John said:
>NOTE: Ford bought THE RIGHTS to the Land Rover name... Pheonix DID NOT
buy
>the rights to the ROVER name or the MG name... they got a licensing
>agreement. MG is still owned by BMW...
>
>BUT THE ENTIRE MG HERITAGE LINE Old Number One clear through the last MGB
>is owned by FORD, LOCK STOCK AND BARREL.
>Interesting huh? Comments Appreciated
It is my impression that Ford is extremely respectful of such items of
histroical interest, and they have an extensive history in the LBC arena.
Despite their current forray's with Jaguar, Aston Martin, etc., when I was
at their corporate headquarters in Dearborn last month, they had a display
of the Lotus vehicle that won a Formula 1 race in 1968. The drive train was
powered by Ford, but the unmistakable British style knockoff-inspired
wheels, SMITHS guages, and such clearly showed through. I understand that
they recently had a Sunbeam exhibit, as well.
And they are borrowing heavily from early Triumph styling for some of their
prototypes that we should see over the next few years.
Love 'em or hate 'em, Ford seems to have an interest in preserving motor
history.
Like Victor Kiam, they love it so much, they bought the company.
Regards,
Charles
'74 Midget
'68 Sprite
cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
Bloomfield, NJ
"How about we duck inside for a Hen?"
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