2007 Carlisle All Ford Nationals - All-Ford Finds

And the Winner Is...
For a complete list of winners from the '07 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals, more event photos, and details about upcoming Carlisle events, check out the Web site at carsatcarlisle.com/ford/index.asp.

This Way to the Show
The All-Ford Nationals are held every June at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Carlisle is a historical town in its own right and a stone's throw from battlefields, Hershey Park, and more. Access to the Carlisle area is easily made from the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), Rte. 34, and Rte. 81. Visitors from New York; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; Pittsburg; Baltimore; and places farther can easily reach the fairgrounds via these routes. Carlisle and surrounding locales have plenty of hotel rooms and camp sites (there's limited camping available on the Carlisle Fairgrounds as well). For more information on visiting the Carlisle Fairgrounds and surrounding areas, go to www.carsatcarlisle.com.

You didn't have to visit NAIAS...        read full caption You didn't have to visit NAIAS this year to see Ford's most talked about concept vehicles, the Interceptor and the Reflex. The Interceptor (left), built off of the new Mustang platform, features a Ford Racing Performance Parts 5.0 Cammer engine that runs on E-85 ethanol, makes 400 hp, and is backed by a manual six-speed trans. Inside are Ford's prototype inflatable rear seatbelts (think mini airbag in the belts), and patented belt-and-suspenders four-point restraints. Exterior designer Andreas Nilsson was on hand to discuss the concept and hand out hero cards. On the right is Ford's Reflex concept, which is a diesel-electric hybrid capable of 65 mpg and featuring reverse-opening butterfly-wing doors, on-board solar panels for battery charging, and a two-plus-one seating arrangement (one large back seat).	Ford displayed many '08 models,...        read full caption Ford displayed many '08 models, including the Edge, the Escape, the Fusion, and the F-150, with testdrives and contests available to all attendees through Ford's Ride and Drive demonstration. A cutaway of the new Ford F-series Super Duty showed all of the model's enhancements.	If you have the finances and...        read full caption If you have the finances and are itching for an addition to your growing collection of classic-Ford sheetmetal, then the car corral should be on your list of places to check out. Here you'll find everything from '30s pickups to new Shelby GT500s for sale. Carlisle Events even has an on-site notary to help you get your new ride home.
For those autograph seekers,...        read full caption For those autograph seekers, the All-Ford Nats can be one of the best places to bring your autograph book. Every year, the event brings in notable people from Ford's historic past, perhaps a designer of a famous car line, a race-car driver, or an engine builder. This year's guests included Bud Moore...	...and David Pearson. Any...        read full caption ...and David Pearson. Any Ford person worth their Blue Oval knows these two greats, and the line to have them sign posters, jackets, and NASCAR memorabilia was as far as the eye could see.	Need some trick, new parts...        read full caption Need some trick, new parts for your restomod project? KAR Auto Group is always on hand at the Carlisle All-Ford Nats with demonstration vehicles and its newest products. George, Kevin, and the gang answer questions about rack-and-pinions, tilt wheels, EFI conversions, and more.
Maybe you're building a stout...        read full caption Maybe you're building a stout FE big-block for a Galaxie project and you want some old-school parts. If you don't mind a bit of walking and are good at sniffing out bargains, you'll likely find just what you need among the rows and rows of vendors.	Even if you're between projects...        read full caption Even if you're between projects and just want to add a little something to your automobilia collection, you can find it here, too. From a hat pin to original and reproduction metal signs, gas pumps, display cases, and more, there's something for everyone.	While getting the lay of the...        read full caption While getting the lay of the land late Thursday afternoon, we spotted this satin-black coupe parked by the grandstands and realized it was a build project from Autoworks Racing. As Matt Couper of Autoworks told us, the car is a testbed of new engineering and Autoworks product prototypes (door panels, body panels, and so on), and they drove it cross country from California to Pennsylvania to attend the Carlisle All-Ford Nats. Talk about a proving ground! These guys then planned to hook up with the Hot Rod Power Tour and work their way back to Cali. That's some road trip.
Late Saturday afternoon, we...        read full caption Late Saturday afternoon, we spotted a pair of Torinos looking rather lonely as many of the Fairlane Club of America show entries had headed back to the hotels for the evening. As we snapped a few pictures, the owners, George Spaeter (white '71) and Brady Morrow (red '70) stopped to chat. George opened with questions about our Factory Five Cobra replica build, and for the next 20 minutes, we had an engaging conversation that ran the full spectrum of car talk. It's unfortunate that most of our time on show fields is spent racing from one end to the other doing our jobs, but it was great to relax with these two real car guys for a little bit. The only thing missing were a couple of chairs, some drinks, and our own car to park next to theirs.	Getting upstage to see the...        read full caption Getting upstage to see the burnout contest first-hand meant ear protection (we can still smell burnt rubber when we inhale deeply), but it was worth it to see these crazy owners burn 'em until they popped, literally. The winner was Shane Hiney, who ran his '78 T-bird for more than five minutes until both rear tires shredded.	Select vehicles were invited...        read full caption Select vehicles were invited to be displayed in one of several indoor areas throughout the Carlisle Fairgrounds. We spotted this beautiful '69 Mach 1 indoors on Friday afternoon. Larry Payne didn't just swap an '04 Mach 1 engine into his car; he took the best of both cars and made one killer machine. The '69 sports the '04's firewall and floorpan assembly, as well as the '04 Mach's full interior and drivetrain (save for the 9-inch rear he already had). The car now sits on a custom full frame designed and built by Larry. We hope to meet up with him soon for a full feature on his super-sweet Mach project.