In early 1962, the British motorist with a limited budget and a need to reinforce his reputation as a "legitimate businessman", often sought the magic formula of six seats, six cylinders, a large boot ...

In post-war Britain, the phrase "Big Ford" invariably meant the V8 Pilot, an undeniably handsome pre-war relic with a 3.6 litre engine designed to cope with the worst of the Empire's roads in the ...