If Ford built it, there's a good chance you'll find one at the Fabulous Fords Forever Show in sunny Southern California. Now in its 27th year, the event at Knott's Berry Farm Amusement Park is the largest all-Ford show on the West Coast, and the Blue Oval pride stretched far beyond even the rarest of Mustangs. Sure there are Ponies from all years--modern to vintage and ordinary to uncommon--but there are far more fabulous Fords. From Falcons, Model Ts, and Galaxies, to Crown Vics, and even Saleen S7s and Lightnings, chances are good you'll run across a Ford of every type, even the Pinto.
Although it included up to the current 2013 lineup, the 2012 event was full of big celebrations as it marked the 50th anniversary of the Cobra, the 80th of the legendary '32 Ford, and the centennial mark of the 1912 Model T. Ford also raised its glass to the sale of the 1,000,000 Mustang.
FoMoCo brought a host of 2013 Mustangs, a Taurus SHO, several tricked-out F150s, and even the hot new Focus ST. Enthusiasts were treated to autograph sessions with the John Force Racing family and fabulous Linda Vaughn, along with the special treat of seeing Force's latest Funny Car up close and personal. If that wasn't enough, the Saleen crew was also in attendance, as was Molly Saleen in her signature Molly Pop Pink Mustang.
The wild widebody S197 from...
The wild widebody S197 from Forgiato was hanging it out for the crowds and certainly didn't disappoint, with 21-inch and 22-inch carbon-fiber wheels wrapped in 255/30-21 front and gargantuan 335/25-22 meats out back.
Molly Saleen displayed her...
Molly Saleen displayed her one-of-a kind Mustang, painted in her very own Molly Pop Pink paint. Under the skin there's a Saleen blower and full suspension--it's pretty and powerful.
This '96 GT was sporting an...
This '96 GT was sporting an all-steel widebody kit that used Kompression wheels to fill the wells. The SN-95 was rolling on 19x8.5-inch in front and 20x13.5-inch wheels out back. Under the hood, a Vortech V1 turned the wide rubber into smoke.
Roush and Shelby were also representin' with their latest project vehicles and go-fast parts, as were other industry greats like Galpin Auto Sports, including the wild widebody cars from Forgiato.
But the Fabulous Fords Show is far beyond just a solid vendor showing--it's all about Ford pride. No matter what model hits your fancy, there's at least one on hand for your viewing pleasure. From 1903 Model Ts and ultra-rare drag cars like the Thunderbolts of the '60s, to modern muscle from the Fox-body through the current S197, it's all there.
If ever you find yourself on the West Coast in early spring, make it a point to checkout the Fabulous Fords Forever Show. There's nothing like seeing virtually every Ford model from the past 100 years packed into one venue-- consider it mandatory for any Blue-Oval aficionado.
Look for a full feature on...
Look for a full feature on this aviation-inspired S197, which uses a built and blown Three-Valve for propulsion, and sports other goodies like full suspension, big brakes, and a custom interior to match the wild exterior.
New 5.0--check. Kenne Bell...
New 5.0--check. Kenne Bell liquid-cooled blower--check. Badass combination--yuuuuup!
There's something to be said...
There's something to be said for a clean SVO, and this one had the proper stance thanks to some old-school three-piece rims that were perfectly poked.
Here's a Fox-body rarity....
Here's a Fox-body rarity. This Mercury Capri sported T-tops, an nitrous-injected 347 stroker, Maximum Motorsports suspension, and OG Centerline wheels.
That's an entire clip worth...
That's an entire clip worth of Bullitts and wasn't even half of them!
Frank Shipton's '95 Cobra...
Frank Shipton's '95 Cobra was as clean as they come thanks to fresh paint, 19-inch HRE wheels, and a dropped stance thanks to a full Griggs suspension. It also had serious bite from a built 342ci huffing on a Vortech T-Trim and making 515 hp at the wheels.
Cars lined the street for...
Cars lined the street for blocks waiting to enter the show; even an ultra-exclusive Saleen S7 supercar was spotted on its way in.
Legendary drag racer John...
Legendary drag racer John Force and his family were on hand to sign autographs for the lucky attendees; an up-close look at the latest race car was an added bonus.
Those factory wide fenders...
Those factory wide fenders look great with the 18-inch wheels and mild body mods.
Coyote swap alert! That's...
Coyote swap alert! That's a new 5.0 stuffed inside the rails of Tom Cope's '84 Mercury Capri.
First-generation Lighntings...
First-generation Lighntings are a rarity these days, and this one looked great with big 'n' littles, drag suspension, and a big ProCharger under the hood.
The ever-popular Snake Pit...
The ever-popular Snake Pit brings all of the SVT Cobras together in one glorious location.