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− | '''Ford Aero-Willys. 1969–72 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 3008 cm³ (I6 OHV).''' With Ford’s takeover of Willys do Brasil, Aero was given Ford badges. Few changes other than badging. No mention of Willys in promotions from 1971. With [[Ford Taunus TC|Taunus]] and Maverick launching in Germany and the US, the dated Aero’s days were numbered: Brazilian test groups preferred the Taunus, but Maverick’s cheaper manufacture saw that adopted as Aero’s replacement in 1973. | + | '''Ford Aero-Willys/Ford Aero. 1969–72 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 3008 cm³ (I6 OHV).''' With Ford’s takeover of Willys do Brasil, Aero was given Ford badges. Few changes other than badging. No mention of Willys in promotions from 1971. With [[Ford Taunus TC|Taunus]] and Maverick launching in Germany and the US, the dated Aero’s days were numbered: Brazilian test groups preferred the Taunus, but Maverick’s cheaper manufacture saw that adopted as Aero’s replacement in 1973. |
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Latest revision as of 08:11, 9 March 2020
Ford Aero-Willys/Ford Aero. 1969–72 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 3008 cm³ (I6 OHV). With Ford’s takeover of Willys do Brasil, Aero was given Ford badges. Few changes other than badging. No mention of Willys in promotions from 1971. With Taunus and Maverick launching in Germany and the US, the dated Aero’s days were numbered: Brazilian test groups preferred the Taunus, but Maverick’s cheaper manufacture saw that adopted as Aero’s replacement in 1973.
Manufacturing location: Sao Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil
Marque: Ford | Predecessor: Aero Willys (1963–8) | Successor: Ford Maverick (1970–9)
q.v. Ford Itamaraty