Ford: V8 Pilot
Note: This is a sub-section of Ford: Cars
1947-51. 21,487 made.
1950 FORD V.8 PILOT
The Ford V.8 Pilot saloon five-seater is one of the most consistently popular models in the Ford range and, although comparatively moderately priced, its performance and appointments bring it well within the luxury car class.
One of the interesting points about the V.8 Pilot is that its styling is a happy blend of English and American practice and does not favour the transatlantic conception of post-war modernity in motor engineering.
The equipment of the car includes a heater, built-in jacks, self-cancelling direction indicators, dual wind-tone horns, electric cigarette lighter and accommodation for radio.
ENGINE. Type: 3.6-litre. Cylinders: 8. Bore X Stroke: 77.79 mm. X 95.25 mm. Compression ratio: 6.15 to 1. Maximum b.h.p.: 85 at 3,500 r.p.m. Rating: 30.01 h.p.
DIMENSIONS. Length: 14 ft. 6.75 ins. Height: 5 ft. 6 ins. Width: 5 ft. 9.5 ins. Wheelbase: 9 ft. 0.25 ins. Track: 4 ft. 10 ins. Weight (dry): 3,192 lbs. Fuel capacity: 12.5 gallons. Tyre size: 6.00 X 16.
BRAKES. Hydro-mechanical.
PRICE. £610 plus £170.3.11 Purchase Tax. Total: £780.3.11.