Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) 6 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, May 16th, 19So Ford and Skipper


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Advert Feature by


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A POWER to be re­ ckoned wilii. Skip­ per’s sales manager Mr John Greenall with one of the new Ford Granadas


new luxury range of


Granadas. “The 1985 Ford Grana­


da — A New Dimension In Luxury Motoring” state the adverts — and with justification.


VALUE


the new Granada range — three GLs, two Ghias and the more sporty Scorpio — and the prices range from £8,500 to £15,500. “They are all exception­


There are six models in


valling such makes as BMW, Mercedes and


Jaguar. “It compares very, very


well with these and the Granada equipment, much of it standard, includes many firsts,” added Mr Graham. One of these “firsts" is


locks, the only cars in Bri­ tain to have Chubb locks. All four wheels on the models have disc brakes. More luxurious and


the revolutionary anti-lock braking system — ABS. The new system, the first to be fitted on saloon


ally good value for money,” says Skipper’s general sales manager, Mike Graham. “We have pitched the Granada in the luxury car sector of the market, with the more expensive models ri­


steamlined than the previ­ ous, range of Granadas, Ford has taken six years for the car to develop from the drawing room into the finished model in the showroom. “Demand is expected to


- brakes are applied very hard and suddenly, it stops the wheels from locking, preventing skid-


cars in this country, is a computerised braking system and when the


ding. The new Granadas also


have high security door


- ready been shown. We’re very optimistic,” said Mr Graham. There are four engines available, from a 1.8 litre to a fuel-injected 2.8 V6. The 2.8 Scorpio has a


be very high and a lot of interest in the car has al-


top speed of 129 m.p.h. and goes from 0-60 in nine


care


seconds, yet still does nearly 40 m.p.g. at 56 m.p.h.


DIESEL


back design and when the back seats are folded down, there is as much cubic space available as there is in the Sierra


The cars have a hatch­


gearboxes. But now sales of the


newer models, the Orion and Sierra, are picking up


well. “Sales of the Orion are


estate. Ford will not be bring­


ing out a Granada estate until 1986, when they also hope to add a 2.5 litre diesel engine to the range. Meanwhile, Skipper’s


big choice of Ford’s five other makes — Fiesta, Escort, Sierra, Orion and Capri — are now housed in the two refurbished floors at Eastern Avenue. The work has been car­


going extremelly well,” said Mr Graham. “I think eventually it will overtake the Escort. And sales of the Sierra are also going well. I think people were a little wary of its shape when it first came out but now it has created itself a l i t t le niche in the market.”


REMARKABLE


scribed the success of the recently- developed diesel- engined, Ford cars as “phenomenal." “Ford has just won an


And Mr Graham de­


ried out by Harle Syke firm “Safe As Houses Building Services,” which is owned by Mr John Cooper, who employs a staff of four. The company usually


THOMP — SM!


Spending a 1 in Mauritius a


THE neiv Ford Granada on display in Skipper’s neioly refurbished show­ rooms, which have been fully caipeted


order to supply British Telecom with 2,000 diesel- engined Escort vans. It really is a remarkable engine, the 1.6 diesel,” he


said. “Virtually all our diesel-


deals with private con­ tract work, such as kitch- en ex ten s io n s and


garages. “This is our first major commercial contract and we are very pleased with how it has gone,” said Mr Cooper. S k ip p e r’s are also


engined small cars are sold. They are quick, quiet and clean and the fuel consumption is so very good.” ' Mr Graham said that 1985 had seen an upturn in Ford sales in all models, including the ever-


pleased, because the re­ vamped showrooms will be able to hold more cars —both new and used — without being crowded, and the general feeling of the place for the customer is one of airiness and pleasant efficiency. Mr Graham pointed out


national company, RTZ, of which we are a part, has spent a six-figure sum in refurbishing our show­ rooms,” said Mr Graham. “They have shown con­


popular Capri. “That is whyjhe multi­


offered friendly service and a wide range of Ford models — the biggest choice in the Burnley


area. Yet now, with a new


look showroom and another quality Ford added to the range, Skip per’s are even more confi dent to .say to customers — “ Ford Gives You


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__Our best wishes for the future WHALLEY ROAD, ACCRINGTON


Tel. (0254) 399330 and (0254)34826


are Clitheroe i Catherine A Smith and brid. David Peter Th The bride, th


of Dr and M Smith, of W Road, is a sta the Nuffield C Centre in Oxfo bridegroom, th. and Mrs J. Th Marazion, Con marketing ex Oxford. They were


Clitheroe Pari by Fr T. Va organist we Myers. The bride, ;


by her father, length white g broidered' taff long veil se" circlet of pink blue


stephanotis a She carried a pink, white rosebuds and ( Bridesmaids


ca


that as well as Skipper having all the Ford models in their showroom, they also have a wide range of quality used cars, ranging from £2,000 in


price. “Used car sales are on a


high and we do have a wide range of models and makes,” said Mr Graham. But even more pleasing


fidence in Burnley in in­ vesting this money be­ cause the people of Burn­ ley have shown confidence in the dealership of Skip­ per,” he continued. “We have also invested


(ENDING TO ORDER


money into new equip­ ment; our workshops and improved car parking facilities make us an even better service.” Skipper’s have always


_ The Fiesta and Escort models have always been a great favourite with the British public, renowned for their value for money, reliability and quality en­ gineering, especially the


for Skipper and Ford is that Ford sales are still high.


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Alexandra J Miss Rebecca bridegroom’s wore full-lengt ice blue satin bouquets to bride’s. Mr Grahau


Clitheroe 22324


best man and were Mr Adi son and M Smith. Following t


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