Hendy Group has acquired a 1949 Ford Anglia EA94A, with less than 5,000 miles on the clock, which was sold by Percy Hendy 75 years ago in Chandler’s Ford.
The Anglia was purchased by Rebecca Hendy, chairperson and trustee of the Hendy Foundation (the charity arm of the Hendy Group), and her two sons Will and Ben. It was purchased late last month via an auction run by South Western Vehicle Auctions.
Rebecca Hendy, said: “It’s been a joy to bring the car back into the family fold after so many years.
“It’s fantastic to be able to honour a piece of Hendy history and celebrate our long-standing partnership with the Ford Motor Company.
“We’d like to express our sincere appreciation to South Western Vehicle Auctions for bringing this vehicle to our attention, and to its previous owners for their dedicated care.
“We vow to give it the care and attention it deserves, while also allowing many members of the public to see it properly.”
The Ford Anglia EA94A was first registered in February 1949, sold to a Ms Lily Cull from Eastleigh, Southampton, for £319 16shillings and 8pence. This car went on to have two other owners.
It was the lowest-priced four-wheeled car in Britain, and a total of 108,878 units were produced between 1949 and 1953.
The car may be displayed at various Hendy Ford dealerships across the south of England over the coming months.
