While South Africa is quite far away from Nanaimo, wouldn’t it be great to be able to participate in this? They’ll need 250 Fords to surpass Australia’s Largest Mazda Parade that included 249 participants.
The track they have everyone on is amazing too, plus there will be a demonstration from the Ford Racing team on the track. The only way this event could be any better would be if Ken Block showed up!!
Press Release
Ford enthusiasts from across South Africa will come together on 27 February 2010 in an attempt to set the world record for the largest Ford parade. The event will take place at Phakisa Freeway racetrack, Welkom in the Free State.
All Ford branded vehicles are invited to participate in the parade lap that will consist of one lap around the race circuit.
“This is set to be an historic event for Ford and we take immense pride in the loyalty and enthusiasm the Ford fans continue to show for the brand. There will be a vast array of Ford models coming together in support of the Blue Oval and we are excited at the prospect,” says Jacques Brent, vice president for marketing, sales and service.
The record attempt will be certified by the Guinness World of Records. In order to break the record for the Largest Ford Parade the participants will need to complete a 3.2km route with a continuous column of vehicles at no less than two car-lengths apart during the parade.
“Ford has a long and illustrious history in South Africa with many customers enjoying fond memories of the brand from years gone by. The record attempt is sure to be a very nostalgic affair as thousands of Ford’s from different eras come together in a unique display of Ford machinery,’ adds Brent.
In addition to being part of a historic event, fans will be treated to a variety of activities that have been planned for the day. Team Ford Racing will display Ford’s on track abilities with a series of demonstration laps, sky divers, food stalls and a flea market area will provide ongoing entertainment throughout the day. There will also be a Show & Shine event, with the some of the best turned out Ford examples in the country on display. It is set to be a treat for all Ford enthusiasts and one not to be missed.
Filed under: Events, Ford, Fun, Interesting on February 22nd, 2010
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The big winner of the Xmas Cash Giveaway!
Congratulations to Paul Turner, pictured here with his favourite salesman, Rob Willoughby.
We had the tree in our showroom covered in ornaments and lights, then we decorated it with envelopes, envelopes that contained Cash! Plus we had another $2,500 to give away on New Year’s Eve.
Paul bought a vehicle during December 2009 and the cash tree gave him the chance to win $500 on that day; but, and here is the part that really got the Holiday Jingle in Paul’s jeans… on the last day of 2009 Steve Marshall gave him $2,500!
Filed under: Events, Ford, Fun, Good News on January 7th, 2010
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It was 105 years ago today that Canadian entrepreneur Gordon McGregor signed an agreement with Henry Ford and invested $125,000 to establish the Ford Motor Company of Canada at the Walkerville Wagon Works in Windsor, Ont.
In its early years, the company struggled to survive building only 117 cars in its first year and employing 17 people. But over the decades, Ford of Canada has grown to be the longest-established automobile company in Canada and has played a major role in the country’s economic development.
Since its inception, Ford of Canada has:
- Employed more than 120,000 people at its offices and manufacturing plants across the country;
- Produced more than 28 million vehicles including cars, trucks, minivans, crossovers, military vehicles, and even farm tractors;
- Manufactured more than 21 million engines.
Today, Ford continues to serve Canadians by focusing on what matters most to consumers – quality, safety, fuel economy and smart technologies. For the past two months, Ford has been named the top-selling manufacturer in Canada.
Some other key accomplishments include:
- The Canadian-built Ford Flex was awarded the 2009 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC);
- Ford F-series is the top-selling pickup truck in Canada for 43 consecutive years;
- Ford Sync™ wins the 2008 Best New Technology Award by AJAC;
- Ford Escape Hybrid has won the ecoENERGY award five years in a row for Most Fuel Efficient Special Purpose vehicle by the Office of Energy Efficiency of Natural Resources Canada;
- Ford Ranger has won the ecoENERGY award every year since 2003 for the Most Fuel Efficient Pickup by the Office of Energy Efficiency of Natural Resources Canada;
- Ford’s Blind Spot Mirror won the 2009 Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) Pyramid Award for Safety Innovation of the Year and Ford’s 100% Recycled Seats won the award for Environmental Initiative of the Year – a historic first as no previous automaker has ever won both awards.
Filed under: Events, Ford, Good News on August 17th, 2009
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By the time you read this, Rob Willoughby will have sold his 1,000th vehicle at Steve Marshall Ford in Nanaimo.
That number alone is pretty remarkable but Rob has done it in only six and a half years. On average, a salesperson completes 7.5 transactions per month, or 90 per year. That means it would take the average salesperson more than 11 years to do what Rob has done in six and a half. (more…)
Filed under: Events, Fun on March 20th, 2009
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Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly will see his brand new customized 2009 Ford Flex for the first time today when the vehicle is unveiled on the Ford stand at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The Ford Flex was customized with the help of custom Flex owner Funkmaster Flex.
Filed under: Events, Flex, Ford on November 4th, 2008
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