BILL BALLARD
Introduction
Terminology used in this book
Parti I: Recognition
- The "upright" range
- The 100E Range
- The 100E Range (Concluded)
Part II: Restoration
Appendices
- Body numbers
- Guide to chassis and engine numbers
- Official production figures
- Body colours
- List of car clubs covering
Acknowledgements
Further Reading
In this compact but lavishly-illustrated, easy-to-read book, by well-known Ford historian Bill Ballard. Bill has set out to catalogue, in chronological order, all the small (8hp and 10hp) cars and their commercial derivates that were built by the Ford Motor Company in England and Australia. The book helps the enthusiast to precisely identify each marque and advises how to restore these cheap but charismatic little cars, which allowed so many people to buy their first car in an age when this was usually the privilege of the rich.
All the Small Fords have catalogued, in chronological order, all small (8hp and 10hp) cars and their commercial derivates that were built by the Ford Motor Company in England and Australia. The book helps the enthusiast to precisely identify each marque and advises how to restore these cheap but charismatic little cars, giving practical down to earth, hands on tips and techniques of how best to restore your small Ford vehicle. Many different body examples are illustrated such as 2 door, 4 door, drop head, tourer, van, tug plus others. Models from 1932 to 1962 include Ford and Fordson "Y", "C", "Eight", "Ten", "E83W", "E03W", "A53W", "E94A", Prefect, Prefect Deluxe, Squire, Escort, Thames, Popular, Popular Deluxe plus more. Also listed and illustrated: Exterior trim and fittings available. Interior trim and fittings available. Upholstery and trim colours. Wheel colours. Paint colours, codes and years applicable for different countries. Body styles and options. Official production figures. Briggs body production figures including North American figures. Max Ellery Publications; Publisher of automotive repair manuals, restoration guides, technical publications and general interest books for the automobile enthusiast. We cater for people with a wide range of interests, including 4x4 owners, restorers, hot rodders, engine builders, DIY people and mechanics.
The Author - 59 years of age, Bill Ballard served in various U.K. Government Departments for 36 years before accepting early retirement in September 1999 and emigrating to Australia two months later. He now devotes his spare time to writing books and articles for magazines on transport-related subjects. He acquired his first Small Ford - a 1946 Fordson E04C 5cwt panel van - in 1978 and has since owned and restored several Small Fords. He only parted with the E04C van because he could not afford to ship it out to Australia, having already committed himself to bringing three of his collection of Small Fords with him! Since 1979, he has been a financial member of several clubs catering for Small Fords. At various times between 1979 and 1992 he served the Ford Sidevalve Owners' Club as Manchester Branch Organiser, Outer London (West) Group Organiser and Publicity Officer. Between 1995 and 1999 he served The Small Ford Club as their Chairman, Outer London (West) Group Organiser, Registrar and Editor, producing their quarterly magazine, Talking Small Fords from 1995-98. He has been the Australian Co-ordinator of the Ford Y & C Model Register since November 1999 and is currently a Committee Member of the Ford 8 & 10hp Side Valve Club Victoria Inc. Whilst serving as Registrar of The Small Ford Club he set up the Register of Small Fords, a record of all the Small Fords known to exist throughout the world, which he still maintains to this day. Bill has built up a very comprehensive knowledge of Small Fords, especially body and chassis numbers and build dates and is one of the world's acknowledged experts on these matters.
