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Ford CUSTOM

136 registered in New Zealand · 1947–1977 · 70% from United States

The Ford CUSTOM is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 136 registered across model years 1947 to 1977. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 3.3L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the CUSTOM.

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136 On NZ Roads
3.3L Engine

Fuel Types

Ford CUSTOM fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Ford CUSTOM vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Ford CUSTOM fleet age profile: 1951: 15, 1952: 11, 1957: 37, 1958: 25, 1959: 11.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford CUSTOM engine sizes: 3.3L 4%, 3.9L 4%, 4.5L 3%, 3.9L 2%, 4.2L 2%.

Imported From

Ford CUSTOM imported from: United States 70%, Not Known 18%, New Zealand 8%, Canada 3%, Australia 1%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford CUSTOM vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford CUSTOM NZ arrival timeline: 2021: 3, 2022: 1, 2023: 1, 2025: 2, 2026: 1.

Colours

BLUE 37 (27%)
GREEN 27 (20%)
BLACK 26 (19%)
RED 18 (13%)
WHITE 10 (7%)
CREAM 4 (3%)
PURPLE 3 (2%)
GOLD 2 (1%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford CUSTOM regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 18, INVERCARGILL: 10, CHRISTCHURCH: 8, WHANGAREI: 7, SOUTHLAND: 6.

Body Types

SALOON 91%
SPORTS CAR 4%
CONVERTIBLE 3%
STATION WAGON 1%

Similar Cars

1 Holden logo
Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford CUSTOM are there in New Zealand?

There are 136 Ford CUSTOM vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1947 to 1977.

What body type is the Ford CUSTOM?

The Ford CUSTOM is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: sports car, convertible, station wagon. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford CUSTOM cars imported or NZ-new?

70% of Ford CUSTOM vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. A mix of NZ-new and imported vehicles make up the fleet. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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