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Half a Shatchback: Half the horror?

Published by Gavin Big-Surname at 1st June 2012

How do you solve a problem like a Shatchback? Simple, you grab a circular saw and cut the thing in half. No more Shatchback.

That’s exactly what Scottish car dealer Peter Vardy has done to promote its half price cars campaign. Being a Vauxhall dealer, they’ve naturally resisted the temptation to use a Nova or an Astra and have instead opted for a Ford Focus. Not just any old Focus either, but the Ghia. Very posh.

Normally PetrolBlog wouldn’t condone such antics, but in the case of a Shatchback we’re happy to let it pass. In fact, we’d like to offer the good people of Peter Vardy a Hobnob in recognition of their services to petrolheads.

Peter Vardy's half Shatchback - Ford Focus Ghia

Only half the horror remains

Only two questions remain. Firstly, why did they choose to use the hideous back end to promote their offer? Secondly, what’s happened to the front end? I have vision’s of it being mounted above the Chairman’s fireplace in the same way a hunter may mount a deer’s head. This idea could catch on. In fact, PetrolBlog encourages dealers across the land to take part in this innovative and unique marketing campaign.

Judging by their website, it strikes me that the Peter Vardy team enjoy what they do. Visit their site at www.petervardy.com.

Hat tip to @antonyingram for bringing this to PetrolBlog’s attention. Don’t forget your photos for the Shatchback 2013 Calendar – see here for details. I’m thinking that Peter Vardy’s effort is a definite candidate now. What do you think?

Remember kids, you can sleep well tonight knowing that one less Shatchback is out there roaming the streets. Don’t have nightmares.

Image courtesy of @PeterVardy.

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11 Comments

  1. Simon Hingston says:
    1st June 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Good spot. Little tasteless in front of a Motability sign?

    Reply
  2. Joseph says:
    1st June 2012 at 8:44 pm

    I know where this dealer is – it’s in Airbles Rd, Motherwell. During the scrappage scheme, they put an old Corsa in a skip. Best place for it!

    Reply
    • Gavin Braithwaite-Smith says:
      1st June 2012 at 8:47 pm

      Strikes me that they have a sense of humour there!

      Reply
  3. Rvinyl says:
    1st June 2012 at 8:49 pm

    That poor Ford! I definintely wouldn’t use the beat-up back end of a Ghia with donuts for back tires as an advertisement but I hope it works for them. It’s a good gag nonetheless.

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    • Gavin Braithwaite-Smith says:
      1st June 2012 at 8:51 pm

      It works for me – one less Shatchback!

      Reply
      • Rvinyl says:
        1st June 2012 at 8:59 pm

        Haha…you got me there!

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  4. Joseph says:
    1st June 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I wonder if they will use the ad line: “Vauxhall cuts Ford sales in half”.

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    • Gavin Braithwaite-Smith says:
      1st June 2012 at 9:50 pm

      Ha! I love it. 😉

      Reply
  5. chrischasescars says:
    5th June 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Is that really a shatchback? Isn’t that just a Focus sedan/saloon?

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    • Gavin Braithwaite-Smith says:
      6th June 2012 at 7:30 pm

      Absolutely is! Featured in the first episode I do believe.

      Granted, it isn’t the worst offender, but it remains offensive! 😉

      Reply
  6. meetzorp says:
    2nd February 2013 at 2:46 am

    A bit late to the party, but this is what we Yanks get up to when the weather’s crap and we’re out of beer.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/ornery_chick/8085211235/in/set-72157631715762018

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