218 Ford (E71A) V8 Pilot (1950) NKK 201 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Ford V8 Pilot (E71A) (1947-50) Engine 3622 cc V8 SV Production 22,155 Registration Number NKK 201 (Kent) FORD (UK) SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181... The Ford Pilot Model E71A is a medium-sized car manufactured between 1947-51 effectively replaced in 1951 with the launch of Ford UK's Zephyr Six and Consul models, though V8 Pilots were still offered for sale, being gradually withdrawn. The Pilot was the first large post-war British Ford, based on the pre-war 22 bhp Model 62 chassis, and was initially offered in 1946 with the 2227 cc side-valve V8 60 engine from the 1939 model, which was quickly replaced by the E71A Dagenham 30hp engine: 'Enfo' (English Ford) Dagenham's own version of the the US 1937 Model 78,, 221 cubic inch/3.6 litre block. This engine differs from the US engine , the block had one frost plug at rear on each side, just below the heads, the heads had the firing order cast in, the crankshaft had a long snout allowing double pulley fan belts for trucks, Big End bearings were flanged 1/4 shells (4 per journal), no US engine had these. the sump also differed with a hole to accommodate the Lucas starter. The gearbox was a column change, three speed Most Pilots were four-door saloons, based on the 1935 USA Model 48, but Estate (Shooting Brake (Woody)) and pick-up versions were built, the latter for export only.. The windscreen opens for ventilation, leather upholstery was a standard item and all interior window frames were made of Bakelite The car was reputed to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in 21 seconds, have a top speed of 80 mph (130 km/h), and return 18 miles per imperial gallon In 1950 racing driver Ken Wharton drove a Ford Pilot to victory in the Tulip Rally, repeating the fete a few weeks later by winning the Lisbon International Rally Diolch am 99,942,204 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,942,204 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-218
