European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 11, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Friday september 11. 1s87 the stars and stripes Page 3 Frankfurt Auto show opens for 10-Day run Sunry und Phi Iti \ he Randy Harkit a Saulner Ditner the 52nd a Rafik Lurt int Ltd Wiir a Tel aptly min opens ill doors to the Public today for n i0-da run through sept. 20, and for car fans when plan i d Alicej Tom massive exhibition there arc fin1 must Watilo mobiles among the hundreds upon hundreds on Dis play. Although an list at twit these i Nihil see new cars include he h Rran Ftp inc world s fastest Road car which col Shrales Ferrari s Josh year Bow s a roadster porsche s 911 speedster the Chrysler Lamborghini Ortolino prototype and or a foul s i Ros Ima prototype. These supers Cek automobiles arc strictly dream but dreams play a major role in Aulo show adding punch Glamor and Auto motive excitement this year s Shiv lit the Frankfurt Fairgrounds also features a Large number of concept cars cars for the 1990s and beyond these vehicles incorporating High Lech mechanical ingenuity is electronic wizard to and computerised fund ions to make driving easier Salcur and less stressful in heavy i Ruffic. Ford s hex Ghia across Lar concept Van for in stance features a rectangular cd display at the rear that flashes helpful messages and warnings such As ice ahead to cars behind while Toyota s fax vol concept car features Windshield wiper thai go into action Al the fall of a Raindrop. This function is triggered by a transparent sensor on the Windshield America s big 3 general motors Ford and Chrysler Are playing major roles in the Frankfurt show with Large displays of their products. Ford and Chrysler also provided some automotive news. During the three Days of press previews Chrys Ler confirmed hat i would return to the european Market after a 10-year absence while Ford revealed that it had purchased majority control of the famous British Aston Martin Lagonda firm. Kenneth Whipple chairman of Ford of Europe said at a press conference that Ford will have majority control of Aston Martin Lagonda but the Aston Martin cars will maintain heir own separate character and identity for Ford it is an Opportunity to enter the markets where asian Martin has earned an outstand ing Whipple said. The British Aston Martins once played a key role in sports car racing winning inc 24 hours of la mans in 1959, and they Are also famous for their glamorous roles in the James Bond movies. With the Purchase of Aston Martin Ford joins the $240,000 Ferrari f40 h the world s fastest Rand car Topping Oul at 201 Miles per hour. Chrysler and general motors in the ownerships of Small bul dynamic sports car firms general motors having purchased majority interest in the British Lotus firm last year and Chrysler acquiring control of the italian Maserati and Lombok Girini companies. In its return to the european Market Chrysler is gaining instant renown at the Frankfurt show wish its Portofino prototype the car created by Chrysler s International design team. Powered a a 3.5-liter Lam Borghini engine the super Slick Porto to has a top Speed of 150 Miles per hour. Robert a. Lutz executive vice president Al Chrysler said Al the Chrysler stand that greatly improved Amer ican workmanship will help Chrysler sales in Europe. Pointing to a Lebaron Turbo Luiz said you would t have seen workmanship on a car Tike this five years ago. We have Good products o offer on the euro Pean at the general motors Section meanwhile pm vice president Lloyd e. Russ said that pm is totally committed to the european Market and our is to increase european sales to 20,000 cars a the emphasis at the Frankfurt show is on German cars naturally and Here the Bow firm of Munich is the show s Leader judging by the number of journalists and ear people the How stand attracted during the press preview. Bow offers the widest and most varied lineup of German automobiles on display and its z-1 sports car which goes into production next june proved to be the big draw. Other top crowd attractors were Bow s new station Wagon and he 7-Rics sedans especially the 7501 with the 12-Cylinder engine. The Frankfurt show the world s largest automotive exhibition features nine Halls and four outside exhibition areas with the passenger cars located in Halls 8 and 9. Trucks vans motor Homes and other vehicles Are also featured As arc All things automotive. Daily hours through the sept. 20 finale arc 9 . To 6 30 . One Day tickets Cost 12 Marks about 16. Tobul sell for 15 Marks about in this saturday and sunday the opening weekend. Tickets for children up to age 14 Cost 5 Marks about $2.70. Members of nato forces also pay 5 Marks upon presentation of proper identification. Ford s hex Chii an i Roximae prompt pm sports car
