Abbott of Farnham, E D Abbott Limited was a British coachbuilding business based in Farnham, Surrey, trading under the name since 1929. A major part of their output was under sub-contract to motor vehicle manufactures . In 1934 Abbott won a major contract from Logonda to provide all the bodiesfor the new small Rapier and work from Frazer-Nash for coachwork on imported BMW chassis. During the Second World War the company manufactured experimental radar aerials for the Royal Aircraft Establishment. However,after World War II the company restarted its coachbuilding activities, building production runs of coups for Sunbeam- Talbot and Healey, as well as some special bodies for Jowett, Bentley and Lanchester, Orders also came from Ford for estate car Versions of their Consul and Zephyr models, which Kept the firm in business during the latr 1950s and early 1960s.  

This stunning example of the rare Abbott of Farnham bodied MK1 Consul is presented in Bristol Fawn with contrasting red trim and has been subject to a full restoration. A well Known example amongst enthusiasts, this car formed part of the James Hull collection Famously purchased by Jaguar-Land Rover Heritage and has Been on display at the Gaydon Motor Museum. It has received little road use whilst being on display at the Gaydon Motor Museum, however since its removal from its space at the famous museum, it has benefitted from a mechanical re-commissioning and is supplied with both service and previous MOT test certificates. This highly regarded and well Known show car would grace any serious car collection and forms part of the British motoring heritage.  

Engine details; Due to lack of power the engine went to Zodiac motors for a bit of an upgrade. Rather than try to modify the 1503 engine, the bigger capacity1703cc unit that debuted in the 1956 version was fitted-after all, you just cant beat cubic inches. A204E Mk11 block was used for easy fitment into the Mk1, but this was fitted with Mk111(211E) internals, along with a four-branch manifold and a bigger carb.The power output is unknown but, at an estimate, its probably somewhere in the region of 75 bhp. 

At the same time the head(from a Mk111) was ported and polished, converted to run on unleaded and the inlet manifold was modified to run a 28/36 DCD carb-which, as you know, came from a Cortina1500 GT. a Borg Warner overdrive was fitted along with stronger halfshafts and a 4.1 differential.A heavy-duty clutch,front struts with new shocks and seven-leaf rear springs were also added along with poly bushes all round. A supurb tribute car.        

  

Recent works carried out New Tyres, Brakes New Master cylinder, shoes and linings. 

Discreet indicators for safety (original Semaphores still working) New Stainless exhaust silencer.   

All the rest of the car is original. Viewing Welcome..