Ford Anglia 105E & 123E

The Ford Anglia 105E was launched in 1959 as a 2-door 4-seater, small family saloon. It featured a new overhead valve four cylinder over-square engine which was very eager and free revving. The Anglia was available in either standard or Deluxe form with the latter featuring a full width front grill and better interior trim. The most striking feature of the new Anglia was the reverse rake rear windscreen which was incorporated into the design to improve headroom for rear passengers and aid visibility in wet weather. An estate version of the Anglia joined the range in 1961 and this was also available in standard or Deluxe specification. In 1962 the Anglia Super was launched with a 1198cc engine, larger drum brakes and an all synchromesh gearbox. The Anglia proved to be very successful both in motor sport, and with the buying public. Just over one million Anglias were made before production ended in 1968 with the arrival of the new Escort.