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Ford Mustang Icon Carroll Shelby Dead at 89

Carroll Shelby, creator of the Shelby Cobra and Shelby Mustang, passed away earlier this month at 89. Philadelphia residents and Pacifico Marple Ford employees are mourning the loss of this icon, the king of Ford Mustang enhancements.

   

Here's a little history on the icon : Carroll Shelby was born in Leesburg, TX on January 11th, 1923. He served during WWII in the Air Force, and went on to become an oil field worker and chicken…

Ford Sales Increase Five Percent in March

In the month of March, American automaker, Ford sold 223,418 vehicles. This marks a five-percent increase over the same period last year. And while everyone here at Pacifico Marple Ford, serving Philadelphia, is already privy to the value found in new Ford we sell, we know that some vehicles are driving this impressive sales number upward more than others.

And at the top of the list? That would be the 2012 Ford Focus. That…

Ford has always been known for pushing the envelope of in-car technology. The latest proof of this notion can be seen in the Ford Sync and MyFord Touch systems. Sync allows users to pair their Smartphone with their car to make hands-free calls and control their music safely, while MyFord Touch is an infotainment system with easy navigation and a wide range of Apps.

What's more impressive is that the list of Apps and…

Ford Mustang Beckoned for Classic Car Chase Remake

From the 1960s until his untimely death in 1980, actor Steve McQueen was the epitome of cool. McQueen reached the height of his success in the 1968 film Bullitt, playing a police officer experiences one of the most famous car chase scenes of film history, driving a classic Ford Mustang through San Francisco. The chase has spawned countless recreations 40 years after its original release, and today is no different. FOX recently announced that its?

Ford Teases All-New F-Series Super Duty Model

At Pacifico Marple Ford LINCOLN, we know the Ford F-Series Super Duty is big, literally and figuratively. So we must admit, it's hard for us to contain our excitement after Ford's recent announcement that an all-new model will join the F-Series Super Duty family on March 9.

You may have seen the photos circulating around the web, so you know some things will not change, like its large, upright grille in between its…

2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion

Ford perviously modified versions of their Mustang to be used in various Championship Cup racing series. It makes sense, as Mustang is an iconic and powerful American muscle car. But the Next-Generation of NASCAR models will get a bit domesticated.

 

NASCAR is going ahead with a 2013 design based off Ford Fusion, taking the track later this year. Plans for this were unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

 

Ford wants to…

Ford C-Max - The Next Minivan

By the end of this year, Pacifico Marple Ford in the Philadelphia area will introduce 2013's Ford C-Max - taking its place among a famous line of minivans and small utility vehicles. With both hybrid and plug-in electric variants available, Ford is getting ready to revolutionize the family hauler. These vehicles represent Ford's first stand alone hybrids, not hybrid versions of existing models.

 

Underneath the hoods, a 2-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine powers both vehicles…

Ford Fashion and 100 Years In The UK

After 100 years, Ford continues to be a top seller of autos in the United Kingdom. As part of their celebrations, two new fashion icons were asked to produce accessories from a 2012 Ford Focus.


Former Alexander McQueen intern Judy Clark, Scottish designer of the year nominee, created outfits using silk, buckles, and car lights. "My reaction when they approached me was one of delight to be a part of such a unique project as…

Ford F-150 Pickup Declared Motor Trend 'Truck of the Year'

Adding another prestigious award to their already long list of them, Ford has nabbed (albeit earned) the 2012 Motor Trend Truck of the YearŽ. This time it's for the F-150 pickup truck. Among the other models the Ford F-150 championed are the NV, HD Laramie Longhorn and Tacoma.

To win the venerable Motor Trend 'Truck of the Year' award, the Ford F-150 had to prove it won't cave under pressure. Ford colorfully depicts…

Ford Betting All On Flex Flagship

Pacifico Marple Ford in Broomall, PA is proud to introduce the updated Ford Flex. It seems as though this American auto maker is sticking with their minivan/crossover/SUV. A redesign, coming in 2013, was confirmed and shown off at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

 

Will Flex become a Ford flagship? There are rumors, though sales were not as high as the auto maker expected. 2013's model looks similar to previous models, aside from…