Ford Consul debuts in U S market from Britain
Henry Ford announces the Consul, a new British built small car, to be sold in the United States by 400 Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers. It features economy with up to 37 mpg, top speed 70 mph, and a five passenger four door sedan body. Local outlet Hale Young Ford Co 2641 E Anaheim St. will stock the model planned at about 1700 to 1800 dollars. 68,695,200 vehicles operated worldwide at start of 1951, with the U S accounting for 48,057,945 privately owned. New car dealer news includes Phil Smith returning to sales, Palm Springs vacation, and officer elections for the Long Beach New Car Dealers Association.
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Used Car Prices Hover Under Ceilings Across Markets
Used cars remain plentiful and priced near ceilings as spring demand looms. Dealers caution downturns depend on inventories while record new car sales push thousands of used units onto lots. Analysts note seasonal spring uptick could widen existing price ceilings.
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