Ford Prefect
Every Ford Prefect generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1938–1961 4 generations · 4 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 30 → 39 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 4 Epic 4 Epic
All 4 Ford Prefect Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
A heater was a bolt-on dealer extra for most Prefect buyers — but Deluxe versions built in New Zealand got one fitted at the factory, plus plush carpet to match.
The 100E's wipers ran on engine vacuum, not electricity — floor it up a hill in the rain and they'd slow down or stop completely, right when you needed them most.
The Motor's 1948 road test clocked this Prefect at just 61 mph flat out — but still called it the cheapest four-door car on the British market.
The Prefect's windscreen wipers ran off engine vacuum, so climbing a steep hill in the rain, they'd slow to a dead stop, only kicking back into life once you crested the top.
Collectors Who Spotted the Ford Prefect
No member has published a public street spot of the Ford Prefect yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Ford Prefect Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefect 107E (1959–1961)107E | 1959–1961 | Epic | 1.0L | 39 hp | 27.2 s | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Prefect 100E (1953–1959)100E | 1953–1959 | Epic | 1.2L | 36 hp | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Prefect E493A (1949–1953)E493A | 1949–1953 | Epic | 1.2L | 36 hp | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Prefect E93A (1938–1949)E93A | 1938–1949 | Epic | 1.2L | 30 hp | — | 1,845 lb | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
See a Ford Prefect on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.