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C6 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 30, 2001 B (Continued from page C7) e s t W h e e l s · O a k v i l l e Car featured distinctive V-shapedgrille don of V8 resulted in one out of every two of the cast iron blocks being rejected before making it into the car's engine bay. And a number that were leaving the factory suffered from a number of maladies, such as overheating, vapor lock problems and extreme oil con sumption. Despite these difficulties, demand for the V8 model was high, no doubt due to its robust 65-horsepower output, 75-mph-plus top speed and bargain-basement sticker price. That same year, the newly-revised four-cylinderequipped Model B Ford was introduced, followed by the Model C in 1933. But these cars were understand ably poor sellers, and by 1934, all of Ford's production was switched to the much more powerful V8. The 1934 Fords also featured a more streamlined body highlighted by a distinctive V-shaped grille. Virtually every body style imaginable was available, including coupes, sedans, roadsters, phaetons (fourdoor convertible style), cabriolets (two-door convert ible), station wagons and pickup trucks. The V8's dura bility problems seemed to have been cured by now (although overheating would remain a constant worry) and horsepower had been increased to 85. Of all the early V8 Ford cars produced, the '34 is prized for its smoother styling accented by a prominent V-shaped grille. With this model, stylists began mov ing towards the eventual integration of the hood, head lights and front fenders. As for the flathead V8, it would remain as the standard-bearer of the Ford fleet until finally being put out to pasture in 1953. During its years of active service, this motor would not only remain a Ford exclusive, but it would be the engine of choice of hot-rodders every where. Much-modified versions of this powerplant would be involved in almost every form of competition imaginable, including stock cars, dry-lakes speedsters, dragsters and Indy-style racers. Today, Ford's flathead is one of the best-known and best-loved engines ever produced, and the motor that made performance accessible for mass consumption. Malcolm Gunn is Wheelbase Communications' chief mad tester and historic writer. Wheelbase is a world-wide supplier o f automobile news, reviews and features. We Know How To SAVE You Money! CAA Members take advantage of group rates anti save on insurance for Car, Home, Cottage, Boat and RV. Get a quote from us today and you'll be glad you did! C AA has saved money on common insurance needs In fill for many area residents. Prestige pickup is ready for Rodeo (Drive, that is) ' Why no! take advantage of the savings? Cali for a no obligation quote 1- 866- 593-7250 U nderw ritten by: 7f t b C E H r. L nsurance Brokers Inc. 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The Taurus has earned five stars - the highest possible U.S. Government crash test rating - for front impact for both driver and front passenger - three years in a row.1* w C is 2001 Focus SE Sedan Standard Features Include: · 2.0L Split Port Induction Engine · Air Conditioning · 5-Speed Transmission · Power Door Locks with Remote Keyless Entry · Dual-Stage Front Air Bags · Height Adjustable Driver's Seat · SecuriLockTM Anti-Theft System 36 month lease for only I per month with $2,595 down, $250 security % # & $730 freight. With air and CD player Or lease for $229/month with $1,500 down - 2001 Windstar LX Standard Features Include: · 3.81 200hp V6 Engine · Automatic · Air Conditioning · Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors · ABS · Dual Sliding Doors · Over 40 Standard Safety Features Includes Value Group: · Speed Control · Tilt Steering · Privacy Glass 36 month lease for only With personal safety system per month with $4,745down, $300 security & $955 freight. *2 5 9 0 48 month purchase financing on ALL new in-stock 2001 Windstar. Or lease for $352/month with $1,500 down 4. + Windstar is the only minivan to earn a Five Star Crash Test Rating seven years in a row for front impact for both driver and front passenger in U.S. Government testing.** Hurry. Limited time offer. JY E A H P 1 0 0 ,0 0 0 km www.ford.ca/offers Y O U R O N TA R IO F O R D DEALERS tO.9% purchase financing on ail new In stock 2001 Taurus for a maximum of 48 months to retail customers, on approved credit E g $20,000 financed at 0.9% annual percentage rale for 48 months, monthly payment *s $424.38, cost o ftm o w m g is $370.24 and total to tie repaid is $20,370.24 Down payment or equivalent trade may be required based on approved credit ` Lease a new 2001 Focus SE Sedan tor $ i9 9/$ 22 9 per month based on an annual lease rate of 2.9% and a 36 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Total lease obligation is S9.759/S9.744 with $2,595/$1,500 down payment or equivalent trade required. First month's payment and $250/5275 security deposit required. ` Lease a new 2001 Windstar LX with Value/Utility Group lor $259/$352 per month based on an annual lease rate of 19 % and a 36 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit Total lease obligation is $14 0 6 9 ^ 1 4 1 7 2 with a $ 4,745/$i ,500 down payment or equivalent trade required. First month's payment and $300/$425 security deposit required. ttO % purchase financing on all new in-stock 2001 Windstar tor a maximum of 48 months to retail customers, on approved credit. Eg. $20,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate tor 48 months, monthly payment is $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 and total to be repaid is $20,000. Down payment or equivalent trade may be required based on approved crecfit 0 Personal Safety System includes: dual-stage front air bags, crash severity sensor, safety belt pretensioners, safety belt energy management retractors, safety belt usage sensors and driver seat position sensor. Some conditions and a mileage restriction of 60.000 km over 36 months apply to all lease offers. A charge of 8 cents per km over mileage restriction applies, plus applicable taxes. Lease offers exclude freight ($73Q/$955), licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. Dealer may lease tor less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. All offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined Purchase financing not available with any other offer. Some conditions may apply to the Graduate Recognition program. Dealer may not have vehicle In stock. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. See Dealer for details. ` No charge 5-year/100.000 km Powertrain Protection Program is available only on all new 2001 and new In-stock prior model year Focus and Windstar. To be eligible delivery must occur between May 14 and September 30. 2001. Offer available to retail customers only. Any purchasers/lessees of fleet, government or daily rental vehicles are ineligible. See your Ford of Canada dealer for additional details ttT h e highest front impact rating tor both the driver and front passenger in U.S Government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing (www.NHTSA.com). Ontario FDA, P.O. Box 2000. Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Ford's Model Ts of old, this luxury pickup comes in any colour, as long as it's black (hence the name). Set against the huge 18-inch alu incoln is taking the concept of pickup trucks in a whole new minum alloy wheels and low-profile all-season Michelin rubber, the direction with the Blackwood. The Blackwood represents the first Blackwood appears both stylish and luxury pickup to hit the market -- purposeful. Although the Blackwood's dimen although we Canadians won't get to try it out anytime soon -- but it definitely sions may suggest crew cab, the only won't be the last. Cadillac has caught crew you're likely to carry will proba wind of Lincoln's intentions, and will bly be dressed up in their finest evening soon follow with the Escalade EXT wear. What features set the tone for the luxo-truck. Can Lexus, BMW or even luxury pickups of the future? The Blackwood seats only four peo Rolls Royce be far behind? For now, don't count any of them ple, each of whom will be perched on out. If this trend catches on the way perforated leather-faced buckets (all Lincoln -- and the rest of the Free black, of course). In addition, the driver World -- hopes it will, the tonier sub and front passenger power-adjustable urbs and suburban acreages that lie seats are individually climate con beyond our inner-cities could soon be trolled. A fan and small heat pump mounted awash of these upscale workhorses. For the time being, think of the inside each seat frame pushes either hot Blackwood as a grand experiment in or cold air through the perforations. The Blackwood is no slouch when it grandiose trucking. For the Canadian market, availabili comes to getting under way, with a 5.4litre 32-valve DOHC V8 supplying the ty of the Blackwood is uncertain. The powers that be at Ford of motivation. This Navigator-based engine devel Canada w on't bring the rear-drive Blackwood across the border until, or ops an impressive 300 horsepower and unless, it comes with four-wheel drive. 355 foot-pounds of torque, enough to But, as the luxury truck trend catches trailer up to 3,950 kilograms of cabin fire south of the border, both the cruiser or sailboat using the built-in Blackwood, as well as similarly turned- class IV hitch. A four-speed automatic transmis out trucks should head our way . . . sion directs power to the rear wheels eventually. The Blackwood was first shown as a (the Blackwood enters the U.S. market styling exercise at the 1999 North sporting two-wheel drive only). For toting heavy loads, the American Auto Show in Detroit. To say the press and the public fell hard for Blackwood is equipped with a combi this Lincoln hauler would be the under nation of rear leaf and air springs that automatically adjust the ride height to statement of the decade. In short order, this styling exercise compensate for the load weight. As with any car or truck wearing the turned into a production offshoot of the Lincoln badge, the Blackwood comes Lincoln Navigator SUV. Viewed from the front, both the loaded with all the power and luxury Nav' and the Blackwood seem nearly amenities you could ever imagine, identical. However, past the rear pas including a sunroof, adjustable foot senger doors, the design is all pickup, pedals, front and rear floor consoles although not of the type you're normal and four 12-volt power points to keep everyone's lap top computers burning ly used to seeing. The Blackwood's bed has a wood- brightly. Lincoln plans to sell just 10,000 of grain motif made of composite materi als (no trees were harmed in the making these trucks in its first year of produc of this truck) set off against bands of tion to create both demand and brand stainless steel. The effect is that of exclusivity. If the concept of a wooden ribs run first-class pickup ning lengthwise truck catches fire -- along the sides of and we think it will the bed. At the -- plenty of anxious back-end, there are Four-door full-size truck. including two Dutch-style 5.4-litre DOHC V8, producing 300 horse buyers, those from top half of rear doors that allow power. North American, access to the cargo Four-speed automatic transmission. The Blackwood represents an all-new might be left out in area. category of luxury pickup trucks. the cold. But with Covering the bed Unfortunately, Canadians will be left out other manufacturers is a power-operated in the cold, at least for the short term. poised to compete in hard tonneau cover A powerful standard V8 means that the Blackwood is more than just a pretty this new segment, that can be automat face. Canadians may not ically tilted open Luxurious interior accommodations pro have to wait long to from inside the vide a high degree of room and comfort for four passengers. get behind the wheel cabin or from a key Mileage: n/a of their first every fob. Base price: n/a luxury pickup. Just like Henry SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER B y M a lc o lm G u n n 2002 Blackwood