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HISTORY OF THE 105E

Launched on September 3, 1959 the Anglia 105E was available as a two-door saloon and, from 1961, an estate, van and pick-up. The saloon car featured a novel inclined rear window designed to keep the rain off and based on the design of the American Mercury and Lincoln models. Power came from a brand-new 997cc four-cylinder engine known as the Kent.The 1200cc Anglia Super model arrived in September 1962 and was available with duo-tone paint.The cheapest Anglia was the Standard, which had no chrome body trim, a steel slatted grille and basic interior. Deluxe models, like our feature car, sported a chromed side strip and rear light surrounds, and full-width chrome grille. Top model was the Super with twin chrome stripes on the side strips, coloured roof and side flash and a better interior.The 105E production totalled 1,083,960 and ended in November 1967.

Graham’s Anglia was originally sold new by Brakes in Ilminster, Somerset, and has stayed local for most of its life.