European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 5, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday february 1987 the stars and stripes Page 13 car Corner Ford restyled Sierra Odds new Model the Pori Sierra which influenced automobile styling not Only in Europe but in the United Siaifoi As a Cal. Has received a refined slimming fact Ifil a Well a ii new Notchback version Fornili Roll Inlo the late 1980s. Arriving on the european scene in the fall of i982 when in was introduced to the Public at the Paris Auto show the Sierra s somewhat army Sard rounded styling was subject to debate among motoring experts. Some liked in some did not. But the styling caught on quickly with the Public and the Sierra became one of Hie most successful cars in Ford of Europe s history. The Public received a hint of the Sierra s appearance during the 1981 Frankfurt International Auto show where inc Ford probe Iii concept vehicle was a big hit. When the Sierra followed a year later it bore a Strong resemblance to the concept ear. While the round styling seems nor Mal enough now it did not seem so in 1982, but Ford s ear of the future came through. Now for the first time since its 82 debut the Sierra takes on a slightly different and More refined appearance a lower Hood line a More wedge shaped body and Slimmer lines in general. Ford of Germany presented the new design Sierra to the press recently with three models featured a totally new four door Notchback design Sedan a Hatchback Fallback and a station Wagon. Ford is emphasizing the notch Back because it is a new Model in the Sierra lineup. The original series was manufactured Only in Fastback and Sta Tion Wagon models. Discussing the new Sierra cars. Ford of Germany s chairman Daniel goes divert said at the presentation Inal the Sierra for Ford and for me represents More than a sales Winner. The Sierra series gave a signal a starting signal air a new direction and Impact and demonstrated that re liable and robust bread and Butler cars need not also be Boring and technically unassuming a utom Obi  Ford says that the body of the Sierra Notchback comes As a new Devil the new design Sierra station Nagon. The Hood line is lower on he rear Lett Sierra. The new Sierra four door Notchback is Dan. Oppenl while the Hatchback was restyled after a lot of wind Tunnel testing and computer work. The cars go on Sale next month in Europe. In Germany prices Start at 19.280 Marks including tax for the Sierra Ihrck door Fastback with the new nou Hack about 400 marts More. Although new on both the outside and inside there is Little new under the Hood the cars remaining with the four Cylinder 1.6, 1.6 and 2-Litcr engines with Power ranging from 75 to is he Nuis a 2.3-Litcr diesel engine of 67 he. New Mercedes Coupe to debut Geneva show to open March 5 the introduction of the new 230ce and 300ce Mercedes Benz coupes will Lake place from of Arch 5 to 15 during the 57th International Geneva Switzerland motor show the Daimler Benz firm said last week. In announcing the premiere showing the Daimler Benz company of Stuttgart also released official photos of its new Coupe models which Are derived from the current 124 series Model 200 to 300 mid series cars. Ride Comfort performance and High safety Levels for the coupes Are based on the concept behind the mid series Mer cedes  the firm says adding thai both four and Sii Cylinder engines from that series will Power the new coupes. The 230 be has a 2.3-Lncr, four Cylinder motor of 132 horsepower while he 300 be gels a 3-Lilcr, Sis Cylinder engine of i to horsepower. Daimler Benz which will not release Complete details on its new Coupe until late this month said that both models will feature distinctive styling and elegant lines to highlight their exclusive  the Cost for the Standard version of he Coupe is i hic Clad to be in the 50,000 Mark Range $17,000. The International Geneva motor tlii1 Mit cedes by Coupe is dented from the 124 series. Show one of the major Auto exhibitions in Europe this year will be held at the exhibition can scr f Alc ipod near Ifica Geneva International Airport. Along with new cars special bodies pans and accessories automotive items of every variety will be on display. Companies from More than 30 nations will be represented. Because of the Swiss less Maricl Factor he Geneva motor show is always regarded As one of the world s most important. The Swiss do not manufacture cars but they buy a lot them and there arc no Home car favourites in the an Nual show s limelight. , the four wheel Rhc  \rj\4 Sedan Whu a arrived on tin. M Iru a in Len Iii limn of iw5.  res inc new Hod design find i on Mui with Hie 2.x Lilor fuel injected of engine of Iso horsepower. During the press . We drove a Sierra cilia Mitch Buirk Model with four iced automatic transmission with pout from a 2-Liler Firel injected engine of 115 he and we enjoyed our line Iling in tins cur. The tar giving a Good impression. It was Cas to drive the engine was quiet and Summit and in was quite comfortable where sold in America by Ford s Lincoln Mercury division As the Mer it or xr4ti, will doubtlessly be Success Ful on european markets in its new and More harmonious design and you la be seeing a Tot of them on the1 to id his summer. In the United slates meanwhile Ford thunderbird Turbo has been honoured by motor trend Maga Ine As "1987 car of the year making it the second year in succession that a Ford automobile has been been awarded car of the year honors. Last year the Magazine s award went to inc Ford Taurus whip h captured Many other awards along the Way and Mccanie. One of the lop Selling Aulo to Hills in inc United slates during the 19x6 Model year. Randy Maniett shipping firm details services Mica an International shipping firm with its main offices in Han Nover has signed a marketing agreement with Usa eur information. Tour and travel offices it the program offering military and civilian car owners inc convenience of making shipping arrange mints through on base itt offices. Explaining the program Mica spokesman Axel von Ross said his firm features secured shipping of cars vans pickup trucks campers eic., to and from All . Ports and to All other ports worldwide on Roll on Roll of ships. The program also features insured Inland transportation on specially designed car carrying trucks Between a european Ocean ports and any location in Ger Many car conversions according to official . Safely and emission requirements of cars Noi originally manufactured to meet . Dot and Epa standards services for re installation of catalytic conveners and Many other services. Full details on All aspects of the Mica program arc available Ai on base itt offices