Highlights

MOT until June 2025
Mazda MX-5 engine, gearbox, suspension and power steering
Modern leather interior for greatly enhanced comfort
Oversized sport steel wheels with modern tyres

The Appeal

Ah yes, the Ford Anglia. A car one would perhaps picture pootling around an English ‘chocolate box’ village, perhaps being driven by the vicar on his way to umpire the local cricket match. But with this particular Anglia, all is not what it seems…

That’s because under its unassuming bodywork we find the 115 bhp twin-cam, five-speed manual gearbox, power steering, and coil-spring suspension from an early Mazda MX-5. The installation of this mechanical transplant is impressive, and that DOHC Mazda engine looks really at home under the Ford’s bonnet. The vendor assures us that the Anglia drives exceedingly well and boasts plenty of performance.

We’re all for making this sort of car more usable, and this is a great way to achieve it. There’s a long-standing British tradition of hot-rodded Ford Anglias, Populars and the like, so this car is very in keeping with that tradition while incorporating one of the best RWD sports car drivetrains ever produced.

The History and Paperwork

MOT until 4th June 2025
129,862 miles indicated on the digital odometer, likely reflecting the mileage accrued by the MX-5 donor car
Began life as a UK home market RHD Anglia, first registered September 1967 - the last year of production

The Condition

Offered in highly usable order with some age-commensurate patina
Handsome pale blue paint scheme with a contrasting white roof; the quintessential Anglia colour scheme
We’re informed that the bodywork is in sound order; one MOT advisory to note for superficial corrosion
The chrome trim appears in fair condition all-round
Leather interior fitted, with safer, more comfortable modern seats
Light wear to the upholstery and controls, but nothing especially noticeable
Custom dashboard and switchgear fitted to a good standard

The Mechanics

1.6-litre DOHC l4 from a Mazda MX-5
Five-speed MX-5 gearbox
MX-5 suspension and power steering
MOT tested, with no mechanical advisories
Reportedly in very good running and driving order

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