From the 1930s to the 1970s Ford cars have been a familiar sight on our roads. Enthusiasts ... more
have collected and restored many models to show to the public at rallies all over the UK. We look at some of the best selling and much loved models over the year...
Fabulous Fords Of The 50's is an opportunity for any car buff to see the Ford Motor ... more
Company's most innovative period. In the 1950s, Ford offered a wide variety of vehicles with a wide range of models for the everyday guy, from the two seater sports car, to the luxury sedan. This was truly a fabulous period in the evolution of the automotive industry.
* Rating:
* On the road price: £11,195 - £15,395
* For : Dynamics, build, smart styling
* Against : Noise, mean kit
Driving:
The Fiesta's forte. Ford really knows how to make cars handle, so even the cheapest Fiesta will thrill the driver in you. Steering is crisp (all models have a leather wheel), corners are taken tidily and enthusiastically yet the ride remains supple too. A class act, enhanced on the Zetec S model to perfection. Indeed, it's better than the ST, which has more grip but less finesse. The ST's engine is quicker but noisier than the 1.6-litre Zetec-S too. No Fiesta engine is quiet though, while road and wind noise also join the cacophony. But supportive, high-set seats and a spot-on driving position pleases, making up for the lack of space for the clutch foot.
Marketplace:
Plentiful choice is sensibly ...
Advantages: The pairing of Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley Disadvantages: None!
Absolutely Fabulous had been launched from a sketch Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders had written in their third series of French And Saunders in 1990. It saw Jennifer Saunders playing Edina Monsoon, a neurotic fashion designer who does very little work and constantly puts upon her poor, frustated daughter, Saffron which in that sketch was played by the wonderful and inimitable Dawn French.
In 1992, that initial sketch was further developed into a series of its very own with this time, Julia Shawala playing Edina's daughter, Saffron. Also in the casting was Joanna Lumley as Edina's scavanging best "friend", Patsy Stone, who also is in the fashion industry but does very little work, as very much the case with Edina (Jennifer Saunders). It was actually interesting to see Joanna Lumley escape her usual aristocratic image in favour ...
Advantages: A great car from all angles Disadvantages: Not as many extras included as I would have liked
I am now the proud owner of a ford focus 1.6 zetec and for the first time in many years I have actually found a car that pretty muc suits all my needs.
I have spent many a time in cars that are too big, too small, not suitable, not comfortable etc but this is everything I could ask for.
I own the three door version but the doors open widely and when the front seat is moved forward there is plenty of room to get anyone in the back, even my mother in law who is disabled. The back of this car is extremely spacious, comfortably fitting 3 large adults in.
The boot size is deceiving in that it looks pretty small but is very spacious indeed. Perfect for all those shopping bags as well as a childs pushchair.
The actual drive of this car is superb. Mine runs on unleaded and is very economical. I can get over 200 miles to £35 ...
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