155 Ford Anglia 105E Saloon (1961-66)

Hello Bruce, I have just examined all my 155 Anglia models (would you believe 21 of them - am I obsessed or what?) and these are my observations: 1 Only three of them have what you describe as the 'arched' bottom edge of the rear window, one of them being the recent 'Nabisco' model with damaged bootlid paint. 2 The above three models all have base rivets which have been spun over with a tool which does NOT leave a dimple in the centre of the spigot (a later tool - is this significant?) 3 Two of these three models are later versions with light blue interiors instead of the usual red. 4 All the rest have a very slight curve to this bottom window edge, but not as pronounced as the three above. I have noticed that the three with the more pronounced curve also seem to have a build-up of 'flash' around the rear window opening, back edge of the roof & C-pillars (as does your picture of the model with more pronounced curve), especially at the centre of the lower window edge, which seems to accentuate the curve even more. I am now wondering if the curve was not a 'modification' of the die, but perhaps it was caused by excessive pressure of the spinning tool actually distorting the boot lid, and therefore the causing the curve of the bootlid and window edge to be increased? I assumed that the 'cradle' to support the casting for the spinning operation was custom-made for each model - but maybe it wasn't? Is it conceivable that excessive pressure on the spinning tool could have this effect? Who knows! And if you are wondering, the reason for having so many models is that I am always looking to upgrade - when I acquired the 'Trade Carton' for six several years ago, my next quest was to obtain six boxed models in as near-mint condition as possible to fill it. So far I haven't yet got round to selling the duplicates which have been acquired along the way! Regards to all, Adrian (141)

Good evening Adrian Many thanks for looking at your TWENTY ONE (!!!) 155 Ford Anglia's! I have pulled out my THREE and had another look at them as well as their photography. The first thing I realised is that I am not much of a photographer, as many are atrociously out of focus! Must have been the heat of the sun! However, I have had two Ford Anglia's with the pale blue interior, and both had the matt/semi-matt base plate which also indicates a later issue. These are the images of my first light blue example that was later sold, with this model beside a normal red interior issue, the former being on the left: Unfortunately, back in 2003, the real significance of the pale blue interior Anglia had not been fully realised by me, and I sold this model without photographing its base plate. We then come to the latest acquisition, acquired not long after I had sold the far better example, which shows how mindless one can become under the heat of the Queensland sun by giving up an excellent example in order to secure a worse example!! One thing that caught my attention was the difference how the front and rear spigots were 'spun over', with what appears to have been greater care being taken with the rear spigot. This may have been as a result of the damage sustained with your models. Finally the curved lower section of the rear window occurred late in the life of the Anglia and at a time when the interior had been changed, either permanently or temporarily from red to pale blue with the change to the matt finish base plate. If no 155 models with these characteristics, (matt base plate and curved lower rear window), can be found with a red interior, then this perhaps is conclusive evidence that the pale blue interior was the last issue for the 155 Ford Anglia. Kind regards Bruce (150) #641 16 June 2015

Hello Adrian - Long time no hear! We have been discussing Nabisco promotional models on the 182 Porshe 356A topic, when the subject of the 155 arose. In that topic I included some pictures of my pale green 155 Ford Anglia, so thought I would add these pictures here to sort of complete the picture! The first image is that of the usual colour, turquoise, Followed by the pale green example, And finally, both together, the first from above, and finally side by side, with the pale green version sitting on the box for the turquoise example, As can be seen, comparing the pale green version given out to Ford employees as depicted above by Adrian, there is a large difference in the tone of both pale greens. Bruce H. (150) 20190224/1615/1201

While inventorying and checking my stock of boxes, I was surprised to discover this note in my 155 box. It was stated on the inside of the lip of an end flap: Le Dimanche 17 Juin 1962 Paris, indicating that this UK model was purchased in France. The France catalog of 1962 also confirms that this model was sold in France with the number 155 L. I always wondered whether there might have been an L on the box of a UK model sold in France, as indicated in the French catalog, but that is not the case. Just an original UK box without any addition. I have become wiser again. I also discovered some Quality Control Stamps on the inside lip of an end flap of some boxes that I had not seen before.Mine has a glossy base plate, red interior and Ford Anglia R on the inside under the hood. Also a slight curve in the rear window.This car has a special place in my heart. We had this car at home in the beautiful colour cream with a red roof and red flash, as my attached Cararama Hongwell model. After I got my driver's license I drove many miles in this car.Note: I have now documented all my models and boxes in the manner shown in the attached photo. In a Word file; easy to supplement or change and print out.Jan Oldenhuis 31 October 2019