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17-01-2007, 05:45 PM
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Here is an automotive oddity
Whilst many will only know Ghia as a Ford high level trim badge, Ghia is (was) in fact one of the most illustrious Italian design houses, and still has a major design role within Ford My son Angus came across this oddity the other day...a radical and adventurous dream car presented at the 1992 Turin Motor Show called the Ghia "Focus". Based on a shortened Ford Escort Cosworth platform, it was reportedly a very rapid sportscar. Whilst Ford decided not to go into production (too radical and too expensive) I wonder if it is the first incarnation of the Focus name. Pics are scanned, so quality is a little poor
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17-01-2007, 08:34 PM
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Next time you attach pictures steve make sure they're straight.
Thanks in advance Adam LOL!!!!!!!! Sorry had to pick on you
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17-01-2007, 09:54 PM
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I remember that from wheels mag at the time. Loved the asymetric styling. Knew it was Ghia designed but didn't know it was called Focus. There was some very interesting concept cars back then & this could still be one today.
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17-01-2007, 10:20 PM
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i tell you what...youd really have to FOCUS on that car to really realise what it is... lol
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18-01-2007, 12:50 AM
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Cruizn in my 'lane
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Geelong
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that looks similar to the design direction that the capri was going to be taken if it had've continued production, i had a concept design drawing that looked similar to that
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1992 Ghia Focus
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