The Ford Consul model met the need for a modern fleet of vehicles in the 1950's

By the end of the 1940s, Ford recognised the need for a more modern fleet of vehicles that would meet the demands of consumers, especially among families in post-war Europe.

In early 1951, the company launched the Consul and Zephyr, with the Model Y being phased out after two decades.

Soon after, the Anglia 100E and Prefect were launched, and the latter became a huge success and a mass seller in Ireland in particular.