New Zealand - Crashed Ford Prefect against fence - Breakdown truck at rear - 'Titahi Bay Garage' Mechanic holding door The Ford Prefect - A line of British cars which was produced by Ford UK between 1938 and 1961 as an upmarket version of the Ford Popular and Ford Anglia small family cars - It was introduced in October 1938 and remained in production until 1941. - Returning to the market in 1945, it was offered until 1961. - The car progressed in 1953 from its original perpendicular or "sit-up-and-beg" style to a more modern three-box structure. - Some versions were also built and sold by Ford Australia. - Like its siblings, the car became a popular basis for a hot rod, especially in Britain, where its lightweight structure and four-cylinder engines appealed to builders. (Reference: Wikipedia) -------------------- Image source: Crashed Ford Prefect [Archway lists the car as a Popular but it appears to be a Prefect] against fence registration 305.579 with breakdown truck at rear 'Titahi Bay Garage' Mechanic holding door. Archives New Zealand Reference: AAPG 24449 W3939 6 / [20a] www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=24292762 https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivesnz/33041399504