Ford Thames 100E 7cwt Van 1954-61.
Specifications:
Engine: 4 cylinder in-line, sidevalve.
Displacement: 1172cc. Bore: 63.5mm Stroke: 92.5mm
Compression ratio: 7.0 to 1.
Carburettor: single Solex downdraught.
Power output: 36bhp at 4,500rpm.
Maximum speed: 70mph. Acceleration: 0-60mph in 39 secs.
Overall fuel consumption: 36mpg.
Body: pressed steel monocoque.
Steering: Burman recirculating ball.
Transmission: RWD, 4-speed manual.
7.25in dry plate hydraulic clutch. Final drive hypoid bevel, ratio: 4.44 to 1.
Brakes: hydraulic, 8" drums.
Wheels: 4 stud, 520 x 13" pressed steel.
Suspension Front: independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar.
Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs.
Wheelbase: 7ft 6.5"
Front track: 3ft 10"
Rear track: 3ft 9.8"
Overall length: 11ft 8.5"
Overall width: 4ft 8.5"
Overall height: 3ft 10"
Kerb weight: 1,676lbs
Production Total: 196,885.
(5 cwt: 139,267. Standard 7 cwt: 10,056. Deluxe 7 cwt: 47,562.)