The revolutionary Ford Consul Cortina was launched in 1962, and was an immediate success. This film was made to show potential purchasers how versatile it was, and how Ford had gone to great lengths to research it ahead of producing this exciting new family car.
Five Stars Ahead - Ford Anglia & Prefect
This is the 1952 launch film for the new E100A Ford Anglia and Prefect range. Shot in 35mm, this film has some lovely shots of Ford's design studios, the factory at Dagenham, the prototypes undergoing testing, and finishes with the new cars being used by delighted families. Filled with optimism, this film captures the mood of motoring from the time, where the country was emerging from the post-war gloom days and looking to a brighter new future.
1962 Earls Court London Motor Show
1962 Earls Court London Motor Show
Featuring - Ford Cortina, BMC Mini, Austin Cambridge, Morris Oxford, Morris 1100, Mini Cooper, Riley Elf, Hillman Super Minx, Triumph Spitfire, Jenson, Rover 3.0L, Ford Zephyr, Jaguar E-Type, Lotus Elan, MG 1100, Bentley Continental
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The Three Graces - Ford Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac MkII launch
Made in 1957, this Ford film was made in the newsreel vogue to announce the launch of the new Consul, Zephyr and Zodiacs. It reports on the Motor Show staged by Ford at the Harringay Arena, and its VIP guests.
Two at the Top 1971 - Ford Granada launch film
When Ford chose to replace the enormous Mk IV Zodiac and Zephyr range, they took a massive leap forwards with the new Granada and its cheaper brother, the Consul. Smaller than its forebear, it was lighter, faster, and smarter. This is a shortened version of the launch film for both cars, and shows how high Ford were aiming with this car in terms of the cars it was competing with.
Convoi de la Libération de Montsurs 2010
Vidéo réalisée par les "Ghost Treaders Museum" du convoi dans les rues de Montsurs le dimanche 1 août; qui a eu lieu à l'occasion de ces trois jours de fête et de commémoration de la libération, organisé par l'association Mayenne WW2.
Des photos sur : http://sites.google.com/site/ghosttreadersmuseum/manifestations/montsurs-2010-1
1967 Oulton Park Gold Cup Saloons
The Ford Falcon race, much enlivened by the spectacular three-wheeled Cortinas of Graham Hill & Jackie Ickx.
Not many people know there is a small lake in the trees if you go over the Esso Banking. Graham Hill will remember that.
From original Super8 cine film by Dr Brian Watson.
Copyright Dr Brian Watson. www.brianwatsonphoto.co.uk
Capri Report 1978 -- Launch of Ford Capri MkIII
Hosted by Michael Rodd, this film was made for Ford dealers about to get their hands on the new Ford Capri MkIII. It looks in detail at what made the Ford Capri such a sales success for Ford, spanning from the humble L to the 3-litre S and Ghia models.
