The event, which took place at Phakisa Freeway in the Free State at the end of February, saw 586 Fords come together to participate in a spectacular parade lap for entry into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Ford owners from around the country were invited to bring their vehicles to the Welkom-based race circuit to complete the 3.2km route in celebration of the Blue Oval and its illustrious history.
“It was a fantastic day, the turnout was phenomenal and we’ve been overwhelmed by the loyalty and enthusiasm of all the die-hard Ford fans who joined us,” Ford marketing manager, Ben Pillay said after the record attempt.
A vast array of Ford models lined the circuit with everything from new Fiestas to Ford Granadas coming together in support of the Ford brand. Leading the way was a Model T Ford, as the first production Ford model (famous for its visionary’s assertion that it would be available in any colour as long as it was black), it proved a fitting car to head the notable chain of Ford machinery. Other Ford exotica helping to make up the record numbers included the country’s only Focus RS and iconic Ford GT.
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