| Ford Prefect | |
|---|---|
 1948 Ford Prefect E93A Saloon | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford UK Ford Australia |
| Production | 1938–1961 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford 7W |
| Successor | Ford Consul Classic |
The Ford Prefect is a line of British cars which was produced by Ford UK between 1938 and 1961 as an upmarket version of the Ford Popular and Ford Anglia small family cars. It was introduced in October 1938 and remained in production until 1941. Returning to the market in 1945, it was offered until 1961. The car progressed in 1953 from its original perpendicular or "sit-up-and-beg" style to a more modern three-box structure. Some versions were also built and sold by Ford Australia.
Like its siblings, the car became a popular basis for a hot rod, especially in Britain, where its lightweight structure and four-cylinder engines appealed to builders.