Model Condition: Very good, model completely unmarked but driver's side windscreen wiper is missing. 

Box Type and Condition: original  Vanguards packaging which is  in very good condition aside from some general wear visible. Plastic inner trays also present.  Please read the description to find out more. 

Detailed Description: This model comes with an original Vanguards outer cardboard box for safe storage.  Alternatively, it would be a valuable addition to an O-gauge model railway layout or diorama.

The Ford Zephyr was an executive car manufactured by Ford of Britain from 1950 until 1972. The Zephyr and its luxury variants, the Ford Zodiac and Ford Executive, were the largest passenger cars in the British Ford range from 1950 until their replacement by the Consul and Granada models in 1972. Initially, the four-cylinder version was named Ford Consul, but from 1962, both four- and six-cylinder versions were named Zephyr.

The model depicted here is the third-generation Zephyr MkIII with the 6-cylinder engine in West Riding Police livery.  Unlike the Zephyr 4, the Zephyr 6 had a full-width grille including the headlight surrounds; overall body length and width were the same for both Zephyr III versions. With the same 2,553 cc (156 cu in) displacement as before, the Mark III model had higher compression ratio, resulting in some 20 hp (15 kW) higher output, as well as a broader torque range.

The West Riding Constabulary was established in 1856.  It remained a separate police force until 1964 when it merged with six borough police forces under the Police Act 1964 to become the West Yorkshire Constabulary. 

Pricing Information: Typical cost range for this precise model currently ranges on eBay for between £10.55 and £37.10 (sample size of 26).  This particular model is offered at a substantial discount on the average price of the 26 comparable models due to the missing windscreen wiper on the driver's side.  But the comprehensive number of pictures coupled to this detailed description demonstrates hopefully to would-be buyers that this model is still offered at fair value.  However, in the spirit of supporting other collectors of highly detailed vehicles, if you think the price is too high but like what you have read and the pictures you have seen, I am open to sensible offers.  Just reach out to me via message or press the "make offer" button.

Flat rate fee for overseas buyers to cover majority of postal costs.  PLEASE NOTE: for overseas buyers, I am unable to control overseas postal costs, any import taxes subsequently found payable, or time delays incurred.

This collectible piece is perfect for enthusiasts of precision detailed vehicles, or an O-gauge model railway layout or diorama.