Ford Anglia E494a 1949–1953

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Ford Anglia E494A
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1953 Ford Anglia E494A
Overview
Production 1949–53
108,878 units
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door saloon
2-door panel van
Powertrain
Engine 933 cc (56.9 cu in) I4
Transmission 3 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm)
Length 154 in (3,912 mm)
Width 57 in (1,448 mm)
Height 63 in (1,600 mm)

The 1949 model, code E494A, was a makeover of the previous model with a rather more 1940s style front-end, including the sloped, twin-lobed radiator grille.

Again it was a very spartan vehicle and in 1948 was Britain's lowest-priced four-wheel car. The 10HP, 1172 cc engine was again available in export markets - this model is called the E493OA.

An Anglia tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1948 had a top speed of 57 mph (92 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-50 mph (80 km/h) in 38.3 seconds. A fuel consumption of 36.2 miles per imperial gallon (7.8 L/100 km; 30.1 mpg‑US) was recorded. The test car cost £309 including taxes.

Including all production, 108,878 were built. When production as an Anglia ceased in October 1953, it continued as the extremely basic Ford Popular until 1959.

 
Delivery vans based on the Anglia supported British commerce for several decades. These "commercial" versions often retained the mechanical components and front sections of superseded Anglia saloons.

Anglia A494A (Australia: 1949–53)

Ford Anglia A494A
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1951 Ford Anglia A494A Tourer
Overview
Production 1949–53
Assembly Australia
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door saloon
2-door tourer
2-door coupe utility
2-door roadster utility
Related Ford Popular
Powertrain
Engine 933 cc (56.9 cu in) I4
1,172 cc (71.5 cu in) I4

The Australian built A494A Anglias of the 1949 to 1953 period shared the frontal styling and 90 inch wheelbase chassis of their English E494A counterparts but differed in many other ways, notably in the range of body styles offered. A494As were produced in 4-door saloon, 2-door tourer, 2-door coupe utility and 2-door roadster utility models. All body styles had running boards, and the boot of the Australian saloon was less prominent than that of the English saloon. The 933-cc, 8 HP unit was initially the only engine offered, but the 1172-cc, 10 HP engine was available from 1950.

At the time of its introduction, the A494A Tourer was the cheapest new car on the Australian market.

  • Ford Anglia 4-Door Sedan (A494A)

  • 1951 Ford Anglia A494A Tourer

  • Ford Anglia A494A Coupe Utility