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July 5, 2008
New Website press release ... read here!
July 25, 2008
With the recent loss of many Lincoln Mercury dealers in the area Ashley Ford has added more technicians in both the service department and collision repair to handle customers now without a dealer. Ashley Ford is authorized by Ford to provide warranty service and parts for Lincoln and Mercury products. Ashley Ford's Body shop has just added a new Dupont paint system for the best paint matches on new as well as aged vehicles and a bake-on finish paint booth that can handle the largest trucks and SUV's.
July 26, 2008
Ashley Ford’s 4th Annual Mustang and SVT Cobra Car Show drew over 400 enthusiasts with a total of 75 entries and over 32 trophies awarded for 13 different classes. Owner, Robert Bancroft, Jr. commented “we were extremely pleased with the turn out this year. Each year our event continues to grow and we’re proud to sponsor such a fun and exciting event in the city of New Bedford. The Mustang continues to draw followers and the enthusiasm for the “pony car” continues to thrive! We’re very fortunate to have the SVT Cobra Club and the Mustang Car Club of New England assist us with our yearly event as well as getting the word out to their members. We had people travel from as far as Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. In fact, we even had a visitor stop by from Germany!
The “Best in Show” winner, two years in row, went to Albert Lagarto, Jr. of Seekonk, with his immaculate 1973 yellow Mustang Mach 1. Mr. Largato will attend the Super Wheels Showdown at City Hall Plaza in Boston in October. Other winners included Richard Simons, from New Bedford, with his ‘92 2 door, Bob Grahn with a ‘94 Convertible GT from Millbury, MA; Craig Gagner with an ‘07 GT/CS from N. Oxford, Anthony Lucchetti from Pawtucket, RI with his ‘03 Coupe, Randy Rusk with his ‘97 Hardtop from Exeter, RI; Steve and Nancy Cody with their ‘03 Cobra from Plymouth, MA; Doug Oakes with his ‘07 Mustang GT from Shrewsbury; Earl Mason Jr. with his ‘59 Retractable from Westport; John Bettencourt with his ‘73 convertible from New Braintree; Ernie Silvia with his ‘31 Convertible from Lakeville and lastly, Lenny Cormier with his ‘64 HDT from Acushnet.
This annual event was co-sponsored by the SVT Cobra Club, The Mustang Car Club of New England and the Downshifters Car Club of New England. Ashley Ford provided free refreshments and $300 in free Ford and Mustang merchandise. Entertainment was provide by “Johnny Angel,” a well-known DJ with many followers for car cruises in the Southcoast area. Anyone interested in participating in next year’s show can contact Robert Bancroft, Jr. at (508) 996-5611 to be placed on our mailing list or visit our special mustang day page for more details!
August 26, 2008
’08 SHELBY GT500KR NOW HERE AT ASHLEY FORD SALES! More ...
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