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THE NEW BIRMINGHAM SUPER PRIX

Would you like to see THE BIGGEST MOTORSPORT / MOTOR SPECTACULAR THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER SEEN on  the streets of Birmingham? We have had to have a major rethink of our plans to bring back motor racing, but have come up with something potentially even more spectacular. We are trying to bring together as many individuals, businesses and organisations as we can to try to make this happen again. It could bring huge benefits to the region, but it needs as much support as possible to make it happen. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE, VIEW VIDEO & PHOTOS FROM THE OLD SUPER PRIX, AND TO SEE HOW YOU CAN HELP BRING ABOUT THIS SENSATIONAL AND UNIQUE EVENT.
See : www.birminghamsuperprix.com

BEHIND THE SCENES AT FORD THUNDERBIRDS EXTRAVAGANZA

Five, four, three, two, one…Thunderbirds are go! In a unique relationship with Universal Pictures, Ford has developed several outstanding models specifically for this year’s Hollywood blockbuster, `Thunderbirds’, all of which are on display at Ford’s stand in Hall 4.
Ford’s contribution to the big screen’s latest epic is set to hit the headlines with as much force as International Rescue, with models such as the Ford EX 4x4 concept appearing in a high-speed chase sequence and the Ford Focus C-MAX providing the wheels for the movie’s TV reporter.
Moreover, Parker has been given an upgraded set of wheels, in the shape of the breathtaking FAB 1, which is accompanied by Lady Penelope’s
weekend get-about - a bespoke Ford Streetka in the legendary FAB 1 pink. HERE TO SEE A VIDEO CLIP OF FAB 1 AT THE MOTOR SHOW LIVE Cathy Davies, Ford’s Stand Manager commented.
`The format of the Motor Show has changed considerably this year and visitors are now offered a much more hands-on experience. We have brought Hollywood to Birmingham to recreate a bit of the magic for Motor Show visitors. A backstage tour of the Thunderbirds experience is on offer, where visitors get the chance to dress up as either Lady Penelope or Parker and have their photo taken in Lady P’s striking pink Streetka.

`When the filmmakers needed a bold and adventurous manufacturer to create a unique car that could not only sport the legendary FAB 1 registration,’ enthused Cathy, `but also communicated the essence of creativity, emotion and excitement that matched the spirit of the film, Ford came to the (International) rescue!’

TO SEE A VIDEO CLIP OF "THE BACKSTAGE TOUR" ( 5 MB ADSL)

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The Ford stand features a version of the remarkable Ford Thunderbird 1
and 2, which visitors can see in action during entertaining live
performances of the Thunderbirds adventure at times throughout the day.This FREE show is certainly not to be missed and is something very new for the Motor Show. We were also lucky enough to be given a pre launch viewing of the new Thunderbirds film due out later this summer. take a tip from us - don't miss it. It is great fun and should appeal to both those old enough to remember the original as well as those too young to, and as you will see if you visit the remarkable FORD stand, the gadgets and machinery are brilliant!

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