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The low-priced Popular lived up to its name. (iStock/umdash9) He’s identified it as either a 1955 or 1956 Ford Popular 103e, which was the lowest priced car in the U.K. at the time.
This 103E Ford Popular has been sitting for 41 years. According to the owner, the last time it ran was in 1982. Therefore, getting it to run wouldn't be a walk in the park.
The 1950s Ford Popular 103E car was unearthed by John Brayshaw, 40, just inches beneath the surface of his lawn when he was digging in his back garden in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire..
1950s Ford Popular Found Buried in the Garden After More Than 50 Years. Published: 10 Apr 2020, ... identified by the dashboard as a 1955-1956 Ford Popular 103e, are the wheels.
John Brayshaw discovered what appears to be a Ford Popular in his garden; ... FORD POPULAR 103E. Engine: 1172 cc straight-4 side-valve. Power: 30 bhp. Transmission: Three-speed manual.
Ford Popular 103E/Anglia. 1948 to 1959. ENGINE: 993cc/1,172cc, four-cyl. ... the Anglia's style was dated but it was improved into the best known side-valve Ford, the Popular of 1953.
The mysterious car is nearly intact and is thought to be a 1955-56 Ford Popular 103e. John, who bought the house six months ago, was digging post panels for decking.
John Brayshaw, 40, found the 1950s Ford Popular 103E inches beneath the topsoil in his West Yorkshire lawn while building a deck in his garden. He has since discovered the classic car was buried there ...
The Ford Popular - nicknamed Pop - could be seen on virtually every UK street in the 1950s. ... The 103E model had a top speed of 60mph but took 24 seconds to reach 50mph Bradford.
The mysterious car is nearly intact and is thought to be a 1955-56 Ford Popular 103e. John, who bought the house six months ago, was digging post panels for decking.
A MAN digging his garden found an old car under his lawn. John Brayshaw, 40, found the mysterious motor was still mostly intact, with its engine, doors and registration plate. The mysterious car is… ...