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Ford Taurus Rage Concept From 1999 Sema Car Show on 2040-cars

Year:1998 Mileage:31600
Location:

Warren, Michigan, United States

Warren, Michigan, United States
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The Ford Taurus Rage is a concept vehicle designed by Ford for the 1999 SEMA auto show held annually in Las Vegas.  The Rage is a well documented prototype and a time piece of style from the late 90s.  The Rage is one of one and very rare, designed by Ford Motor Company.  The vehicle was owned by Ford originally and this is verifiable via car fax.  The ground effects are all steel and the remaining body enhancements are fiberglass.  This is not a kit on this car.  This is very highly professionally done work by the Automaker.  The seats are custom by Lear Motorsports.  The wheels are an original only done for this car by Italian wheel maker MOMO.  The cams have been welded by the number one expert amongst enthusiasts in Chicago, Illinois.  The engine has been looked at extensively and documented to be in great condition.  The 3.4L SHO motor was a joint effort between American (Ford) and Japanese (Yamaha) designers.  The engine runs really great.  The exhaust is Borla and it sounds good.  Cars today don't sound like this.  The car isn't super fast.  Its around 260hp.  Its very stylish, sounds great, and turns heads whenever its on the road.  People ask a lot of questions and are very intrigued.  Its a must see.    There is minor restoration to be done on this vehicle.  It runs great, drives great, and looks amazing. 

The RAGE has gotten a lot of unfair talk about it on message boards by people who have only seen pictures and have no clue what they are talking about.  There are a lot of misconceptions out there by people.  Since I have owned the Rage I have been very proactive in doing my best to preserve this awesome piece.  I stand behind this vehicle 100%.  It needs minor restoration to the body only.  Fords of this era have the reputation they have, I can't change that but the experts who have been through this car and written about it have found that this vehicle was given extra special attention in manufacturing to bring the RAGE design to life.  You can see in the picture the front ground effect was cracked by the previous owner.  That's the worst of what needs to be fixed.  Other than that its very minor restoration needed for the Rage to look as it did in the Vegas pictures. 

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2015 Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition says 'happy birthday' in New York

Wed, 16 Apr 2014

Fifty years ago this week, Ford debuted the first-ever Mustang at the New York World's Fair. And to celebrate, the Blue Oval is offering up this special, 50th Anniversary Edition 2015 Mustang, which makes its debut at the New York Auto Show. It'll be a seriously limited affair, with only 1,964 examples of the special edition Mustang slated to be produced (the number chosen to coincide with the 'Stang's first year in production). But for those who raise their hands for the 50th Anniversary package, there's a pretty sweet package in store.
The 50th Anniversary Edition is based on the 2015 Mustang GT with the Performance Pack, and is only available in two colors: Kona Blue, or Wimbledon White (pictured). The car also comes fully loaded - the only option for buyers to choose is the transmission. Should you opt for the six-speed automatic, you'll get a limited-slip rear differential with a 3.55:1 final-drive ratio (the 50th Anniversary car is also the only way to get a slushbox-equipped 'Stang with the Performance Pack). Selecting the six-speed manual 'box will net you a Torsen differential with a 3.73:1 ratio. All 50th Anniversary cars will be powered by Ford's 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated V8, estimated to produce more than 420 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque in the 2015 Mustang.
Inside, there's a cashmere-stitched, leather-wrapped steering wheel, with a similar detail found on the instrument panel, shift boot, door inserts, seats, and center armrest. Two-tone leather/black upholstery is also part of the 50th Anniversary package, and of course, there's a special logo on the seats.

Ford Explorer gets appearance pack for 2015

Sat, 14 Jun 2014

Remember when Ford launched the totally new Explorer in late 2010, and people were skeptical about how the now-crossover would fare, after ditching its traditional SUV roots? Well, we're several years in, and I think we can assuredly say that Ford made the right decision. Sales are better than ever (in fact, May was the current Explorer's best month yet), and the crossover is finding its way into the hands of a whole host of new Ford buyers.
A wholly refreshed Explorer is still forthcoming, but to keep its strong-selling crossover fresh, Ford is offering a host of improvements for the 2015 model year, including the attractive appearance package available on the XLT trim level, pictured above. Outside, the pack gets you goodies like 20-inch machined aluminum wheels, black bodyside cladding and roof rack rails. Contrasting Magnetic Metallic accents are found on the grille, mirror caps and liftgate appliqué, and there's an "Explorer" hood badge and body-colored door handles. Inside, there are new Miko suede inserts in the seats, and the package includes the automaker's Sync connectivity with MyFord Touch infotainment.
Elsewhere in the Explorer range, the Class III trailer tow pack is now standard on the Sport, base models get new 18-inch aluminum wheels, and there are three new colors on offer: Bronze Fire Metallic and Magnetic Metallic.

STUDY: Ford owns brand loyalty in 2009; Scorned Saturn, Pontiac buyers will look outside of GM

Fri, 16 Oct 2009

Ford buyers appear to love their cars more than customers of any other automotive brand, returning back to the American automaker when it comes time to purchase their next vehicle. According to a study by Experian Automotive, six of the top 10 vehicles for customer brand loyalty wear badges from the Blue Oval. That includes the Ford Fusion (62.4 percent), Ford Edge (57.9 percent), Ford Five Hundred/Taurus (56 percent), Ford Freestyle (51.9 percent), Ford Escape (49.4 percent) and the Ford Focus (47.57 percent).
Other vehicles making up the top 10 include the Toyota Prius (52 percent), Chevy Impala (51.7 percent), Toyota Camry (47.8 percent) and Toyota Corolla (47.56 percent). This brings up an interesting question: With the closing of automotive brands like Saturn and Pontiac, where are those buyers to turn for their next automotive purchase?
Apparently, not back to General Motors. According to Experian, Pontiac owners are most likely to look to the Ford lineup for their next car or truck and Saturn shoppers will switch to Toyota or Honda - not particularly surprising given that Saturn was meant to compete with import brands. Experian predicts that GM's overall market share will fall from 20 percent to about 17.5 percent, with most of the slack being picked up by Ford, Honda and Toyota.