Ford Vedette V8 White '55 1955
General description :
The Ford Vedette is a large car manufactured by Ford France from 1948-1954.Introduced at the 1948 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, it was designed entirely in Detroit (resembling contemporary Mercury models) and featured the Poissy-made 2158 cc Aquillon sidevalve V8 engine of Ford's Flathead engine family, the same as in pre-war Matford cars. It was the only French car of its time with a V8 engine.Due to the fact that the Poissy factory could not resume complete automobile production immediately after WW II , many vital components had still to be made by various subcontractors, which reportedly had an adverse effect on the quality of the car and contributed to its limited popularity. Over the six years in production, the Vedette was available in several body styles, ranging from the original four-door fastback (with rear suicide doors) through the later four-door saloon, a Sunliner two-door landaulet based on the saloon (with a roll-down roof over the entire cabin), a two-door coupéand, based on it, the Cabriolet Décapotable.Facing unsatisfactory sales results, as well as disruptive strikes at the Poissy plant at the turn of the decade, Ford had been trying to dispose of the factory since shortly after the end of the war. An opportunity arose in 1954, when Henri-Theodore Pigozzi, the founder of the increasingly successful French automaker Simca, was looking for a new plant to expand its operations. Ford France was merged into Simca with both the Poissy plant and the rights to all models manufactured there — including a newly designed new Vedette. The new car had debuted already in France under the name of Simca Vedette, but was sold as the Ford Vedette in some markets (including Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany) at least until 1956. SpecificationsBodyworkLength: cm (in): 467 (184)Width: cm (in): 173 (68)Height: cm (in): 152 (60)Wheelbase: cm (in): 269 (106)Weight: kg (lb): 1125 (2483)Mechanics.Displacement: V8 2158 cc (132 ci) front-mountedValve gear: 16Fuel system: 1 Zenith-Stromberg carburettorGearbox: 3-speed manualDriven wheels: rear-wheel driveMaximum power: 66 hp at 4400 rpmMaximum torque: 122 Nm at 2500 rpmMaximum speed: 140 km/h (87 mph)This car is just in at Oldtimerfarm, Aalter Belgium. Steenweg op Deinze 51C. Teusday-Saterday 10-17h (no appointment needed) Sunday: closed. Monday strictly on appointment. We specialize in consignment sales of collection cars. We are proud we can offer this car for sale. A more detailed description will soon follow. In the meantime you can have a look at the very ample photo coverage on the website. Of course Xavier or Olivier will be very happy to give you all possible explanations by phone on +32472401338.Meet us at:You can meet us at these events where we will show a sample of our stock22-25/10/2015 Auto d\'epoca Fiera di Padova30-01/11/2015 Classic & Sports Cars Show London06-08/11/2015 Interclassics Brussels 201519-20/12/2015 Dreamcar International Kortrijk14-17/01/2016 Interclassics Maastricht \'16Auto Retro Brugge13-14/02/2016 Flanders Collection Car - Gent04-06/03/2016 Antwerp Classic Salon18-20/03/2016 Milano Autoclassica06-10/04/2016 28th Techno-Classica Essen - Duitsland29-01/05/2016 OLDTIMERFARM : Opendeurdagen/Journees Portes Ouvertes/ Open Door event
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1955 Ford Vedette V8 White '55 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Aalter by Oldtimerfarm Dealer for €7500.
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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Vedette Model Version : V8 White '55 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1955 Location : Aalter Vehicle Registration : Normal
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com