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Grosvenor Motors, then the largest Ford dealer in South Africa, took over the sales. The price was 2950 Rand. The standard version was based on the Ford Cortina Mk II GT. For the units ordered by the Gunston Cigarette Company, the Ford Cortina XL was used as basis. The Ford Essex engine with 2994 cc was used as engine.
In 1988, Ford divested from South Africa and sold its 42 per cent stake in Samcor, although it would continue to sell Ford-branded automobile components for assembly and sale in the country. [6] In addition to Ford and Mazda products, Samcor also assembled Mitsubishi commercial vehicles, [7] with the Mitsubishi L300 minibus being badged as the ...
A source confirms the sale of the Mazda 323 under the Sao Penza brand name in the UK between 1991 and 1992. [7] With the renewed takeover of Samcor shares (45%) in 1994 Ford returned to South Africa. [8] In 2000 Ford took over the majority of the Samcor shares, which became the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. [9]
The saloon, introduced in South Africa only in the second quarter of 1989, [32] was known simply as the "Ford Sapphire". [33] Versions sold in South Africa were available with the 1.6 and 2.0 (Pinto) four-cylinders, 2.3 V6 (Cologne) or 3.0-litre V6 (Essex) petrol engines. While the Cortina MkV in South Africa had retained the old 3.0 V6 Essex ...
Ford of South Africa assembled the Capri from 1970 to late 1972 with a similar model range to the UK. No facelift models or RS variants were marketed in South Africa. The Essex V6 was the most common engine, as it was assembled locally – the Pinto "four" was not installed. The 1600 four and three-litre V6 were also available. [101]
The Ford Laser is a compact car, originally a subcompact car in the first three generations, which was sold by Ford in Asia, Oceania, and parts of South America and Africa. It has generally been available as a sedan or hatchback, although convertible, wagon and pick-up versions have also been available in different markets.
The South, Southeast and East Coast could experience warmer-than-normal temperatures this spring, NOAA says. The Weather Channel 2 days ago New Outlook: Drought Conditions Expected To Worsen In ...
The Ford TeamRS was Ford Motor Company's European performance car and motorsport division for Ford Racing activity. The Ford RS badge was born for rally racing , the RS stands for Rallye Sport. TeamRS was the successor to Ford Special Vehicle Engineering.