How many Ford Corsairs are left?
The number of surviving Ford Corsairs is not tracked by a single official tally. Public estimates suggest a few hundred remain worldwide, with the bulk in Europe (notably the United Kingdom) and smaller groups in other regions. This article explains how researchers and enthusiasts form those estimates and what they may mean for collectors and historians.
The Ford Corsair, a 1960s Ford model designed for European markets, has become relatively scarce as decades pass. Many cars were scrapped or converted for other uses, and record-keeping from the era was inconsistent. Because different registries cover different states of preservation—from road-registered to under-restoration—the total cannot be pinned to a precise global count.
Where counts come from
To gauge how many Corsairs still exist, researchers rely on multiple sources. The following list summarizes the main channels, each with its strengths and limitations.
- Public vehicle registries and licensing data, which track currently taxed or insured examples in a given country.
- Enthusiast clubs and dedicated registries that collect historical information, VINs, and owner reports—often including unregistered cars in restoration projects.
- Auctions, dealer inventories, and market databases, which reveal cars offered for sale or with recent sale histories, including project cars and restorations.
- Museums, archives, and private collections, which preserve Corsairs outside active use and may not be reflected in public registries.
Because each source records a different slice of the overall population, the total should be read as an informed estimate rather than a precise census. The absence of a universal, centralized registry means numbers can shift as cars are rediscovered, restored to roadworthiness, or reclassified in registries.
Regional snapshot and implications
United Kingdom focus
Most surviving Corsairs are believed to be in the United Kingdom, where the model was most widely sold and where a number of enthusiast clubs maintain active registries and event calendars.
Continental Europe and beyond
Europe's strong car culture also hosts a portion of Corsairs, with additional examples appearing through import/export activity and private collections in other countries, including North America.
What you can do to get the latest figure
If you want the most current estimate for a specific region or a rough global figure, use a mix of the sources below. Note that updates can appear as clubs publish registries, insurers release data, or museums add new entries.
- Check public registries and tax/insurance databases for currently registered Corsairs in your country.
- Consult the major Corsair/Anglia owners clubs and their registries for counts, VIN lists, and known restorations.
- Review recent auction results and online dealer inventories for Corsairs and project cars to infer active examples in the market.
- Cross-reference museum catalogs and private collection listings to identify Corsairs held outside everyday use.
Keep in mind that even these steps provide estimates rather than a definitive total, given the hidden or unregistered cars and the possibility of cars being imported or exported without obvious public records.
Summary
There is no single, authoritative worldwide figure for how many Ford Corsairs still exist. The surviving population is best understood as a dynamic count drawn from multiple registries, clubs, and market sources, with estimates typically placing the number in the low to mid-hundreds globally. For the latest figure, consult regional registries and clubs, and monitor auction and museum listings—the landscape can change as cars are found, restored, or re-cataloged.
