ford club

Published by Ford M Klubb on the occasion of their 30th anniversary in 2014

German Ford from 1952-72 collected between two binders.

If you're in your fifties or older, you've probably had some experience with a Ford M. Whether sitting in the back seat as a kid, getting your first driving experience, maybe your first car or going camping with your spouse-to-be?

I have just read the book "An Eternal Life with Ford M". It tells the complete story of the models that received the designation "M" as in "Meisterstück". The planning, the production, the changes that were made along the way, how the cars were received, who bought the cars new, how they caught on in Norway and pictures of cars that are still on the road.

Did you know that every model after the war (with the exception of the very first) was given an internal designation P for project with a number behind it? The number series ran regardless of which model it concerned. The history of Ford M includes 7 projects. Officially, the models were named after a number indicated by engine size with "M" behind, for example 12M, 15M, 17M and so on.

In addition to the facts about the cars, parts of the book are devoted to club history, a description of the Ford apparatus in Norway, as well as contributions from Ford M owners - how experiences of the Ford M at a young age have followed them later in life.

An eternal life with Ford M is a "coffee table" book with beautiful pictures. It is recommended to anyone with an interest in Norwegian car history and the Ford M. An excellent gift idea.

The book can be ordered from Ford M Klubb by sending an e-mail to fordmbok@gmail.com with name, address, mobile number and quantity. The book can either be prepaid via giro or you can use Vipps.

Publisher: Ford M Club
ISBN 978-82-999663-0-6
Price: 423, -

The book contains advertisements from when the cars were new. Creates a nice period colour.

Matias Wilhelmsen had made the garden at his old family home available. The sheltered garden behind the house had more than enough space for all the cars, and formed a great setting around the meeting.

Ford 26M

It was Sunday in May, and the sun was shining in Åsgårdstrand. At the Circle K station, classic Fords were lined up ready for shared driving through the city. There was a nice collection of 17M, 20M and 26M. Several 26M, actually. Not many 26Ms were ever sold in Norway. I wonder if it is common to replace original V4s with 2600 V6s and build 26Ms?
-"Norwegians buy up all the 26Ms in Europe", Matias said jokingly. My eyes fell on a dark blue, fully painted 26M Hardtop Coupé, bought in France. The yellow headlights revealed the continental origins. This was the top model in the M series.
-"Mine is a former director's car", it came from another 26 M owner. Representative cars in the 70s were usually larger cars, Mercedes-Benz 280 S, Opel Admiral, Jaguar XJ6 or an American. I imagine that in its day the Ford 26M was chosen by directors who were more than moderately interested in cars, - because the price was as high as larger models.

Die Linie der Vernunft

The slogan appeared in the marketing of the Taunus 17M and 20M (P5) from 1964-67. Perhaps it is precisely the alignment that has made the cars attractive as vintage cars? Or the fact that they still offer a lot of driving pleasure?

As you know, driving pleasure cannot only be measured in horsepower. Take for example the green 17M (P7A) RS 2000 S Hardtop with white speed stripes. The kinship to American Ford is clear. The V6 in this car is turbocharged. Turbo was available as an option when the cars were new, but many retrofit. Not only does this car look fantastic - it's a true classic that also drives very well.

Ford M Club

The impressive thing about a club like the Ford M Club is how it has gathered knowledge and expertise - or rather, people with experience, knowledge and expertise on these cars. If you have an old car, it is of course inevitable that something breaks down. Maybe something trivial, like a window winder or door lock. Then I think for sure that someone in the club knows a similar problem, has the part, or knows how to get it, - or knows someone who can make it. Meetings like this are necessary to keep yourself and your fine car up to date.

Ford M Club

On the road (slide show)

Here are some of the cars on their way through Åsgårdstrand. When viewing for the first time, it may take a few seconds before the slideshow starts.

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Ford M pictures

It wasn't just M-Forder visiting the garden. Three beautiful Cortinas, and two fat Granada IIs were also there. In addition, a couple of Lincolns and an Imapala SS came by, too. Good company.

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