Ford cars take to the big screen

There's nothing better than visiting the cinema with your mates and catching the latest action packed blockbuster and what better what to make any film come alive than by including some of the best cars ever to be produced? I am, of course, talking about those made by Ford.

Ford has got to be one of the most sought after car makes in the UK with thousands on young drivers eager to spend their much hard earned money of their very own Fiesta, Focus or Ka. And let's face it, with such famous reliability customers can always be assured that they'll get a good deal on their Ford car insurance.

So, with such heightened popularity it makes sense that a number of Ford models would appear on the big screen. You might not get asked about the latest movies that you've seen when getting an online quote for Ford car insurance but it's always nice to impress people with some motoring facts when having brunch with your friends.

So where did it all begin? Well, years before any of us were able to search the internet for woman car insurance, Mr Henry Ford established a relationship with the film industry by presenting Charli Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks with Model T's. Let's not forget, this exchange happened a century ago when cars were still a very much new and exciting form of transport. This kind gesture by Henry Ford definitely had some taking in the strong relationship that car manufacturers continue to have with the world of movies today.

Myles J. Romeo, manager of the Ford Global Brand Entertainment Group, said, "Ford Motor Company has been providing stars with cars for as long as the film industry has exists. Whether it's Keystone Kops driving Model T's or CIA agent Sydney Bristow in a Ford Escape Hybrid on 'Alias', Ford vehicles have been a part of the entertainment world for nearly a century."

He added, "It's very important for directors and screenwriters to have the precise vehicle for a film. With the wide range of vehicles in the Ford corporate family, it's easy to match the exact vehicle to a film's specific needs."

Just to demonstrate Ford's success, in a recent survey to find the best all-time car starring in a movie, Ford walked away with the number two spot with its Mustangs appearance in the 1968 movie Bullitt. In this film, Steve McQueen drives through the streets of San Francisco in what has become known as one of the greatest chase scenes that has ever been made.

But Ford hasn't only made appearances in movies. Nope, its models have also featured in some of today's top television programmes, delivering the name Ford to millions of viewers who may one day take out Ford car insurance themselves. Some of the programmes we're talking about include the popular teen drama The O.C, the hit comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm and even one of the best series to take to the TV screens, Desperate Housewives.

Ford is definitely a recognisable name in the industry that many people feel happy to use in their movies.

Josh Hancock has been an automotive consultant in the film industry for 15 years and says, "Cars tell you something about the character and add another dimension to them. If it's not done right, it throws everything off. With a portfolio as broad as Ford's you can have a Range Rover and a Jaguar and a Mustang all in the same film, and it doesn't look unnatural or as if you're pushing something."

So, there you have it. Although you might be more familiar with the aspects of getting cheap motor insurance for your latest Ford purchase, the next time you're eating popcorn in the cinema, take a closer look at the vehicles used in the movie and you might just find you are looking at your Fiesta's production line sister.

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