Ford Anglia E494A

A 1949 Ford Anglia E494A, registration FDL 968

Key facts

  • Year

    1949

  • Country

    Great Britain

  • Capacity

    933cc

  • Cylinders

    In-line 4

  • Valves

    Side, L-head

  • Output

    23hp @ 4,000rpm

  • Performance

    59mph

  • Price new

    £310

  • Owner

    National Motor Museum Trust

  • Manufacturer

    Ford Motor Co. Ltd

The Ford Anglia E494A replaced the pre-war Anglia E04A in late 1948. To some eyes, the new Anglia looked even more dated than its predecessor, closely resembling the 8hp Model 7Y of 1937. Despite this, the new car was well equipped by the standards of the day and was the cheapest car on the UK market. An export version was fitted with a larger 1,172cc engine.

By the end of the 1940s, Ford’s range was looking distinctly out of date. At the 1949 Motor Show, Morris launched its new Minor with independent front suspension, rack and pinion steering and hydraulic brakes; everything the Anglia didn’t have. Despite this, the Ford sold well with 108,000 being produced between 1948 and 1953. The export version of the Anglia was renamed the 103E Popular in 1953 and was built for the UK market until 1959.

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