versions made by Carbodies. Noteworthy design elements include a restyled body influenced by American Ford models like the Thunderbird and Fairlane, along with vacuum-operated windscreen wipers, which were standard for the era. The car’s longer wheelbase differentiates it from previous Consul iterations.