Ford PREFECT

The Ford PREFECT

The Ford Prefect was a compact family car produced for the British market from 1938 to 1961. It was positioned as a mid-range vehicle, sitting between the smaller Popular and larger Pilot models in the company's UK lineup. The Prefect was designed to appeal to the middle-class British family and small business owners who wanted a reliable, economical car that still offered a degree of respectability and comfort.

The typical Prefect buyer was a middle-income professional or small business owner who needed a practical vehicle for both work and family use. These customers were often first-time car buyers or those trading up from more basic models, looking for something that offered good value for money while maintaining a certain level of status. The Ford Prefect met these needs perfectly, with approximately 157,000 units sold over its production run.

The Prefect proved to be a significant success for Ford in the UK market, particularly in the post-war period when it helped meet the huge demand for new cars. While not as iconic as some other British Ford models, the Prefect has earned a special place in British motoring history, and has achieved a degree of cultural fame through its namesake character in Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Today, surviving Prefects are cherished by classic car enthusiasts, particularly the post-war E493A models, which are considered the most desirable variants.

Here are 8 Ford PREFECT used car sales records for you to browse through.