Vintage, classic, racing, old and new models – there will be all types of Fords for all types of enthusiasts this Sunday at Mount Maunganui's Blake Park.
Yep that's right – the All Ford Day is rolling into town today from 10am-3pm offering a glimpse of what the iconic global brand has produced over the years to lovers of all vehicles.
And Ford Muscle Club vice-president Barry Gordon is predicting a huge line-up of cars and crowds to see them.
'Last year we ended up having more than 400 cars on show, which was a record for us.
'This year the weather is looking promising – so we're hoping for a big crowd and lots of cars.”
Hosted by the Ford Muscle Club, the show invites owners of all types of Fords to enter and show off their cars this Sunday.
'As long as it's Ford-orientated. For example, Mercury Cougars are built by Ford, same with Lincolns and AC Cobras – there's a few of those running around town now. So they are always welcome too.”
There's also always plenty of Australian and American vehicles parked up too, says Barry.
'It's a mix of all sorts.”
And owners entering cars should hang around for the 2.30pm prizegiving, with prizes for best vintage/veteran up to 1931, best post-vintage 1932-1940, best American 1941 onwards, best English/European 1941 onwards, best Australian, best commercial, best competition car, best hot rod, best club represented, people's choice – and best of the best.
And for those who love vehicles straight off the production line there will be the latest Fords on show from Ultimate Motor Group.
'We will have a nice brand new Mustang sitting there, we've got a new specially-built, special edition Ford Ranger coming, and we'll even have a Focus RS,” says Barry, who is an Ultimate Motor Group vehicle sales consultant.
And he predicts there will be some pretty special ‘finds' among those on show.
'Last year a guy brought a Mark 1 Zephyr on a trailer – what we call in the car circles a ‘barn find'. The guy had found it in a shed, ended up buying it and had it on a trailer to show everyone.”
'It's about showing your enthusiasm and passion for your Ford,” says Barry, who thinks he'll be surrounded by people in Ford memorabilia while also seeing a few Holden shirt-wearers there – because the show extends beyond the brand to capture people's simple love of motor vehicles.
'We do get people walk in with Holden shirts on as well – it's a car enthusiast day.”
The All Ford Day is at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui, today from 10am-3pm.
Entry cost adults 15-plus $5, under-15s gain free entry and cars to be displayed cost $5 for the vehicle and all occupants.



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