Wheels Australia — June 2017

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Aside from the name, there’s no

real link between this Tickford and

the Tickford who used to make go-

faster Ford Capris and custom work

for Aston Martin Lagonda. Most of

us will associate Tickford with fast

Falcons such as the first XR8 and

the AU TE50, developed by FTE

(Ford Tickford Experience).

This outfit was acquired by Prodrive

in 2001, and rebranded to Ford

Performance Vehicles (FPV). With

Ford and Prodrive pulling the plug

on V8 Supercars, Rusty French and

Rod Nash have stepped in to buy the

racing team and have acquired the

Tickford brand as part of the deal.

WHO IS

TICKFORD?