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What can I not say about the Ford Expedition? This is a great vehicle for anyone that has a large family, boat, and trailer or hauls a lot of stuff at once. We have owned a van, truck and car and out of all the vehicles we have owned the Ford Expedition is our favorite even down to the kids. We were in the market looking for a new vehicle and test drove several Ford products but fell in love with the Ford Expedition. We purchased the 2006 model that had approximately 60, 000 miles on it.

The new 2010 Ford Expeditions start at around $35, 000 thousand dollars and can go as high as $54, 000 depending on the features that you would like. Most of the Ford Expeditions already come equipped with AM/FM radio with CD player, air conditioner, power windows, power door locks, tilt steering wheel, cruise, automatic transmission, roof rack and 3rd row seats which seats 9 passengers comfortably. Continue reading ‘Ford Expedition – Sport Utility Vehicle’ »

Combining a large load capacity with MPV practicality and car-like comfort, performance and handling, the new Fiat Scudo LCV is now available for sale from various dealers.
New Scudo is available in 18 versions from launch, priced from £15,884 – £22,688 on-the-road. The new Scudo range encompasses Panel Vans, Platform Cabs as a basis for conversion, and two Commercial Passenger Vehicle variants, the 5/6 or 8/9 seat Combi and the 5/6 seat Panorama Family. The latter can also be requested with a third row seating option. New Scudo features larger dimensions to the length, height and width of a load compartment now offering a maximum volume of 7 m3 and a payload of up to 1200 kg. Continue reading ‘Motorhome Hire’ »

Ford has manufactured the 2009 Ford Edge as a premium crossover SUV that is based around the Ford CD3 platform, which it shares with the Mazda6 and is effectively modified from the Lincoln MKX. The Mazda CX-9 crossover, the Mercury Milan, the Lincoln MKZ and the Ford Fusion sedans all share its platform.

Being a crossover car, the Edge tries to bridge the gap between the minivans like the Freestar, and the more truck-based SUVs such as the Ford Explorer. However, The Edge is officially positioned below the Taurus in Ford’s lineup of crossover SUVs, although it is not significantly smaller than the Taurus. Continue reading ‘An Overview Of 2009 Ford Edge’ »

The Ford Torino was launched in 1968 as part of the Ford Fairlane family. Fairlane sales were falling and Ford decided that putting a new name on the same quality car would help sales. This decision proved to be correct with great sales for the Ford Torino and ultimately it would replace the Ford Fairlane with an updated brand of beauty, power and styling.

The production of the Ford Torino would run from 1968 through to 1976. The initial Torino was a larger vehicle than the Ford Fairlane in the previous year. The roofline for the fastback was a whole new concept for the Fairlane stable as well as the new two door hardtop.

Right from the start the Torino was built with plenty of power and comfort in mind. The V8 engines came as standard starting with the small block 302 up to the big block 390 and 428 Cobra Jet launched in 1969. Initially the 1968 Torino was available in the two door fastback, two or four door hardtop, station wagon and two door convertible.

The Torino GT was the upgraded Torino in 1968 with standard body decal stripe, styled steel wheels, wide oval sports tires and standard equipment v-8 engine. These were available with manual four speed gearbox.

The body styling saw a complete change for 1970 and 1971with a lower, wider and longer body. The Ford Torino in 1970 also saw the introduction of the 351 engines in the Torino as well as the 429 with 360 BHP.

The Ford Torino GT was also now available with a Hurst four speed manual gearbox, rear window sports slats, ribbon style tachometer, three spoke steering wheel, high back bucket seats and 15 inch magnum 500 chrome wheels. In addition the Ford Torino GT also now had the option of hideaway headlights and the side stripes were redesigned in multiple colors but only as an option.

Again in 1972 the Ford Torino was restyled with the front fenders with a more rounded profile. The rear bumper was much bigger and now housed the rear taillight units. The front grille was also redesigned and resembled the Cobra. The two door fastback now had a lower roofline whilst the roofline of the four door hardtop was now much rounder.

In 1975 the Ford Torino saw changes to the standard equipment package. The changes included power steering fitted as standard.

The 1976 model year saw no major changes to the Torino line-up in fact the biggest change was the discontinuation of the Gran Torino Sport. The optional extras included a power trunk release, automatic parking brake release and opera windows and landau roofs were now available as optional extras for all 2-door models.

The Ford Torino is perhaps best known for its appearance on the popular TV series Starsky & Hutch and more recently the Clint Eastwood film Gran Torino.

Author Andrew Whitehead – a self confessed petrol head has owned numerous classic cars from fully restored to basket cases! He now has a website to fuel his passion in all things auto and if you’re looking to buy a Ford Torino please visithttp://www.americanautobid.com/blog/

What is in a name plate? Your classic Ford remake deserves a classic red nameplate

It is natural that your farm equipment has been subject to all elements, including sleet, snow and wind. After all, it is a tractor, with an express purpose of outdoor labor. Not surprisingly, it is a workhorse, because it took over as workhorse on most working farms. The American tractor has never avoided mud, dirt or storms. No wonder then that some of the icons and logos have disappeared over time, and need to be replaced. Your tractor refurbish will not be taken seriously without a quality customized die cast logo or emblem on the chassis. Put a brand new emblem on your tractor, and then go ahead and buff it with your shirtsleeve. The 8N red and chrome finished Ford tractor nameplate from Steiner Tractor Parts (FDS009B) is a classic beauty. Licensed by Ford Motor Company, they meet the quality guidelines Ford insists upon. Steiner brings you an impressive selection of ford tractor emblems. You would know them anywhere with classic script inside the Ford oval, the color is true Ford red, against silvery, shiny chrome. Additional must see die cast logos are the emblems for the Ford Jubilee. A must see is Steiner Tractor Parts order number FDS011, which features similar colors as their Ford 8N emblem with the addition of gold accents. Ford Jubilee emblems and younger install with screws. Ford 8N and older models have emblem posts to be inserted through holes in the chassis. All die cast logos purchased on Steiner include hardware. Steiner Tractor Parts features a wide selection of Ford emblems and products; call, or shop online for your parts.

Ford Transit leasing is very popular, especially in Europe, where it has become the most popular light commercial vehicle, with over five million units sold since it was first introduced in 1965. This reliable, versatile vehicle is used for a number of different applications, both commercial and private, and can be modified to suit virtually any occasion. Here, we’ll go over some of the characteristics of the Ford Transit, as well as how leasing or renting one can benefit you as an individual or for your company.

Most of the Ford Transits available on the market come in one of three forms. They are typically panel vans, minibuses, or pickups. A panel van is essentially any van with a chassis based on a family sedan type of car, and yet retaining a larger amount of cargo space than most sedans. This allows the vehicle to provide comfortable seating for up to five people, as well as a greater degree of cargo space. The minibus variety of Ford Transit allows more people to be comfortably transported, making it a great choice for outings, vacations, tours, and events. Pickup trucks swing the Transit the other way, and are designed specially for transporting goods (with a cab seating only a few people). The versatility available in Ford Transit leasing makes it a great choice for any type of occasion.

If you’re considering Ford Transit leasing, consider what purpose you need the van for. The three major options offer a full range of storage and transport options. On one end of the spectrum, if you need to focus on storage for objects and material goods, then the pickup variety of Transit is the best choice. If you need to transport large groups of people, the minibus variety is the solution. If you need a little bit of both, the panel van is a good compromise. The Transit is able to suit your particular needs in order to best serve your purpose.

Ford Transit leasing has become very affordable because of the extreme popularity of these vehicles. They are very common in both private and commercial applications, and there are specialized varieties for particular circumstances. For example, models with refrigerated interiors for transporting perishables are available. The Transit is designed to suit any given need, and they are very affordable cars. Regardless of what you need to move, the Ford Transit is there to help you move it.