Prior to the rationalisation of Fords European range, the Zephyr and Zodiac models were the top of the UK range models. The later Executive model was used for the most powerful variant and the Consul shared similar bodies with smaller engines and lower level trim. These Fords were unique for British, Commonwealth and selected European markets but became the last totally British designed Fords. All models were discontinued in 1972 when the pan-European Granada models were introduced. The Consul name lived on for a period as a Granada entry level model.