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Official Press Release Information Below
News Release - Ford Fiesta GL - A Welcome Addition to a Highly Successful Range
The right concept - Since its European announcement in July 1976, Ford's front-wheel drive Fiesta has gone from strength to strength. The first half million had already been notched up by the time the car appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 1977. In May 1978 it became the first ever complete car to win a Design Council Award. In the meantime production had been further increased and the million mark was reached in January 1979. Now, a mere 12 months later, more than 11.5 million have been produced, making Fiesta by far the most successful European car Ford has ever made. Last year in the UK it ranked as high as third in the monthly sales charts, taking sixth place for the whole year - far ahead of all its hatchback rivals.
The new GL version - Until now the Fiesta has been available in Base, L, S and Ghia form. However, from February 6 the range is broadened by the addition of a new GL version. Based on the successful specification of the limited edition Fiestas (75th Anniversary, Kingfisher, Millionth Edition and Sandpiper) the GL is designed to plug the gap between the well-appointed L and the luxury Ghia models. It is available with either 1100 or 1300 cc engine.
Items included in the GL package are: a push-button radio and a clock set in a handy console, an illuminated locker on the passenger side of the facia and an open package tray on the driver's side, cigar lighter, a vanity mirror for the passenger sun visor, rear grab handles, a load compartment carpet, halogen headlamps, 4.5in. wheel rims with bright embellishers and a turnlock for the tailgate. Another distinguishing feature of the GLs is their distinctive bodyside moulding.
Among the factory-fitted options are: tinted glass, a glass or steel tilting sunroof, stereo cassette player and alloy wheels.
Prices for the GL's including car tax and VAT are as follows: £3673.58 for the 1100cc and £3873.76 for the 1300cc version.
ISSUED BY THE PRESS OFFICE - FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
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