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Old 16-06-2005, 12:56 PM   #1
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Default Happy birthday FoMoCo

If my records are correct, today is Fords 102nd birthday.

Wonder if Ford will be around in 2103?
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Old 16-06-2005, 02:45 PM   #2
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Well spotted! It's also Ford Australia's 80th year AND the Falcon's 45th birthday (September)!!!
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Old 16-06-2005, 03:05 PM   #3
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The 'Australian' Falcon was born on 28th June, 1960, wasn't it??

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Old 16-06-2005, 04:10 PM   #4
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The 'Australian' Falcon was born on 28th June, 1960, wasn't it??

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Launched 14th September, 1960.
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Old 16-06-2005, 04:11 PM   #5
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Happy Birthday to the mighty FORD FALCON Three cheers :party3:
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Old 16-06-2005, 04:19 PM   #6
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Happy bday.....cheers :baby bott
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Old 16-06-2005, 04:25 PM   #7
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Cheers to another 45 years!!

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Old 16-06-2005, 07:33 PM   #8
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Launched 14th September, 1960.
Yup, dead easy date to remember. Same as Dads birthday.
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