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04-04-2005, 04:43 PM
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Well here is a link to something I saw at the Melbourne Motor Show.
It grabbed my attention for a number of reasons. I know the price makes it impossible for Ford to build something to the same very high standard, but its the CONCEPT that I think is a winner, and about the only thing missing from the Ford line up at the moment. Added to that Ford already has a base product that could be modified. http://www.lexus.com/models/sc/galle...or_photos.html Take a very close look at this car, its damn clever. The 2 peice metal roof that retracts with the boot lid is amazing. The 4.3 V8 is only 300HP, but in the ball park. I think Ford could do much worse than think about a top down 4 seater cruiser. Its CLK ish but the metal retractable roof is SLKish, but much much larger. As I said, it will never be built to the luxury standards of the Lexus due to the sales volume vs target market in Australia, but something of a compromise I think would find a place with many people. Just my 2 cents worth
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04-04-2005, 09:13 PM
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had one in cairns as a drive car for a week, OHH YUM;)
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04-04-2005, 09:35 PM
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I think Ford did a car with a folding steel roof in the '50s. Fairlane / Galaxie Sunliner i think it was called. They also toyed with the idea here in Australia with an XL Falcon they called the Retractable Hardtop (tm).
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04-04-2005, 10:48 PM
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04-04-2005, 10:34 PM
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That is one fairly hot looking car..mmm
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04-04-2005, 11:00 PM
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Shoot.
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05-04-2005, 12:10 AM
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all over the place here in hk.. nice though
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05-04-2005, 12:14 AM
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Focus Vignale with the ST Turbo engine wouldn't be bad, nor would a 4.6 Cammer V8 like in the states!!! 9-inch rear diff.... mmmmm
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