English Ford Ads

These are just a small portion of the ads that we have for sale. None of these are reproductions, all are original. Most of these are large ads, larger than our scanner bed. Therefore the view shown on the page may not completely show the ad. They are placed in a plastic bag with a cardboard backboard for protection. Please e-mail us with your specific interests.

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AD DESCRIPTION
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PAYPAL
1959
English Fords - Full color 10" x 13" ad shows samples of all five models they were selling that year. The ad headline claims that they are "Now an American favorite too! English Ford Line". Seen at the top of the ad is a Yellow 6-Passenger Consul Convertible with the top in the rearmost position with a price of $2373. Next is a Gray 4-Door Prefect Sedan for $1661 that is somehow holding four adult passengers. Below that is a Green Escort Station Wagon for $1651 that has only two passengers. Then there is a Red 4-Passenger Anglia Sedan for $1561 and a Gray 6-Passenger Consul Sedan with a price tag of $2034. The text talks about the money you will save with these cars, both in purchase price and fuel milage and mentions they are built in the largest, most modern auto plants in England with the mass-production know-how from Ford.
February 23, 1959
Life magazine
2
$7.50
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English Ford 9

1959
Ford Anglia - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad that shows a Light-Colored 2-Door Sedan and is very similar to other ads of this time, just showing different cars. There is a backyard barbecue with the people who are not cooking or preparing the meal gathered around the Anglia being shown the sights. The headline says it all by claiming "It's imported! It's Ford! It's yours for $1 a day!" The text talks about the low price, the British Craftsmanship, the size, the power and the availability of service.
March 30, 1959
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 13

1959 English Fords - Full color ad shows a 1959 Anglia sedan parked in a driveway by a backyard party. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. May 11, 1959
Life magazine
1
$7.50 View
English Ford 1

1959
English Fords - Full color 9 1/2" x 14" ad for their Escort 5-Passenger Station Wagon. The ad has a picture of a White Escort parked and being loaded up with flowers and plants while other car owners and occupants admire the beauty of this car. The ad headline sings "It's Imported! It's Ford! It's yours for $1 a Day!" and the text talks about the "$1-a-day plan, now offered by most dealers". This car is shown as listing for $1651 and the ad mentions that the 2-door Anglia lists for $1561 and the 4-door Prefect for $1661. The text discusses some of the quality built into these cars and some of the safety features that are standard. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
June 8, 1959
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 12

1960
Anglia - Full color 7" x 11" ad for a car that is Fun to Drive. The ad has a picture of a Red 1960 Anglia parked with the driver side door open and a female in the front passenger seat pointing out at someone dressed as a lion standing next to the car. The headline claims that if you buy this car you will "Get the Lion's share of driving fun!". The text describes this car with words that a prospective owner would certainly hope refer to him too and mentions features like the wizard new OHV engine and sports-type gearshift, the Z-line rear window, the Wide Doors and the Complete Dashboard which refers to the British habit of leaving out gauges that we Americans had come to depend on, such as a gas gauge. It mentions a price of about $1600 before mentioning how much money you will also save on gas.
February 1960
Holiday
1
$7.50
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English Ford 11

1960
Anglia - Black and white 7 1/4" x 10 3/4" ad for this Economical Performance car. There is a picture of a Dark-Colored two door that seems to have transported nearly a full Little League team to the game. Milling around the car and unloading equipment from the trunk are eight young boys and one lion who is holding a bat to his shoulder while the headline encourages you to "Get the LION'S share of driving fun!". The text says this car is "Just off the boat from England.." and goes on to talks about the many features while mentioning a price of "only about $1600". The ad also contains a list of the 12 Models in the English Ford Line.
March 1960
Holiday
1
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English Ford 8

1964
Ford Cortina GT - Black and white 9 1/2" x 13" ad for the car that keeps on Winning. The top two pictures show when "Cortina wins East African Safari Rally" and the text further enhances the feat. The bottom picture shows a Cortina GT that filled with passengers and the headline says that "Cortina wins new friends all over America". The text gives the GT price as $2,119, the price for the standard two-door sedan as $1,755 while there also was a four-door sedan and a Station Wagon available. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 8, 1964
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 7

1966
Ford Cortina - Black and white 9 1/2" x 13 3/4" ad with a photo of a 1966 Ford Cortina Two-Door parked outside a house with a couple standing tightly by the passenger side door. The ad headline announces the "Ford Cortina: our lowest priced total performance car". It then says that "It won't cost you much. It gives you up to 30 miles per gallon. It's built to last. (Lubed-for-life fittings, for example.) It's dependable (Disc brakes, for one reason). And it's fun to drive. What more do you want for as little as $1,765.49? (We're one car manufacturer who scouts the pennies. Because they're your pennies. Maybe that's a reason why "Car & Driver" readers have voted Cortina the best car in the class for the last two years.) Cortina springs from a family of cars that has proved itself in more than 300 races and rallies. The 1,300-mile Canadian Winter Rally (Brrr!) The East African Safari (Whew!) Even the daily race for the 8:15 at Scarsdale (rugged competition) Besides that, it looks good and makes sense. Cortina holds five people without feeling like the beach on July 4. It has wall-to-wall carpeting to keep feet warm. Foam-padded seats (bucket seats in front) to keep people sitting pretty. And a safety padded instrument panel and sun visors. Also a ventilation system that can change the air in the car every 40 seconds. A nearly kid-proof washable vinyl interior. And a 20-cubic-foot capacity trunk, because everyone in your family, except you, packs too much. All this costs very little. For quite a bit of car, Cortina costs $1,765.49 for the two-door sedan, $1,884.93 for the four-door sedan, $2,102.10 for the four-door station wagon; $2,121.68 for the GT model and the Cortina modified by Lotus, $3,419.70, which isn't much for a bomb".
May 13, 1966
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 16

1966
Ford Cortina GT - Black and white 9 1/2" x 13" ad for the Value and the Room that this car will provide. The picture shows a 2-door Cortina GT parked in front of a Fraternity House and the boys are surrounding the car checking it out, pushing it, poking it and beginning to crawl over it. There is a small picture underneath this larger one that shows three young men sitting in the open trunk and the headline says "Ford Cortina: $1765, fully equipped, and there's room for five more inside." The text includes information about the awards it has won, the features, the performance and the prices for the different models including one modified by Lotus.
August 5, 1966
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 14

1967
Ford Cortina Wagon - Black and white 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad has a photo of a wagon that has brought a family to pick up the husband fron the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. The ad headline informs us that "Ford's Cortina goes domestic." and there is another picture of this car from the back with the tailgate open so that the bags of groceries, and a child, that can be packed in. The text gives prices for the variety of models with this Station Wagon for $2101.10, a four-door sedan for $1884.43, a two-door sedan for $1765.49, the GT for $2121.58 and the HOT Cortina modified by Lotus for $3419.70. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
September 16, 1966
Life magazine
3
$7.50
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English Ford 3

1967
Ford Cortina - Black and white 9 3/4" x 13 1/2" ad that is advertising the 1967 Ford Cortina (Model C). The ad starts off with the words "Common-sense transportation at a sensible price. Only $39.67 per month" and then, beneath the words "Ford's Model C" it shows a two-door Model C parked there with a pretty lady holding on to the passenger side door. The ad claims that "The Model C is Ford's new Cortina. From the day it was introduced, this unique advance in sensible transportation has been selling at a phenomenal pace. Here's why: Up to 30 miles per gallon at normal speeds from one of the most efficient 4-cylinder engines. Rally-bred for performance, too. Every time you toe the throttle, you'll be reminded of its international racing heritage. Spacious room for five-adults. All-vinyl interior. Individually adjustable bucket seats. Front disc brakes. A 4-speed, fully synchronized transmission for smoother shifting. A turning circle 6' shorter than VW's. Makes it easier to maneuver, turn and park. More luggage room, too. Has twice the luggage space of a VW. Want an optional automatic transmission? You can get it in the Model C". The list goes on and on.
May 12, 1967
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 17

1967
Ford Cortina - Black and white 9 3/4" x 13" ad has a photo of a Dark two-door that has just brought a family of four to it's destination and they are standing next to the car. The ad headline calls this car a "Sensible way to travel. And only $39.67 per month." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
June 30, 1967
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 4

1967
Ford Cortina - Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad has a photo of a Light-colored Model C parked under a tree in a large field. The ad headline says "Introducing another better idea from Ford...". The text continues by saying "The Model C is Ford's new Cortina - a unique advance in basic transportation - every bit as sensible as the "Model T" and the "Model A" were. Yet this new Cortina, at $1815 (as lilttle as $39.67 per month), is the most enjoyable thing that ever came between you and the road. Spacious enough for five adults, it's a performance machine with a distinguished international racing heritage. Model C gives you a lot for $1815". Then, if that was not enough, they tease you by announcing the Model C Plus. This had a GT engine with 25% more power, a tachometer, ammeter and old pressure gauge and a center console between the bucket seats>
March 10, 1967
Life magazine &
April 4, 1967
Look magazine
3
$7.50
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English Ford 2

1968
Ford's Model C - Full color 10" x 14" ad with a picture at the top of the page showing a dark Model C parked next to a man dressed up in Scottish clothes. The headline of the ad says "We'll give you three guesses why Ford's Model C is the best selling car in Scotland." The reasons told of in the ad text are the way money can be saved, the car gets 30 mpg of gas, you can buy it for $1873 and the way that the kind of workmanship is presented.
February 23, 1968
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 15

1968
Ford Model C - Full color 10" x 13 3/4" ad that is for the 1968 Ford Model C. This ad has a very unique aspect when it claims that "In the country that makes the Rolls Royce, Jaguar and MG, the best selling car is Ford's Model C". The photo shows a yard with one of each of these cars sitting there and a well-dressed gentleman, with his well-heeled dog, is standing there looking at the cars, and, well, he seems to be spending most of his time going over the Ford Model C. The ad claims that "The English have a tremendoous respect for fine cars. A car must be both beautifully conceived and built. And Ford's Model C Cortina is. It's built in the tradition of Ford's Model A Here's a car that passes up other cars and gas stations, too (up to 30 miles a gallon). The engine is more powerful than many imports. The seating room is larger. Automatic transmission and GT styling are available. Front disc brakes are standard. There's one other reason Ford's Model C is the best selling car in England. The price is very popular. The price is very popular in the U.S. too. It's just $1873, or $40.95 a month. How about parts and servicing in the U.S.? They're easier to get than the car is. You can get them at hundreds of Ford dealers across the nation. These cars are going fast. (Sales more than doubled in the U.S. last year). We're not trying to rush you to your dealer. But every chance you get, hurry a little".
March 15, 1968
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 18

1968
Ford Cortina - Full color 9 3/4" x 9 3/4" 20 page Dealer Brochure for the Imported Model C. Included on these pages are photos, descriptions, options and colors. This item is wider than my scanner bed so the sides will not be visible in the scanned view.
Dealer
1
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English Ford 6

1969
Ford Cortina - Full color 10" x 13" ad for the Ford Cortina. The ad is showing the rear end of a Grey Ford Cortina with a pretty model lying on the rear window deck and the headline calls her "Cuter'n a bug's rear". The text says that "Before you take off in the Queen Mary of small cars, check for stowaways. Cortina's "boot" (trunk to you) takes 21 cubic feet of gear (about 5 normal suitcases), even golf bags. There's room for a crew of 4 big sailors and a lot of booty, too! Even with a load like that, Cortina's 67 well-engineered horses accelerate fast past the petrol pumps. As for service, it's everywhere - strictly American - with domestic type nuts and bolts. Now that Cortina's hit the U.S., there'll really be some sourkrauts around!".
March 7, 1969
Life magazine
2
$7.50
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English Ford 2

1970
Ford Cortina - Full color 10" x 13 1/2" ad for this Low-Priced Import. There is a picture of an attractive young lady dressed in a white shirt with a black bowler adorned with a British flag and she is clasping her hand to her face next to the headline that mentions "The car that speaks for itself in plain English. $1849". There is a picture of a Red Ford Cortina seen from behind and the text indicates that this is one of the few imports that has something to talk about. It goes on to talk about some of the standard features with several performance numbers in what they refer to as "Britain's No. 1 selling car".
November 28, 1969
Life magazine
1
$7.50
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English Ford 10