The only Ford I'd ever own

[Guest Ari Gold]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-281072028.htm

Be right back, off to buy a lotto ticket.

[antony 0]

The worst thing, what are the chances of this car staying in New Zealand?

I think I'd double that mileage pretty quickly, cant believe someone would own a car like this and put so few miles on it.

[Guest Simon*]

Wow

I'd heard stories about some of the collection down at hoffman's. Passed through on the weekend actually and took a long look at the place wondering what was hidden inside.

Surely Ford (perhaps not Ford NZ) should buy it back. What a showpiece!

[huff3r 347]

Hmmm.. should have put a NWS warning! *drools*

[dirtydoogle 383]

See this car every time I travel to Pahiatua. It's about 10 min from my place and well worth the little drive. Absolutley faultless!

[Jamez 2147483647]

sh*t yeah

[westy 614]

Lots of Ford that I would own.

That wouldn't be my first choice.

[camera doctor 25]

I think I'd double that mileage pretty quickly, cant believe someone would own a car like this and put so few miles on it.

I think it is a safe bet that they disconnect the speedo cable and take it for the odd spin..........

[AN E30 Fan 1]

The worst thing, what are the chances of this car staying in New Zealand?

Almost zero I would say,

I am suprised that there is even one in New Zealand. I love these cars and definetly up there in the Top 3 Fords I would own. So much 80's coolness about it, god I love the tacky red steering wheel.

Weren't they selling a RS500 Ford not long ago? That thing was mint too, does Hoffman Ford own/owned these cars in a private collection that they have?

Edit: Group B rally was so awesome, Lancia O37, Audi Quattro, This, Lancia Delta Intergrale. Interesting fact, Stig Blomquist who use to drive the Audi Quattro and World Rally Champ in 1984 now lives in NZ, his sons do karting and I use to go to school with them.

Edited April 14, 2010 by An E30 Fan

[fuzyfrog 0]

Theres one in CHCH aswell.

[CamB 48]

I know of 2 people who have them.

http://www.classiccar.co.nz/articles/turbo...ater-ford-rs200

http://www.genuinevehicleimports.co.nz/the...n.asp?pageId=21

[twisted 45]

Lots of Ford that I would own.

That wouldn't be my first choice.

Me too. Phase III/IV springs to mind instantly as a first choice. or perhaps an RPO83.

[[email protected] 0]

That is ridiculous.

[39KiwiTouring 2]

Very wealthy the Hoff family, yes they have a few cars including the Texaco RS500 Sierra with ridiculous low milage, 1 of the only privately owned Ford dealers in NZ.

Edited April 15, 2010 by E39KiwiTouring

[dirtydoogle 383]

Almost zero I would say,

I am suprised that there is even one in New Zealand. I love these cars and definetly up there in the Top 3 Fords I would own. So much 80's coolness about it, god I love the tacky red steering wheel.

Weren't they selling a RS500 Ford not long ago? That thing was mint too, does Hoffman Ford own/owned these cars in a private collection that they have?

Very wealthy the Hoff family, yes they have a few cars including the Texaco RS500 Sierra with ridiculous low milage, 1 of the only privately owned Ford dealers in NZ.

Neither of them are owned by Mr Hoffman as far as I have been told. Neil owns them from what he told me...and Trevor tells me too. Old mate Hoffman does however have quite an epic car collection, I went to school with his daughter [makes me nearly famous!]

He does have a neat GT.350 or two....

[39KiwiTouring 2]

You are right I guess it's how you read it Hoffman Ford is one of the only privately owned Ford dealers in NZ, but not owned by a Hoffman anymore, but yes the Hoffman family are well sorted.

[kiwi535 538]

I think it is a safe bet that they disconnect the speedo cable and take it for the odd spin..........

I think not.....imagine......i was just moving it onto the lift and.......

[dirtydoogle 383]

You are right I guess it's how you read it Hoffman Ford is one of the only privately owned Ford dealers in NZ, but not owned by a Hoffman anymore, but yes the Hoffman family are well sorted.

Yeah, I saw some of old mate Hoffs collection back when he had his yellow 246 dino. I almost fell over!

[zenetti 0]

I know of 2 people who have them.

http://www.genuinevehicleimports.co.nz/the...n.asp?pageId=21

This one was sold to an overseas buyer a few moths ago

[Mattzy 0]

Stunning.

/Edit - God I LOVE group B.

Edited April 16, 2010 by Mattzy

[Guest Ari Gold]

This makes me happy in pants

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozntieZs8Bg...player_embedded

[elmarco 56]

The sound of those Quattro's still makes me quiver with anticipation...

[hotwire 352]

The sound of those Quattro's still makes me quiver with anticipation...

Ditto!! The best sounding by far! Still miss the car I had -even though non turbo

[dirtydoogle 383]

Ditto!! The best sounding by far! Still miss the car I had -even though non turbo

I've driven the 5sgt, 5egt and quattro coupe, but not a Quattro turbo sadly. The 5cyl noise is to die for. A mate had an 85 5e in silver and we made a straight through with just a cooper muffler for it. Sounded amazing! I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a decent one, couldn't care less if it was a 5e or a 5s either. Although the 5e are nicer.

[Parabolica 0]

Seen this car in the flesh with Philip Hoffman. As good as you will find anywhere of course!

Also had a couple of Twin Cam Mk1 Escorts and an RS1600 + a Mexico and a no expense spared RS2000 racecar. All bought because "i couldnt not buy it"