19 October 2011

Ford film stars celebrate centenary at Elstree Studios


Five of Ford's most memorable vehicles to feature on film and television have been brought together at Elstree Studios, London, to celebrate 100 years of Ford of Britain.

The Ford Anglia 105E from Harry Potter and the Champer of Secrets, lined up alongside the pink FAB1 from Thunderbirds, James Bond's Ford Mondeo from the 2007 film Casino Royale, a Ford Granada as seen in The Sweeney TV series and Dr Who's yellow Edwardian vintage car.

One of the most watched vehicles in film history is the turquoise Ford Anglia 105E seen in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It's owned by John Colyer who was involved with Ford Anglia clubs for 30 years.

The FAB1 that starred in the 2004 live action film Thunderbirds. Famous for its multi-function ability on the road and in the air, FAB1 is road-legal and fully operational.

For Daniel Craig's debut as James Bond in Casino Royale, he took to the wheel of a hand built prototype. Following the film's release, the car was donated by Ford to the Ian Fleming Foundation and can now be seen at the Bond exhibition at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu.

On television, Ford vehicles have been featured in many series including police drama The Sweeney (Ford Consul GT and Ford Granada) and science-fiction drama Dr Who - the canary yellow Edwardian vintage car with unique WHO 1 number plate (pictured) and indicator 'hand'. Several Dr Who fans have used the car for weddings.