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In a captivating post, cazalea takes readers on an unexpected journey, transforming a quiet morning beach walk into a dramatic spectacle involving a Ford Mustang and the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the immediate incident, cazalea also delves into Ford's expansive corporate history, highlighting its significant acquisitions of luxury and mainstream automotive brands during the 1990s. This article synthesizes community insights, adding depth to both the unfolding beach drama and Ford's complex legacy.
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I used to have one, that exact vintage and color.... The backside story was likewise plump with visual acuity xD, and the fleet of random cars you always manage to encounter is perpetually fascinating . Cheers, have a good week Mike, Filip
Great story and shots as always 😊👍🏻 Only one thing - the S-Type shared a platform with the Lincoln LS and the Ford Thunderbird (the J Mays reissue). Mondeo was I believe the basis for the X Type (smaller and FWD / AWD). And the Mondeo V6, doubled was the basis for the first modern Aston Martin V12, while the original platform came from the Jaguar XJS, just like the first XK8 / XKR 😊 Recycling old bits and bobs 😉🤷🏻♂️
I forgot to include the Mazda B2000 Pickup with Recaro seats, T-handle shifter and extremely dirty windows. Mazda was under partial Ford ownership for awhile...
As I say, I have forgotten more than I remember about those models. At that time I was working/consulting with another company that made special tools for the OEMs, which though expensive would reduce the labor time for repairs. We had offices up in Essex near the Ford plant, and in Dearborn. So we didn't care much about the brand labels on the cars, only about their mechanical underpinnings. I've had a Jaguar a Lincoln, and Volvos galore, but bought only one Ford (and not very nice one). Wait,
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