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The people over at Autoblog.com apparently have some readers that are pretty good graphics artists as one of them came up with this EXCELLENT rendering of what the SHO could look like if Ford decided to turn it into a wagon.
Other Wagons it would have to compete with are the Subaru Outback, the Cadillac CTS Wagon, and others from Audi, Jetta, and even BMW. However, with the downfall of the Dodge Magnum from the factories, it is more likely they will simply build a regular Taurus model and not use the SHO branding.
Posted by shoclub on Sunday 28 February 2010 - 12:33:58 | |
SHO Production Data!
Just this week we got confirmation from Ford Performance Group that the long awaited Certificate of Authenticity is now available.
There is a special offer for SHO Club members at the end of this note.
This will show your cars VIN, when it was built, what number down the line it was and how many were built that year. Also how many and what ine # it was in the color it is.
There is a listing of options and codes, but for now it doesn't seem to show the option packages, just individual items. NOTE: this list is NOT, repeat NOT what is on your car, there is no included list that shows exactly how YOUR car was built. No build sheet or window sticker.
I have asked that they try to get the option packages included in the information. But you should be aware that the list of options shows how many of what color got certain options for your model year, so you can play all sorts of games on if your car is "one of however many".
Cost is $45.00 which surprised me initially, but it is the same price that SVT members pay for the same information, and in line with what other clubs charge for similar services.
SHO Club members get a 15% discount, or a price of $38.25. Be sure to tell them if you are a member. If you have a question if you are a ember or not, contact me directly before ordering. If you think you are a member and are denied the discount, delay your order, contact me and I will research and get the info to Ford Performance Group for your discount, and you can place your order again later.
The certificates are not numbered as to who got theirs first, it is numbered by when your car was built.
Posted by shoclub on Thursday 25 February 2010 - 22:07:14 | |
Nascar loses the wing, gains attitude
I think this is good news: NASCAR is getting rid of the sports car style wing it has had on the "car of tomorrow" and replacing it with a spoiler like in the past.
Also they are going to loosen the reigns a bit on the drivers and let them take revenge without such big penalties. Realizing that some feuds bring fans to the TV and the track. Whether they get to the point of brawls like that between Cale Yarborough and the Allison's remains to be seen and NASCAR will clamp down hard if it gets out of control, but we might see Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman for just 3 examples getting even more often?
Anyway, it is nice to hear some news about racing again after a couple of quiet months.
The engines start next month down in Daytona. I would like to go and watch the sports cars for once (never been) in the 24 hours, although I am afraid I would sleep through all the good parts being an old fart now!
Don Mallinson
Posted by shoclub on Friday 22 January 2010 - 23:23:06 | |
Merry Christmas
From Don and Jan, Ken and Jodie, Doni and all the rest of the Mallinson's, hearty wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year.
The last year saw us complete our "Whiplash" Conventions on the two coasts.
The SHO was reborn, a little different, but still nice to have the name survive.
Ford came out of this year as the only independent American car maker, and I hope some of you got some of the stock when it was well below $4. They also won all sorts of awards, most of them going to the excellent Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, but also, some going to the new Taurus and SHO.
Convention 19 is on the way for 2010 and our association with Ford is going again. Look for the registration form on shoclub.com very soon.
The friends that we have made within the SHO community continue to be a major part of our lives and we thank all of you for making life so much more enjoyable.
Happy Holidays everyone! Don and Jan/Ken and Jodie/Doni etc.
Posted by shoclub on Friday 25 December 2009 - 01:53:50 | |
EcoBoost Supercar?
A company called Kepler Motors has pulled the covers off a new kind of supercar, one they hope will push them forward.
"Power comes from a 550 hp, modified Ford EcoBoost twin-turbo 3.5 liter V6 driving the rear wheels acting independently of a 250 hp electric motor driving the front wheels. This unique AWD system launches the MOTION to 60 mph under 2.5 seconds with a top speed over 200 mph." http://www.tgdaily.com/trendwatch-features/45076-kepler-unveils-motion-supercar
Posted by shoclub on Wednesday 16 December 2009 - 10:20:52 | |
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Just this week we got confirmation from Ford Performance Group that the long awaited Certificate of Authenticity is now available.
