The Fiesta serves as Ford's first front-wheel-drive vehicle which operates as a supermini according to modern classification standards. The term Supermini did not exist at the time when the original Fiesta first appeared in the 1976 market. It achieved instant success which resulted in multiple successful versions of the product. Production would stop during the summer of 2023.
Ford Consul: Key Features and Legacy in the Automotive Market
The Consul which Ford of Britain introduced as its first unibody vehicle in 1951 presented a design that combined American glamour with a distinctive appearance that Ford had never used before. The new model which was introduced in 1956 remained available to customers until 1962. The name returned after ten years of silence to be used from 1972 until 1975 on basic models of the first-generation Granada.
The 10-year period which stopped the name from being used during its 24-year existence actually disrupted its usage more than people realize. There were two vehicle models named Consul Classic and Consul Capri which existed during this time period.
Ford Corcel: A Look at Its Legacy in Ford’s Lineup
The Corcel had its market presence in multiple South American countries during an 18-year period. The Corcel had different visual design but shared close ties to the Renault 12 because it started production one year before the European vehicle launched. The project started as a Willys-Overland Brazilian operation but transformed into a Ford project after the company acquired Willys-Overland in 1967.
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Ford Cortina: A Classic Sedan That Defined an Era
The Consul Cortina which served as its original name existed from 1962 until its fourth generation which some people count as five generations ended when it was replaced by the Sierra after 20 years. A pick-up derivative known in most markets as the P100 was still being marketed as a Cortina in its home country of South Africa as late as 1984. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported that the second Cortina saloon became the most registered vehicle in the UK during 1967 while the third Cortina saloon maintained that status from 1972 until 1975.
Courier: Ford vehicles since 1952
The name Courier has identified multiple Ford vehicles since 1952 which the company manufactured across various global markets during different time periods. The name first appeared on a large, saloon-based panel van which was on the market until 1960. After 12 years the company introduced its first pick-up truck which used Mazda design elements but called it Ranger in some markets.
Australia and New Zealand maintained their use of the Courier name until 2006. A different version of Courier existed as a panel van that derived from the Fiesta model which European markets sold from 1991 until 2002. The Brazilian market continued to manufacture a Fiesta-based pick-up with the same name until 2013.
Custom:
The 1949 model year Ford was available in two lines, one simply called 'the Ford' and the other known as Custom.
The two models offered two body styles which included two-door and four-door saloon and club coupé options. The Custom line offered buyers both convertible and estate options while the three-door coupé body remained exclusive to the regular Ford model.
Ford maintained the Custom name for their North American and Australian vehicle lines until 1981 which marked 32 years after the name first appeared.
Escort: Initial Escort model
The initial Escort model which Ford released in 1955 operated with the same mechanical structure as the Squire estate car yet had fewer features than that vehicle. The name became inactive for a period before it returned as the title of a prominent line of mid-sized European vehicles which manufacturers created between 1968 and approximately 2000. North American markets received an entirely distinct version of the Escort which manufacturers developed over three successive decades from 1981 until 2003.
Ford Fairlane: From Family Sedan to Automotive Icon
The period between 1955 and 1970 marks the complete manufacturing span of Fairlanes which represents a substantial operational duration. The production of Fairlanes continued until 1981 in South America where some vehicles received Torino badges while others remained as Fairlanes. The story continues from that point. Ford Australia established its initial operations by assembling North American Fairlanes but later created an entirely distinct version of the vehicle. The construction of this vehicle proceeded through five development stages which continued until 2007.
Falcon
The Falcon was built by Ford Australia for a longer time period than they dedicated to building the Fairmont which you mentioned. The first version of the product launched in 1960 and manufacturers produced it through seven generations until Ford stopped all car production in Australia which lasted 56 years.
