Smith Ford LLC will host 6th annual Mustang Rally on Saturday
NORWICH – It’s an timeless American automotive classic – unveiled for the first time by the Ford Motor Company in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair and originally conceived as the “working man’s Thunderbird.” This weekend, it will once again be the center of attention as Smith Ford LLC prepares to host its 6th annual Mustang Rally at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the dealership’s 175 East Main St. Supercenter location.
Approximately 160 Ford Mustangs rolled their way into the dealership’s lot for last year’s customer appreciation day, and Smith Ford General Manager Will Tyrrell said he hopes to see over 200 Mustangs on display this time around.
“You’ll find models from 1964 right up to 2012; cars that cost $1,000 right up to $60,000,” said Tyrrell. “That’s the neat thing about it – these are all customer-owned cars. It’s all about customer appreciation.”
The event – which typically draws anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 people – will feature food by Tuller’s Catering, entertainment by country and classic rockers Sundown and fireworks by the American Fireworks Company.
And, of course, a wide variety of Ford Mustangs.
“The biggest thing is that people get to show off their cars and there’s a lot of nostalgia there. Most people have owned, or know someone that’s owned, a Mustang,” said Tyrrell, who has an expansive collection of model Mustangs on display right in his office. “It’s an American muscle car, definitely one of the first, and probably the most popular.”
Mike Nearing, chairman of the Northeast Classic Car Museum’s Mustang Raffle Car Committee, called the Mustang an American classic. In fact, he was there when Ford first introduced the car at the New York World’s Fair in 1964.
“What we’ve found is that everyone has a memory of an early Mustang and it makes for an unbelievable car for our annual raffle,” said Nearing. “This is a great event thrown by the Tyrrell family, it’s just grown and grown and it’s extremely well run. They’re a big supporter of the community and also the Car Museum.”
Sherburne’s Dr. Francis Bianchi – who’s owned several Mustangs over the years – echoed Nearing, and said the Tyrrells do a “wonderful job” with the annual rally, which draws Mustang owners, car enthusiasts and families alike. It’s a “great way to give back to the community, something you don’t see very much anymore,” he added.
“It’s amazing, you see people from every walk of life,” said Bianchi, who’s currently cruising around in a 2011 Shelby Mustang. “I think it all goes back to styling and the different performance options available. It really is the workingman’s sports car and very rarely do you see two that are alike.”
Held on Sunday evening in previous years, Tyrrell said the dealership made the decision to move the rally to Saturday in an effort to draw even more people.
“We’re hoping everybody has a good time. Everyone in our family gets involved and this really is a family event,” he added.
For more information on Saturday’s Mustang Rally call 334-3943, 334-3273 or visit www.giantsauto.com.
Approximately 160 Ford Mustangs rolled their way into the dealership’s lot for last year’s customer appreciation day, and Smith Ford General Manager Will Tyrrell said he hopes to see over 200 Mustangs on display this time around.
“You’ll find models from 1964 right up to 2012; cars that cost $1,000 right up to $60,000,” said Tyrrell. “That’s the neat thing about it – these are all customer-owned cars. It’s all about customer appreciation.”
The event – which typically draws anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 people – will feature food by Tuller’s Catering, entertainment by country and classic rockers Sundown and fireworks by the American Fireworks Company.
And, of course, a wide variety of Ford Mustangs.
“The biggest thing is that people get to show off their cars and there’s a lot of nostalgia there. Most people have owned, or know someone that’s owned, a Mustang,” said Tyrrell, who has an expansive collection of model Mustangs on display right in his office. “It’s an American muscle car, definitely one of the first, and probably the most popular.”
Mike Nearing, chairman of the Northeast Classic Car Museum’s Mustang Raffle Car Committee, called the Mustang an American classic. In fact, he was there when Ford first introduced the car at the New York World’s Fair in 1964.
“What we’ve found is that everyone has a memory of an early Mustang and it makes for an unbelievable car for our annual raffle,” said Nearing. “This is a great event thrown by the Tyrrell family, it’s just grown and grown and it’s extremely well run. They’re a big supporter of the community and also the Car Museum.”
Sherburne’s Dr. Francis Bianchi – who’s owned several Mustangs over the years – echoed Nearing, and said the Tyrrells do a “wonderful job” with the annual rally, which draws Mustang owners, car enthusiasts and families alike. It’s a “great way to give back to the community, something you don’t see very much anymore,” he added.
“It’s amazing, you see people from every walk of life,” said Bianchi, who’s currently cruising around in a 2011 Shelby Mustang. “I think it all goes back to styling and the different performance options available. It really is the workingman’s sports car and very rarely do you see two that are alike.”
Held on Sunday evening in previous years, Tyrrell said the dealership made the decision to move the rally to Saturday in an effort to draw even more people.
“We’re hoping everybody has a good time. Everyone in our family gets involved and this really is a family event,” he added.
For more information on Saturday’s Mustang Rally call 334-3943, 334-3273 or visit www.giantsauto.com.
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