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Old 20-07-2007, 10:12 PM   #1
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Default Did Ford release the biggest Orion scoop 2-3 years ago???

Fess up, how many have actually been to the Ford Discovery Centre? For those in Vic, especially those in Geelong or Melbourne and haven't - for shame...

Anyhoo, on the back wall of the design studio behind the full size clay model of the BA GT, are two massive pictures. There are a few key details in these pics - 50th Anniversary, 2010...and they shares more than a few design cues like the leaked FPV Orion pics. Worth a look if you haven't seen them yet!

Think the FDC hasn't left 'hints' before? When the centre first opened, the design studio had a number of plastic 'body' shapes (curvy to show off the paint in varying angles) in a range of fancy colours... colours like Phantom and Blueprint that weren't seen on actual models until a few years later.

What other things might lurk in the depths of FDC design studio, left there by designers hinting at what might come?

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Old 20-07-2007, 10:23 PM   #2
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Good eyesight mate. I visit the FDC on a regular basis and have also noticed things like this. The FDC oozes nostalgia but also shows the future of Ford Australia.
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Old 20-07-2007, 10:36 PM   #3
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I'm guessing no cameras are allowed in the FDC?
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Old 20-07-2007, 10:39 PM   #4
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I'm guessing no cameras are allowed in the FDC?
Ive used both Digi and phone cameras in there on several occasions with no hassles. They have no signs up so go for it.
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Old 20-07-2007, 10:42 PM   #5
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pics pics pics!
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pics pics pics!
Pics now deleted so i will have to get back to the FDC asap.
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Cameras are allowed allright, I took plenty of pics in 2005.

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Old 20-07-2007, 11:24 PM   #8
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More pics genebaby.
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Cameras are allowed allright, I took plenty of pics in 2005.

Sorry, but i don't really like that! Soz....
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Always wanted to go there. Thought it was closed these days?
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Always wanted to go there. Thought it was closed these days?
You dug up an 8 year old thread to say that?
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Default Re: Did Ford release the biggest Orion scoop 2-3 years ago???

Don't use the search people whine
Use the search people whine

Contribute to a forum people whine...

Sadly the centre is closed much like the rest of Ford will be soon.
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Sadly the centre is closed much like the rest of Ford will be soon.
http://www.gmom.com.au/wp/

You can go here. Not all Ford. But pretty cool.
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