The Ford Ten and Prefect Handbook by Staton Abbey

A practical and increasingly collectible post-war motoring guide, The Ford Ten and Prefect Handbook by Staton Abbey was published as part of the respected Pitman’s Motorists’ Library series. This 1953 reprint of the Fourth Edition provides owners and enthusiasts of the Ford Ten and Ford Prefect with a comprehensive reference covering maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, servicing, and ownership of these iconic British motor vehicles.

Written during an era when motorists were expected to perform much of their own maintenance, The Ford Ten and Prefect Handbook offers fascinating insights into mid-twentieth-century automotive engineering and motoring practices. Detailed technical information, operating advice, mechanical explanations, and period illustrations make this an invaluable resource for collectors, restorers, vintage car enthusiasts, and automotive historians alike.

Today, books covering classic Ford vehicles have become increasingly desirable, particularly among collectors of vintage motoring literature and those involved in the restoration of British Ford models. The Pitman’s Motorists’ Library series remains highly regarded for its practical approach and period authenticity.

The Ford Ten and Prefect Handbook retains its original card covers with cloth spine and remains a solid example of a handbook that was intended for regular workshop and roadside use. It would make an excellent addition to any collection of automotive books, transport history references, vintage workshop manuals, or Ford memorabilia.

A desirable piece of British motoring history from the early 1950s and an increasingly scarce handbook in the South African market.

Condition – Good

1953 card-covered handbook with cloth spine. Some loss and wear to the cloth spine. Company stamp in ink on the endpaper. Foxing present throughout. Pencil annotations noted on some pages. Binding remains sound and the book is complete.