Harry Potter and the Anglia

The car pictured on the front cover of the UK edition of the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is a Turquoise Ford Anglia 105E.

J.K.Rowling arrived in a vehicle very similar to that shown on the cover when she launched her next Harry Potter novel, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."

The Turquoise Anglia was bought by Arthur Weasley for the purpose of taking it apart in his shed to see how it worked. In the process of taking it aprt and reassembling it, Arthur bewitched it to be able to fly, installed an invisibility generator and also instilled it with a mind of its own. He also magically expanded the passenger and storage space so that an enormous amount of luggage could fit in the boot, and an amazing amount of people could sit comfortubly inside. Fred an George flew the car a number of times, once all the way to Surrey to rescue Harry from the Dursleys. Shorty afterwards Harry and Ron made a dramatic flight to Hogwarts in Scotland, crash landing into the Whomping Willow. The car is severly damaged by the tree (that beats up anything that gets too close to it). The car ejected Harry, Ron and their luggage and fled into the forbidden forest. It is still there, trundling about the forest like a wild animal.

The Ford Anglia that appeared in the Movie "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" has nearly become as famous as the Wizard himself (well maybe not quite) but the Anglia has had more than its fair share of the Press Coverage.
Before the Film had even opened in the Cinemas the Classic Car Press were reporting that the Film Crew were destroying Ford Anglia's at a rate of knots. Heres what Classic Ford Magazine had to say :

Press Coverage

In 2002 "Classics" Magazine had a feature about the "main star" car that was used in the Movie. (there was of course stunt doubles used as well). It was stated that the producers of the film preferred the cars original 7990TD registration number over the HOW777 that appeared on the cover of the book and so stuck with it.

Just like Harry, the Anglia has also had a quantity of Merchandise produced bearing its likeness. (We will be kind and say likeness, as some of it is a bit "iffy" in the looks department). This has ranged from diecast models (see below) to torches.

Then came news that shocked the World. The Harry Potter Ford Anglia had been Kidnapped, sorry stolen !!. The world was in mourning over who could do such a thing, and Police Forces were alerted the length and breath of the UK. After what seemed an eternity the Ford Anglia was found safe and sound, non the worse for its ordeal.

Rumour has it now, that the Ford Anglia will be the star attraction at Warners Brothers new theme park in the States. Watch this space for details