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- The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025
- 1962 Ford Consul Classic V8 RestoMod
1962 Ford Consul Classic V8 RestoMod
1962 Ford Consul Classic V8 RestoMod
A sensationally modified concours-winner, extremely well developed, built with meticulous attention to detail, and finished to an exceptional standard.
- ESTIMATE: £18,000 - £22,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Cranberry Metallic -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
997 GEA -
ODOMETER READING
61000 Miles
SUMMARY
A sensationally modified concours-winner, extremely well developed, built with meticulous attention to detail, and finished to an exceptional standard.
DESCRIPTION
- High quality original two-door car stripped to a bare shell and new metalwork fitted wherever needed. New firewall, transmission tunnel, strengthened chassis rails and strut braces
- Fitted with a fully rebuilt TVR Tuscan 4.5-litre Rover-based V8, Stage 2 heads, fast road cam, forged pistons, Edelbrock manifold, 500CFM carb, and Mallory distributor generating 240bhp and 250ft.lb peak torque. Bespoke SS exhaust
- Power is transmitted through a Toyota Supra Turbo 5-speed gearbox with a sports shift and an uprated hydraulic clutch through a custom propshaft to a 4HA-type live rear axle with plate LSD
- Modified Ford Escort crossmember and rack and pinion steering. Capri Mk 2 adjustable 2 1/4 inch coil-overs. Fully adjustable front geometry. 4- pot Wilwood calipers on the front with 10 inch drums at the rear
- Exquisitely trimmed interior, period look radio/MP3 player, Capri GT-style instrument panel, heater, electrically adjustable seats, push button start, and central locking
- The engine bay is finished to the same mirror-like standard as the outside and underside of the car
- Winner of many Concours d'Elegance trophies which will accompany the car to the sale
- A huge file of documentation supports the work done and subsequent maintenance, including its current MOT and correctly titled V5C
- "This is a fast, thoroughly reliable and proven concours customised car, which generates immense interest and affection wherever it goes".
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- CONSUL CLASSIC
- Variant
- V8 Restomod
- Registration Number
- 997 GEA
- Chassis Number
- 109E59402
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Cranberry Metallic
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
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SCORE:
124 / 135
Exterior
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Remarks
A high quality original car was stripped to a bare shell and new metalwork fitted wherever needed to ensure it was entirely rust free. A new firewall, and transmission tunnel as well as strengthening of the chassis rails and strut braces have been added to increase the torsional strength of the chassis.
Interior
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The interior is exquisitely trimmed, with an expensive period look radio/ MP3 player, and additional instrumentation is housed in a Capri GT style panel. The interior has been fully heat insulated and sound proofed beneath the carpets, giving the car a surprisingly high level of refinement
Engine
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Remarks
Fitted with a fully rebuilt TVR Tuscan 4.5 litre Rover based V8, fitted with stage 2 heads, fast road camshaft, forged pistons, Edelbrock manifold and 500CFM carb and Mallory distributor . This provides an easy 240bhp and 250 ft lb peak torque as evidenced by rolling road data.
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Remarks
Power is transmitted through a Toyota Supra Turbo 5 speed gearbox, with a sports shift and an uprated hydraulic clutch. This connects via a custom propshaft to a 4HA type live rear axle with plate type LSD . The axle is located with turreted adjustable telescopic dampers and rose jointed anti tramp bars. All this gives 27mph per 1000 rpm in 5th gear and easy cruising.
Running Gear
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Remarks
The front end has been fitted with a modified Ford Escort crossmember and rack and pinion steering. Capri Mk 2 adjustable shock absorbers have been converted to 2 1/4 inch coil overs and are adjustable for ride height . Brakes are 4 pot Wilwood calipers on the front with 10 inch drums at the rear, all brakes being operated via a twin hydraulic system. The fully adjustable front geometry has been optimally set up by a specialist. The car weighs 1100kg, with a 50:50 front : back weight distribution which gives it wonderfully balanced handling.
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Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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