1960 Ford Anglia
A 1960 Ford Anglia 105E that has been developed over several decades into a fully prepared historic competition car. Originally registered URX 949, it passed through several owners before acquiring the iconic '105E' registration plate. FIA Appendix K homologation was gained in 2000, enabling appearances at the Goodwood Revival in 2000 and 2003. The car is currently configured with an Autosportif all-steel 1650cc pre-crossflow Ford engine producing 151 bhp, a straight-cut TranX gearbox, and a Quaife Torsen differential, making it one of the most highly specified examples in historic competition.
Ownership
- 2016-02-26Auction saleSold £20,000 (≈ $25K)
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJohn Charles D. Smithpartial documentation
Original registered keeper of the car under the plate URX 949; a letter dated November 1992 references his prior ownership.
- Date unknownInheritanceMrs P.G. Griffinpartial documentation
Daughter of the first owner; received the car by succession and later sold it on.
- Date unknownPrivate saleMr Toplis of Nottinghampartial documentation
Had the car built up to club rally specification before selling it.
- Date unknownPrivate saleJohn Atkinspartial documentation
Well-known Cobra racer based in Banbury; secured the '105E' registration from the DVLA, obtained FIA Appendix K papers, competed at Goodwood Revival in 2000 and 2001, then dismantled the car before selling it.
- Date unknownPrivate saleAlex Postanpartial documentation
Motorsport-experienced owner who rebuilt the car twice, ultimately to a 1650cc Superspeed-style specification; competed at Goodwood Revival 2003 and used the car in England and on the continent.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Described as a former World Endurance Championship competitor and multiple British Modsports Champion; made limited competitive use of the car, most recently at Prescott hillclimb.
Competition
- 2000Goodwood RevivalSt Mary's TrophyDriver: John Atkins12th of 22
Field included notable saloon car racers such as John Rhodes, Jackie Oliver, Gerry Marshall, and Nick Whale.
- 2001Goodwood RevivalSt Mary's TrophyDriver: John Atkins
Atkins repeated the previous year's Goodwood Revival entry; the car was subsequently dismantled and sold.
- 2003Goodwood RevivalGoodwood RevivalDriver: John Atkins
Co-driven by Karim Ojjeh; roof was signed by numerous attending drivers including Barry Sheene, Frank Sytner, Steve Soper, and Derek Bell.
- —Prescott hillclimb
Most recent competitive outing in the hands of the current vendor, described as having taken place the year prior to the sale.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2000Inspection
FIA Appendix K homologation papers obtained, classifying the car as a 1200cc historic competition vehicle.
- —Modification
Car built up to club rally specification under ownership of Mr Toplis of Nottingham.
- —Restoration
Alex Postan rebuilt the car in the style of Superspeed competition Anglias, using a 1650cc engine configuration as campaigned by John Young and Chris Craft.
First rebuild by Postan following acquisition from Atkins.
- —RestorationAutosportif
Final rebuild by Alex Postan to a fully detailed specification: Autosportif all-steel 1650cc pre-crossflow Ford engine with twin Weber 45 carburettors and A6 camshaft, straight-cut TranX three-rail gearbox, A-frame rear axle with Quaife Torsen differential and three-piece competition half shafts. Total expenditure exceeded £10,000.
Engine subsequently dyno tested by DTW Engines, recording 151 bhp at 7,500 rpm.
- —Engine rebuild
Full gearbox rebuild carried out alongside the final engine build as part of the comprehensive recommissioning.
Recorded as part of the same work package costing over £10,000 in total.
- —InspectionDTW Engines
Engine output verified on a dynamometer, returning a figure of 151 bhp at 7,500 rpm.
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