 The weather was perfect for this years Carlisle's All-Ford Nationals; a sunny day with a cool breeze and a few clouds (and rain threatening - but it mostly held off). The All-Ford Nationals paid tribute to many wonderful creations made by the Ford Motor Car Company, including the recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Ford Bronco. Celebrities were on hand to greet the visitors, sign a few autographs, and re-live their Motown Motoring experiences. Ford brought a few of their latest concept creations to much delight of many onlookers. The comparison of old-versus-new was a popular topic and the selection of vehicles Ford decided to bring were excellent choices. The Shelby Mustang GT 500 and the Ford Bronco Concept both borrow many of their design cues from their highly successful siblings. The new concepts are sure to gain the respect and admiration of the younger generations, just as the vehicles of the yesteryears had enthralled prior generations.Carlisle's All-Ford Nationals was held during the early part of June, 2006. This show is action-packed from beginning to end, with something for everyone in the family. TV personality Stacey David, star of the popular 'Trucks' show was on-hand, along with the Bronco he restored on the show. His visit is part of the All-Ford Nationals Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Ford Bronco. Drag racing legend Hubert (the 'Georgia Shaker') Platt was also at the show meeting his many fans. Some of the highlights of the show were the 1966-67 427 Fairlanes and Comets. Also present were some of the latest in concept vehicles from the Ford Motor Company. This event marked the first-ever reunion between drag racing legend Al Eckstrand, the 429 Boss Mustang named 'The Lawman' that he toured in Vietnam, the current owner of The Lawman, Bill Goldberg, and Ford's Advanced Product Creation and SVT Director, Hau Thai-Tang. As a young lad in Vietnam in 1970, Hau Thai-Tang first saw The Lawman when Al Eckstrand took it to Vietnam as part of a 'Good-will Tour.' Hau Thai-Tang was so impressed with the Mustang that he vowed if he ever had the opportunity, he would like to work at Ford Motor Company someday. He is now in charge of development of the Mustang program at Ford. A Rock-Crawl Demonstration was held in the middle of all the action, showcasing some of the greatest crawlers on the planet. A few Ford Broncos demonstrated their versatility on the newly-installed Rock Course. A special 2005 Mustang, built as a tribute to Hubert Platt, was in the Invitational Display. This one-of-a-kind Mustang was totally rebuilt from the ground up. It has many unique features, including 'heads-up' instrumentation. This vehicle is street and emissions legal, while putting out 850 horsepower at the rear wheels. The Mustang, built by Pure Power Motorsports, was at South Mountain Dragway Friday evening for exhibits and timed runs. A special display of 1966-67 427 Fairlanes and Comets were there to greet the visitors. These vehicles were designed and built for only one purpose – to win at the drag strip. The Ford Motor Company brought four of their latest concept vehicles and latest models to the All-Ford Nationals. The exciting Shelby GT 500 Mustang is the most powerful Mustang ever built, with a 475 horsepower super-charged V8, a six-speed manual transmission, race-tuned suspension and four piston Brembo brakes. This Mustang, a collaboration between Carroll Shelby and the Ford Special Vehicle Team, will carry the unmistakable Cobra logo and Shelby nameplate. The Ford 250 Super Chief Concept, 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and the Ford Bronco Concept Vehicle were also in attendance. The new Bronco concept has a simple, raw shape, unadorned interior but a hardy chassis that makes it ideal for work or recreation. The Ford 250 Super Chief Concept will take truck leadership to a new level. It is the world's first vehicle with Tri-Flex Fueling, enabling the super-charged V10 to run 500 miles between fill-ups on hydrogen, E85 ethanol or gasoline. A bikini contest and burn-out contest were also part of the action. Thanks to Aaron Clarke for covering this event. Article by Carlisle, modified by conceptcarz.com.  |
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