Guinness world record for fords

[Ba tradie]

Hi all In feb this year a ford club in sth africa set a world record for the largest parade of fords there were 586 cars. So what does everyone reckon i think we could beat it.

[Kryton]

I doubt you could get it organised to be honest.
Even if you wanted to do it, youd need a pretty big location to hold that many cars.

[ford man xf]

Is that seriously a record? I wonder how many Fords were at the Picnic at Hanging Rock car show a few years ago, there were just over 2500 cars there, I know they were different brands, but by far the biggest turn out were Fords.

[yift]

im in with 3 cars if its in melb

[DJR-351]

See link for video clip....

http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/t...ica_101588.htm

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Largest Ford Parade - world record set by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

Phakisa Freeway, Free State, South Africa -- 586 Ford owners from around the country come together at Phakisa Freeway in the Free State, to participate in a spectacular parade sponsored by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa - setting the new world record for the Largest Ford Parade.

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 for the world's Largest Ford Parade.

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 from Lazarus Motor Company.

“The variety was unbelievable and really shows the depth of Ford’s history in South Africa,” continued Pillay. “It was a nostalgic day and an event that won’t soon be forgotten.”

The day proved so successful that a recount was required with the numbers far surpassing all initial expectations. The final tally was recorded at 586, exceeding the previous Guinness world record for the Largest Ford Parade by more than four times.

In addition to being an historic event, fans attending the day were kept entertained with a variety of activities. Team Ford Racing demonstrated their on-track skills in a series of demonstration laps. There were also sky divers, food stalls and a flea market area to keep the participants continually occupied.

[SpoolMan]

Best way to try and beat it would be ALL FORD DAY Geelong on 20th Feb, from memory over 1000 Fords at this event..
Few years back they tried to stage some sort of record cant remember what it was exactly for but it did involve lots of cars, problem is everyone wants to leave at a different time..
http://www.allfordday.org/

We also still have a couple of spots left for our Forum Display, PM me if your interested..

[flappist]

Well all they have to do is run a direct course.

An easy way to get this sorted is get a charity such as Variety to back it.

If each car had to donate a small amount to the charity I am sure they will make all the legal bits happen, organise the media and you never know who may turn up to be involved.

[TRUBLU4DS]

What about the 75th Anniversary Cruise from Broadmeadows too Geelong? Surely that would of had more cars than that.

I was at the GAFD when they "tried" to make a record. The plan was to get everyone to leave together, people leave at different times & at the end of the day just wanted to go home.