Mark F - November 1958 to January 1963

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November 1958Mark F 2/3 seater Tourer, 1959 brochure - click to enlargeMark F interior, 1959 brochure - click to enlarge

Identical to the Mark E with a 2/3 seater Tourer and Saloon Coupe, but the Villiers 31A, 250cc engine with a 4 speed positive stop gearbox and a Siba Dynastart was now used.

Mark F Family Saloon, 1959 brochure - click to enlargeMark F 4 seater Family Saloon, 1959 brochure - click to enalrgeA 4 seater Family Saloon with two small, forward-facing, hammock seats fitted in the rear also became available. There were no changes to the dimensions and the weight remained at 672 lb.

 

 

  

March 1960Mark F Ranger Van, 1960 publicity photo - click to enlargeMark F engine and suspension, 1960 brochure - click to enlarge

Introduction of the Mark F Ranger. This was a commercial version of the Family Saloon. It had no rear side windows or rear seats but was fitted with an opening rear window for loading purposes. The carrying capacity was 3 cwt. or 31 cu. ft. All bodies were in primer but could be painted for an extra £4.50p!

 

June 1960Mark F Ranger Van 1961 publicity photo showing goods being carried in the passenger area. - click to enlarge

The Mark F Ranger Van was briefly introduced. A small batch of only 39 vehicles were made with the passenger seat omitted. This was intended to increase the carrying capacity by freeing up the passenger area. On the drivers side, a triangular aluminium panel was fitted to the floor at the left hand side of the seat to provide some sort of protection against any of the goods being carried!

As most self-employed tradesmen would probably have used their vehicle socially during the evenings and at weekends, not having a passengers seat to take their girlfriend / wife out in the Bond was an unpopular option!

 

Chassis Number Range: J/11/21181 to O/1/27679

Total Mark F Production = 6,493

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