The First Anglia – The Ford Anglia E04A
The Ford Anglia E04A was the first car to bear the ‘Anglia’ name and it was produced in the UK from 1939 until 1948. The E04A had a distinctively pre-war design, featuring a more rounded shape compared to its later counterparts. It had a two-door body style with a rear-hinged boot lid and a spare wheel mounted on the rear. The Anglia E04A was powered by a 933cc (0.9-litre) side-valve inline-four engine. It had a modest power output, suitable for the economic and practical nature of the car.
Production of the Anglia E04A began in 1939 but was halted during World War II due to the focus on wartime production. After the war, production resumed, and the E04A continued in production until 1948. Due to the war and post-war production challenges, the Ford Anglia E04A had limited availability. It was primarily produced for the domestic UK market, and export numbers were relatively low.
The Ford Anglia E04A is considered a rare and collectible classic car today. Its unique design and limited production make it sought after by vintage car enthusiasts and collectors. The car differs significantly from the more well-known Ford Anglia 105E, which was produced in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Rationale
Basic car aimed at the more affordable section of the UK market.
Design
The Anglia E04A was introduced as a replacement for the Ford 7Y with an updated look.
Chassis
Ladder-Frame
Engine
- 933cc (0.9-litre) side-valve inline-four engine.
- Brake Horsepower: 23 bhp
- Torque: 49 Newton Metres / 36.14 Foot-Pound
- Top Speed: 57 mph (80.5 km/h)
- 0-50mph (0 – 80 km/h) in 38.3 seconds
- Fuel Consumption: 36 miles per UK imperial gallon (9.3 litres/100 km). It should be noted that, a UK imperial gallon is around 4.546 litres whereas a US gallon, is around 3.785 litres, a significant difference of just over 20%.
Brakes
Mechanical Brakes
Gearbox
3 Speed Manual
Suspension
Transverse leaf-spring
Production Locations
Ford Dagenham, UK
Australia
Production Run
55,807 units
Still on the Road
Data Unavailable
