Ford Zephyr Ready To Roll In 2007 Variety Bash

Ford Zephyr Ready To Roll In 2007 Variety Bash

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2 February 2007

Ford New Zealand's 1963 'Rat Pack' Zephyr is the early favourite in the 2007 Variety Bash, which launches in Thames next month on March 10.

This year the week-long annual fundraising Variety Bash heads to Pukekohe, Warkworth, Whangarei, Taupo Bay, Kaitaia, Dargaville and Waitangi.

Over the seven days of the rally, the Bash will visit schools, numerous give-aways will be handed out to thousands of kids and ten of thousands of dollars of grants will be presented to recipient schools, individuals and organizations.

"2007 is the 17th year of the Bash and Ford has been involved with Variety since its inception in New Zealand in 1989. Our involvement with Variety is an integral part of our Corporate Citizenship program," said Ford New Zealand Media Relations Manager – and 'Rat Pack' Bash Team Captain –Clare Ponton.

With up to 40 pre-1975 vehicles entered in the 2007 Bash, the annual event will be a demonstration of Ford vehicles, old and new. The Rat Pack's Zephyr will be joined by other older Ford Bash vehicles and all of the Variety Bash officials will be driving Fords for the duration of the Bash.

"Part of our commitment to Variety is the provision of 10 official vehicles for the Bash – this year there will be a collection of brand new Rangers, Transits and of course, the popular Falcon. The new Fords make an impressive sight on the road, especially when traveling together in convoy."

"The Bash is all about raising and distributing funds for Kiwi children in need, and having fun while we're doing it. This year the Variety Bash will attempt to set a Guinness World Record® for the world's biggest water fight on the afternoon of Tuesday 13 March at the ITM Stadium, Okara Park in Whangarei – we'd love to see as many people down there as possible!,"

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