The 32nd annual All Ford Day surpassed its display vehicle record, packing more than 1500 Fords into Eastern Park on Sunday March 19.
The event was a Ford fan’s paradise with vehicles ranging from the latest and greatest in Ford technology, to historic Model T Fords from the early 1900s, and everything in between.
The event was a hit with the Ford fanatics with more than 7000 patrons flooding the gates, breaking the event’s previous spectator record.
Fans were able to get up close and personal with their favourites and even catch a glimpse of some Ford rarities.
“We were hoping for a big crowd this year, but we couldn’t have predicted such a massive turnout from both spectators and the overall Ford community,” event director Nicholas Heath said.
“We had a blast hosting such a popular event and hope to continue its success next year.”
It wasn’t all about the car lovers, though, as families were able to join in on the fun with face painting for the kids, a live auction with $7000 worth of motoring experiences and paraphernalia, and numerous traders selling merchandise and memorabilia.
Ford fans came from all across the country, with one keen punter driving more than 1200km to attend at Ford’s spiritual home of Geelong.
More than 500 cars were judged in one of 36 categories with the biggest winner being Gerry Giuliani, who was awarded the perpetual William Clay Ford Jnr Trophy for his XY GTHO Replica.
