Ford, Fordson, and Thames
Model A & B Engine Powered Vehicle Models
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Produced in England by
Ford Motor Company, Ltd.
Overview
This page details Ford, Fordson, and Thames passenger car, commercial car, and truck vehicle models produced in Great Britain by the Ford Motor Company, Ltd. from 1928 through 1940 which specifically used the four cylinder Model A & B type small or large bore engines.
Beginning in 1931, these vehicles were produced at Ford's manufacturing facility at Dagenham, England. Dagenham was a complete manufacturing facility, much like the Rouge, and not just a vehicle assembly plant.
Ford England Vehicles & Dagenham Engines:
Vehicles were produced in Great Britain using Model AF, A, AA, BF, B, BB, and E98T four cylinder engines, and were variously marketed under the Ford, Fordson, and Thames vehicle brands.
The 'Fordson' truck brand essentially began in 1932 with the introduction of the Model B engine and the Model BB Two Tons truck chassis. Passenger car and most light truck models continued to be identified as 'Ford' brand.
The 'Thames' brand was applied to Forward Control (cab-over-engine) Van and Lorry models beginning in 1939. Normal Control (conventional cab) truck models continued to be identified as 'Fordson' brand.
Both large bore (24 HP) and small bore (AF & BF 14.9 HP) engines were produced.
The Model A and AF engine production ended in 1932.
Also, the Model B and BF engine production started in 1932.
Small bore Model BF engine production ended in about 1935.
The E98T engine design of 1939 was a special Ford Dagenham variant Model BB truck engine with a unique block casting and timing cover, and having an oil pan fitted with a Ford designed oil filter system.
1940 was the last year of vehicle production at Ford Dagenham using any Model B/BB variant engine.
Vehicles were produced in Great Britain using Model AF, A, AA, BF, B, BB, and E98T four cylinder engines, and were variously marketed under the Ford, Fordson, and Thames vehicle brands.
The 'Fordson' truck brand essentially began in 1932 with the introduction of the Model B engine and the Model BB Two Tons truck chassis. Passenger car and most light truck models continued to be identified as 'Ford' brand.
The 'Thames' brand was applied to Forward Control (cab-over-engine) Van and Lorry models beginning in 1939. Normal Control (conventional cab) truck models continued to be identified as 'Fordson' brand.
Both large bore (24 HP) and small bore (AF & BF 14.9 HP) engines were produced.
The Model A and AF engine production ended in 1932.
Also, the Model B and BF engine production started in 1932.
Small bore Model BF engine production ended in about 1935.
The E98T engine design of 1939 was a special Ford Dagenham variant Model BB truck engine with a unique block casting and timing cover, and having an oil pan fitted with a Ford designed oil filter system.
1940 was the last year of vehicle production at Ford Dagenham using any Model B/BB variant engine.
Canadian Engines:
Model A and B engines were produced in Canada from 1928 to 1934 for the domestic Canadian market, as well as for export. Canadian-produced RHD vehicles were primarily destined for export to British Empire countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and elsewhere, but were not typically available in Great Britain itself.
German Engines:
The G28T engine of 1942 was a German Ford Köln improved design Model BB truck engine variant produced only in Germany during and after World War II from the 1940's to 1950's, but was never produced or originally available in the US, England, Russia, or elsewhere. Ford Köln was under the control of the Third Reich and the Nazis before and during the war. Ford Köln was returned to Ford control after WWII ended.
Russian Engines:
The GAZ Model B engine was a Ford USA design Model BB truck engine produced only in Russia from the 1930's through 1950's before, during, and after World War II. It was never produced or originally available in the US, England, Germany, or elsewhere. The Soviet Union began producing GAZ Model A's and AA's and Model B engines in Russia in 1932 under license from Ford.
These GAZ models were initially built in a new Soviet plant designed by architect Albert Khan for Ford, and initially operated with advisors from Ford USA. The GAZ-AA trucks and Model A Phaetons were first assembled there using parts produced and supplied by Ford USA.
In the Roman alphabet GAZ stands for Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod, Nizhny Novgorod, translated as Gorky Automobile Plant. In Russian Cyrillic "Го́рьковский Автомоби́льный Заво́д" is shortened to "ГАЗ" (GAZ).
Model A and B engines were produced in Canada from 1928 to 1934 for the domestic Canadian market, as well as for export. Canadian-produced RHD vehicles were primarily destined for export to British Empire countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and elsewhere, but were not typically available in Great Britain itself.
German Engines:
The G28T engine of 1942 was a German Ford Köln improved design Model BB truck engine variant produced only in Germany during and after World War II from the 1940's to 1950's, but was never produced or originally available in the US, England, Russia, or elsewhere. Ford Köln was under the control of the Third Reich and the Nazis before and during the war. Ford Köln was returned to Ford control after WWII ended.
Russian Engines:
The GAZ Model B engine was a Ford USA design Model BB truck engine produced only in Russia from the 1930's through 1950's before, during, and after World War II. It was never produced or originally available in the US, England, Germany, or elsewhere. The Soviet Union began producing GAZ Model A's and AA's and Model B engines in Russia in 1932 under license from Ford.
These GAZ models were initially built in a new Soviet plant designed by architect Albert Khan for Ford, and initially operated with advisors from Ford USA. The GAZ-AA trucks and Model A Phaetons were first assembled there using parts produced and supplied by Ford USA.
In the Roman alphabet GAZ stands for Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod, Nizhny Novgorod, translated as Gorky Automobile Plant. In Russian Cyrillic "Го́рьковский Автомоби́льный Заво́д" is shortened to "ГАЗ" (GAZ).
Ford England Dagenham Production:
In some cases the rows of the tables below show the year-by-year evolution of changes of the Ford England marketing and branding names of the vehicles, as identified by Instruction Books and advertising, while the technical details remained the same.
As an example, 1932-35 Fordson Model AAB, Model BB, and Commercial Vehicle truck models were essentially the same physical vehicles, with revised naming and identification as the years progressed.
Ford Motor Company, Ltd. Model A & B engine Vehicle Models listed below are arranged by type into four categories:
- Passenger Car
- Van & Light Delivery (10-15 CWT commercial)
- Normal Control (conventional cab Vans & Lorries)
- Forward Control (cab-over-engine Vans & Lorries)
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| Passenger Cars | ||||||||||||||
| Model A Car w/ AF engine: | Engine | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford "Model AF" 103.5" WB AF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) 3.055 inches small bore |
AF | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||||
| Model A Car w/ A engine: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Ford "Model A" 103.5" WB A-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore |
A | Oct- Dec ? |
n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Model B Car w/ BF engine: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Ford "Model ABF" 106" WB BF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) 3.055 inches small bore Early Model BF cars |
BF | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford "Model BF" 106" WB BF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) 3.055 inches small bore |
BF | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ? | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| Ford "14.9 HP" 106" WB BF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) 3.055 inches small bore |
BF | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| Ford "Fourteen" 106" WB BF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) 3.055 inches small bore With front fender skirts |
BF | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||
| Model B Car w/ B engine: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Ford "Model AB" 106" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore Early Model B cars |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford "Model B" 106" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ? | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| Ford "24 HP" 106" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| Ford "Fourteen" 106" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore With front fender skirts Named the "Fourteen" despite having the B-24 HP (R.A.C.) engine available, as well as the BF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) "Fourteen" Instruction Books clearly identify the 24 HP (R.A.C.) engine. |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||
| Van & Light Delivery | ||||||||||||||
| "Van & Light Delivery" Commercial Models |
Engine | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 |
| Ford "10 CWT Light Van" 103.5" WB AF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) 3.055 inches small bore |
AF | n/a | n/a | n/a? | n/a? | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford "10 CWT Light Van" 103.5" WB A-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||
| Ford "Low Standrive" (Milk Van) 112" WB A-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford brand w/ B engine: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Ford "10 CWT Light Van" 106" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||
| Fordson brand w/ BF engine: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Fordson "12 CWT" 106" WB BF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) 3.055 inches small bore |
BF | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Fordson brand w/ B engine: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Fordson "12 CWT" 106" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Fordson "15 CWT Van" (Model ? - 24 HP I4) (also Model 77 - 30 HP V8) (also Model 73 - 22 HP V8) 112" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan? BE-6250-B camshaft? Mechanical brakes Fordson badge above grille bar Fordson badge connects to grille bar and radiator cap |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 ? | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fordson "E88C 15 CWT" (also Model 81C - 30 HP V8) (also Model 82C - 22 HP V8) 112" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan? BE-6250-B camshaft? Cable brakes Fordson grille badge Separate hood ornament |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* FSPL* |
n/a | n/a |
| Fordson "E98C 15 CWT" (also Model 91C - 30 HP V8) (also Model 922C - 22 HP V8) 112" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan? BE-6250-B camshaft? Hydraulic brakes No grille badge Hood ornament connects to grille bar |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* | n/a |
| Normal Control Van & Lorry Models (conventional cab) | ||||||||||||||
| "Normal Control" Van & Lorry Models (conventional cab) |
Engine | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 |
| Ford "30-cwt." Truck and Commercial Chassis 131.5" WB AF-14.9 HP (R.A.C.) 3.055 inches small bore 3 speed transmission Optional dual high transmission |
AF | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Model AA Truck Models: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Ford "30-cwt." Commercial Chassis 131.5" WB A-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore 3 speed transmission Optional dual high transmission |
A | Oct- Dec |
n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford "Model AAF" Truck 131.5" WB and 157" WB AA-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore 4 speed transmission Dual rear wheels |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |||
| Ford 1-Ton Truck and Van 131.5" WB AA-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore 4 speed transmission Single rear wheels |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford 30-cwt. Truck and Van 131.5" WB AA-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore 4 speed transmission Single rear wheels |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford 30-cwt. Truck and Van 131.5" WB AA-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore 4 speed transmission Dual rear wheels |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford 30-cwt. Truck and Van 157" WB AA-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore 4 speed transmission Dual rear wheels |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford 2-Ton Truck and Van 131.5" WB AA-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore 4 speed transmission Dual rear wheels |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford 2-Ton Truck and Van 157" WB AA-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore 4 speed transmission Dual rear wheels |
A | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Ford brand w/ B engine: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Ford "One-ton and 30-cwt. Truck" Model AA sheet metal With Model BB engine BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore With 3/4 floating rear axle on One-Ton With full floating BB rear axle on 30-cwt. |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | B? | B? | FB* | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Begin Fordson brand: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Fordson "Model AAB" Two Tons BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore With 3/4 floating rear axle |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Fordson "Model BB" Two Tons BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore With 3/4 floating rear axle |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| Fordson "Model BBF" Two Tons Left Hand Drive export? BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore? |
B ? | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 ? | 4 ? | 4 ? | 4 ? | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fordson "Commercial Vehicle" (BB) Two Tons 131.5" WB and 157" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore With full floating BB rear axle Also Surrey 6-Wheel Single Drive Also Sussex 6-Wheel Double Drive |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* | ? | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| Fordson "Model 79E" (w/ 4 cylinder) 2/3 Ton 131.5" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan BE-6250-B camshaft Mechanical Brakes Also Surrey 6-Wheel Single Drive Also Sussex 6-Wheel Double Drive Fordson badge above grille bar Fordson badge connects to grille bar and radiator cap  |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* FP* |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fordson "E88T & E887T" 2/3 Ton E88T 134" WB E887T 157" WB (also Model E88U - Tipper) (also Model 81TF - 134" WB 30 HP V8) (also Model 817TF - 157" WB 30 HP V8) (also Model E81U - 30 HP V8 Tipper) BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan BE-6250-B camshaft Also Surrey 6-Wheel Single Drive Also Sussex 6-Wheel Double Drive Fordson hood side badges Separate hood ornament Fordson badge on grille bar   |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* FIB* FSPL* |
FB* | n/a |
| Fordson brand w/ E98T engine: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Fordson "E98T & E987T" 2/3 Ton and 4/5 Ton E98T 134" WB E987T 157" WB (also Model 91T - 134" WB V8) (also Model 917T - 157" WB V8) BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore * E98T-6010 engine block * E98T-6019 front timing cover * E98T-6675 oil pan with filter BE-6250-B camshaft Hydraulic brakes Also Surrey 6-Wheel Single Drive Also Sussex 6-Wheel Double Drive Fordson hood side badges(?) Hood ornament connects to grille bar No grille badge |
E98T | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* FSPL* |
n/a |
| Forward Control Van & Lorry Models (cab-over-engine) | ||||||||||||||
| "Forward Control" Van & Lorry Models (cab-over-engine) |
Engine | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 |
| Fordson "2-Ton" BBE = 1934-38 V8? Forward Control 118" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore? Mechanical brakes Fordson badge above grille |
B ? | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Oct- Dec 4 ? |
4 ? | 4 ? | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fordson 7V Models: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Fordson "7V" 2/3 Ton Forward Control 143.5" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan BE-6250-B camshaft Mechanical brakes on 2 Ton Cable brakes on 3 Ton Also Surrey 6-Wheel Single Drive Also Sussex 6-Wheel Double Drive Fordson badge above grille bar Fordson badge connects to grille bar and radiator cap |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fordson "7V" 2/3 Ton and 4/5 Ton Forward Control 143.5" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan BE-6250-B camshaft Cable brakes Also Surrey 6-Wheel Single Drive Also Sussex 6-Wheel Double Drive |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* | n/a | |
| Fordson "7V" 2 Ton Forward Control 118" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan BE-6250-B camshaft Cable brakes Fordson nameplate above grille |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | *F 4 ? |
FB* | n/a | n/a |
| Fordson "7V" 3 Ton Forward Control 118" WB and 143.5" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore Cable brakes "Ford" badge connects between grille bar and radiator cap  |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* | n/a | n/a |
| Note: In 1939, Ford began transitioning to using the new 'Thames' brand exclusively for Forward Control trucks and vans, and using the 'Fordson' brand thereafter only on Normal Control trucks and vans. | ||||||||||||||
| Thames 7V Models: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Fordson "7V" "Thames" 3 Ton Forward Control 118" WB and 143.5" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore Cable brakes "Ford" badge connects between grille bar and radiator cap  |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | FB* TB* | n/a |
| Thames "7V" 2/3 Ton and 4/5 Ton Forward Control 118" WB and 143.5" WB BB-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan Cable brakes Also Surrey 6-Wheel Single Drive Also Sussex 6-Wheel Double Drive Thames nameplate on grille |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | TB* TSPL* |
TB* TSPL* |
| Fordson and Thames E88W Models: | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | |
| Fordson "E88W" 25-cwt. Forward Control (w/ 4 cylinder) (also Model 61 - 22 HP V8) 106" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan 3 speed transmission Mechanical brakes Fordson badge above grille  |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | "61" V8 |
"61" V8 |
FB* | n/a(?) | n/a |
| Thames "E88W" 25-cwt. Forward Control (w/ 4 cylinder) (also Model 61E - 22 HP V8) 106" WB B-24 HP (R.A.C.) 3.875 inches large bore BE-6675-B oil pan 3 speed transmission Mechanical brakes Fordson badge above grille Thames nameplate on grille |
B | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | TSPL* TP* |
"61E" V8 |
The text highlighted above in red refers to specific engine parts (other than carburetors, distributors, and pistons), which were designed unique for those models by Ford England and are unlike the typical Ford USA Model B/BB engine components.
*Ford-published Supporting Documentation:
- IB = Instruction Book
- PPL = Parts Price List
- FT = Ford Times
- FB = Fordson Brochure
- FIB = Fordson Instruction Book
- FPPL = Fordson Parts Price List
- FSPL = Fordson Spare Parts List
- FP = Fordson (press/archive) Photograph
- TB = Thames Brochure
- TIB = Thames Instruction Book
- TSPL = Thames Spare Parts List
- TP = Thames (press/archive) Photograph
The data in the tables above has been carefully compiled from Ford-published original literature in my extensive personal collection including:
- Various 1930s editions of the Dagenham Engineering Master Parts List compiled volumes published by Ford Motor Company, Ltd. England.
- 1928-1940 Ford, Fordson, and Thames Instruction Books and Spare Parts Lists published by Ford Motor Company, Ltd. England.
- 1928-1940 Ford, Fordson, and Thames sales brochures and advertising published by Ford Motor Company, Ltd. England.
- 1928-1940 Ford, Fordson, and Thames press releases and factory archive photographs published by Ford Motor Company, Ltd. England.
- 1928-1936 issues of Ford Times magazines and annual model reports published by Ford Motor Company, Ltd. England.
- Official Catalogue & Guide from the Ford Motor Exhibition at White City (London) which detailed all of Ford England's products. Ford England presented and publicly displayed their complete vehicle portfolio at the exhibition. October 13-22, 1932
- Programs and catalogs from the annual Ford Exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall (London) which detailed all of Ford England's products. Ford England presented and publicly displayed their complete vehicle portfolio annually in London during the 1930's at the exhibitions.
- February 19-27, 1932
- October 12-21, 1933
- October 11-20, 1934
- October 17-26, 1935
- October 15-24, 1936
- October 14-23, 1937
I am always looking for additional related Ford Motor Company, Ltd. England literature and data to more accurately and completely describe their 1930's vehicle models which offered Model A and B four cylinder engines. The number of actual surviving vehicles (as well as literature) is small and scant. Please assist me in this endeavor! Thank you!
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- Model A, B, & Early V8 Ford Patent Plate & Patent Numbers
- 1928-40 Model A & B British Ford Instruction Books
- 1932-54 Model B & G28T German Ford Köln Truck Instruction Books
- 1929 Model A Ford Times ~ (British) New Models Brochure
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December 2016