1951

The Lancia Aurelia GT is regarded as one of the best GTs in the world. The six-cylinder 2 litre engine was replaced by 2500 cc unit in 1953.

Gone is the split windscreen, although Porsche left a visible fold where the centre bar used to be.

Vauxhall Velox

A40 Sports 1951-1953

Hillman Minx Phase 5

A couple of external changes for the Phase 5 (vertical bars at the sides of the grille and chrome guards on the rear wheel arches).

Ford Vedette 1951

Coupé, Conduite Interieur Berline, Cabriolet Décapotable 1951

The 2158 cc V8 engine was advertised as being smooth, silent en economical and the most important selling-point was the fact that the engine was a product of Ford de Poissy (as opposed to the rest of the vehicle, which was of American design). This is a French brochure

Ford Consul EOTA [1951-1956]

FORD CONSUL/ZEPHYR, 1508cc/2262cc, 1951-1956

The four and six-cylinder Consul and Zephyr were the first British Fords to have overhead valve engines. They were also the first Fords to use McPherson strut suspension units, which provided good handling and roadholding These roomy six seater cars provided popular family motoring. The convertible models (by Car Bodies of Coventry) are particularly sought after nowadays.

Ford Zephyr EOTTA [1951-1956]