Ford Fiera is a modified version of the 1968 Ford XL Fastback. The one-of-a-kind Ford Division show car features a youthful GT-oriented design and custom interior trim. The deeply recessed grille features auxiliary driving lamps; headlamps and parking lamps are hidden. Wheels are cast aluminum in a new trident design. Twin air intakes, located ahead of the rear wheels, provide additional brake cooling. The Fiera is distinguished by a full-width band of bright accent lines and recessed taillamps from the rear. Fiera was created at the Ford Design Center in Dearborn, Mich.
Source: From the News Bureau | FORD DIVISION of Ford Motor Company | 11/13/67
The 1968 XL-based Fiera featured several styling modifications. Among these was a lowered roofline which altered the angles of the front and rear windshields, resulting in a very sleek-looking car. The mostly stock-looking grille was deeply recessed and had auxiliary rectangular driving lights positioned on either side of the stock grille divider. Under the louvered hood was a 428. Vent windows, side moldings, front side marker lamps, and rear side reflectors were deleted. Racing-style outside mirrors replaced the stock units. The rear wheel openings were enlarged slightly, and a pair of brake cooling vents were installed just ahead of the rear wheels. Wide-oval whitewall tires were fitted to a set of custom wheels. A wide trunk molding extended to the taillights; the extensions replaced the stock backup lamp assemblies.
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