| Ford Pilot | |
|---|---|
 Ford V8 Pilot saloon | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford UK |
| Model code | E71A |
| Also called | Ford V8 Pilot [1] |
| Production | 1947–1951 |
| Assembly | England: Dagenham, East London Australia[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size / Large family car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 4-door estate car 2-door pick-up 2-door coupe utility[3] 3-door panel van |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.2 L V-8 3.6 L V-8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.25 in (2,750 mm)[4] |
| Length | 175 in (4,445 mm) |
| Width | 69.5 in (1,765 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,200 lb (1,500 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Model 62[5] |
| Successor | Ford Zephyr Thames E83W (pickup & van) |
The Ford Pilot (Model E71A) is a medium-sized car that was built by Ford UK from August 1947 to 1951.[6] It was effectively replaced in 1951 with the launch of Ford UK's Zephyr Six and Consul models, though V8 Pilots were still offered for sale, being gradually withdrawn during that year. In its production run 22,155 cars were made.
- ^ Ford V8 Pilot advertisement, Australian Monthly Motor Manual, March 1950
- ^ Darwin, Norm (1986). The History of Ford in Australia. Newstead: Eddie Ford Publications. p. 122. ISBN 978-0959228724.
- ^ "1949 Ford Pilot Sedan". Restored Cars. No. 37. July–August 2016. pp. 45–47.
- ^ Culshaw, David; Horrobin, David (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
- ^ Geoghegan, Simon. "Ford V8 Pilot". Simon Cars. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ Gloor, Roger (2007). Alle Autos der 50er Jahre 1945–1960 (1. ed.). Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1.