Ford Fiesta will be celebrated at Grampian Transport Museum event
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The Grampian Transport Museum will pay special homage to the much loved Ford Fiesta at this year’s AllFord event.
It will take place at the Alford visitor attraction on Sunday, August 20 celebrating everything connected to the famous car manufacturer.
On Friday, July 7, Ford ceased production of the Fiesta, a car which, since it began in 1976, has been a firm family favourite all over the world.
It sold more than 22 million cars in over 50 countries and became a leader in that type of vehicle.
AllFord is saying Farewell to Fiesta and event supporter TrustFord Aberdeen will be supporting this theme by bringing a number of Ford heritage cars to Alford including one of the first 1976 Fiestas and a spectacular WRC rally car.
Grampian Transport Musem is looking for as many Fiestas as possible to attend the event to create a special display and compete for the Bob Shepherd Trophy, which this year will be awarded to what is judged the Best Fiesta on the day.
AllFord organising team spokesman Kevin McCormick said: “The Fiesta has been such an icon of the small family car market for so long that it is hard to believe that production has now ceased.
"However, the world of motoring is changing quickly and Ford, like so many manufacturers, has found it extremely difficult to produce and sell small cars profitably.
"Fiesta is just one of many small cars no longer available new. However, they are such a good car and so well loved that we know there will be lots around for people to enjoy for many years to come.
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome back TrustFord Aberdeen as event supporters again this year and the Ford heritage cars they are bringing, including the Fiestas will make such an impact on the day.
"We would like to have a really special display of Fiestas at AllFord this year and would like as many owners of Fiestas as possible to enter their cars on August 20.
"They don’t have to be specially prepared, just join in and enjoy the day.”
Visit www.gtm.org.uk for details on how to enter.
