Ford Squire Parts & Accessories

Ford Squire Parts & Accessories

The Ford Squire was a British Ford estate car produced from 1955 through 1959 as part of Ford of Britain's 100E series, sharing its 1172cc side-valve four-cylinder engine and separate chassis body-on-frame construction with the contemporaneous Ford Anglia and Ford Prefect. The Squire was the estate wagon variant in the 100E range, offering a practical load-carrying body in the compact dimensions favored by British family car buyers of the mid-1950s. These small British Fords are now rare survivors primarily found in the UK but with collectors present in Australia, New Zealand, and occasionally the United States among British classic car enthusiasts. Maintaining a Ford Squire today requires sourcing from British Ford vintage specialists who maintain stocks of 1172cc side-valve mechanical and body hardware.

Popular Upgrades

Squire maintenance and restoration work centers on the 1172cc side-valve engine with SU HS2 carburetor upgrades from British Ford vintage suppliers, Lucas distributor ignition points and condenser replacement kits, and 6-volt to 12-volt electrical system conversions that dramatically improve starting performance and headlight brightness. Body seal replacement sets, door weatherstrip kits, and windshield rubber replacements are important for water tightness and wind noise on estate body Squires that have aged over six decades. Front kingpin and track rod end replacement sets restore steering precision to cars that have developed looseness from decades of British countryside use.

Performance and Handling

The Squire uses Ford of Britain's 100E chassis with a transverse leaf-spring front axle and longitudinal rear leaf springs over a beam axle, a configuration common to British small cars of the immediate postwar era that predates the introduction of independent front suspension in the 105E Anglia that followed. Performance modification of the 1172cc side-valve is limited compared to an overhead-valve unit, though twin SU carburetors and a mild camshaft upgrade were period-correct performance items available from British suppliers during the Squire's production years. The steering gear adjustment and kingpin condition are the primary factors in maintaining acceptable road manners on surviving Squires.

What is the difference between the Ford Squire and the Ford Anglia estate?

The Ford Squire and Ford Anglia estate are both based on the same 100E platform with the 1172cc side-valve engine, and they differ primarily in body trim and marketing designation rather than mechanical specification. The Squire received slightly better interior appointments and exterior trim compared to the basic Anglia, though both used identical drivetrains and chassis components. For mechanical parts purposes, the two cars are interchangeable, and British Ford 100E parts catalogs cover both the Squire and Anglia estate with the same component listings.

Where can I find parts for a Ford Squire?

Ford Squire parts are primarily sourced through British Ford 100E vintage car specialists in the United Kingdom, including Jas. Cropper, Ford Classic Spares, and the Ford Sidevalve Owners Club who maintain reference information and members who can assist with sourcing. Many 100E mechanical components including valve train parts, gasket sets, and wheel bearing sets are still available in production through these channels, while body-specific items are increasingly dependent on NOS stock or careful used sourcing. US-based Squire owners typically rely on UK-sourced parts with international shipping, and planning ahead is important given the sourcing timelines involved.

Why These Parts Fit Right

Parts in this collection are verified against the Ford Squire's 100E platform and 1172cc side-valve engine specifications, covering both the estate body-specific components and the mechanical items shared with the Anglia and Prefect from the same 100E series. Fitment notes distinguish 6-volt and 12-volt electrical applications where relevant. Fast shipping on available parts keeps your Squire project moving forward.

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