One of the aims of "Terjes Biler" is to spread enthusiasm for cars. Not just supercars, but also ordinary cars, the car you drive on a daily basis. Enthusiasm is about not only choosing a car with your head, but also with your heart.
Perhaps this is what the Ford dealers Røhne Selmer in Billingstad and Lillestrøm were thinking of when they invited owners of classic Ford cars to a Ford meeting. Create enthusiasm for Ford as a car brand. Make people say that “I chose Ford because I liker Ford”, not just because of reason.
Few adults can pass an Escort Mexico, Ford Taunus P7A TS Coupé Hardtop, Lotus Cortina, Granada 2,8 Ghia or Sierra Cosworth without feeling their heart beat a little faster. These were dream cars in their day. That puts Ford in a special position that many other brands do not have, namely history. Car brands such as Tesla, Lexus, Suzuki, Hyundai and KIA, to name a few, lack automotive history. This also includes car brands such as has history, but without being of particular interest to enthusiasts.
Skoda, for example. Or do you remember the hideous Subarus of the 70s? Or what was Audi in the early years? I'm not saying that Ford is better than Lexus and Audi, - but they are has something in its history that is unique. Something worth highlighting.
What does Ford have to offer on the enthusiast front today?
Ford F150 Shelby with 750 horses. It looks big and tough and costs 1,5 million. I don't know if the rear seats are included in that price, but I reckon it can be registered under 3,5 tonnes. The rough terrain tires are of the type you like to use out in the desert or over savannahs, but I don't know how effective they are on asphalt. The car is tall and looks like a monster truck, but decorated like a sponge cake. I am not sure whether the accessibility on terrain is as good as the first impression suggests. Still, it's a vehicle I'd like to put on the list of vehicles you should drive before you die.
The Mustang is another enthusiast car from Ford. You get it not only with the 5,0-liter V8, but also a 2,3-liter Ecoboost turbo engine with 317 horses. You also get the same Ecoboost engine in the Focus RS, then with a whopping 350 horses. Ford does not supply plug-in hybrids, or electric cars with competitive ranges. However, they have interesting engine ranges based on turbo petrol. I think a 1,5 liter with 182 horses can offer both driving pleasure and enthusiasm.
For everyone who once dreamed of the Escort mk1 RS.
Illustrated classic Fords were exhibited at Røhne Selmer Billingstad and/or Røhne Selmer Lillestrøm. They belong to private individuals.
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