Manheim sells ‘model’ example of Ford Zephyr at auction
Manheim has sold a ‘model’ example of a Ford Zephyr Mark II at its Leeds auction centre – the exact car that was used by Corgi as the basis for its diecast version of the car.
This particular car is equipped with overdrive and is well known among Ford enthusiasts. It was offered at auction with just over 82,000 miles on the clock and substantial service history, including MOT certificates dating back to 1976.
With a guide price of between £8,000 and £10,000, the unique Zephyr Mark II eventually sold for £12,100 and has gone off to a fantastic new home in the classic car collection of John Schofield, managing director of Car Transplants, the UK’s largest independent salvage company. The collection already includes around 120 classic cars, mostly British and American models.
Andy Conde, Manheim’s General Manager for Group Auctioneers said: “It’s a challenge to put a value on a unique car with the provenance of this example, so we were thrilled to see the Zephyr achieve such an incredible selling price and go off to a great new home to reside with some fellow classic cars.”