The Rotunda Times Volume 8 No. 2 The Official monthly Publication of the Ford & Mercury Restorer’s Club of America February 2018 february Feature Article VARSITY FORD To kick off 2018, Varsity Ford is pleased to announce the completion of an extensive new renovation. It took more than a year of hard work and preparation, and the result was a dramatic move up, inside and out. “The renovation was a huge, Varsity Moves Up! Before and after challenging undertaking and we appreciate all the patience and understanding of Varsity’s customers and employees during the process,” said Matt Stanford, General Manager of Varsity Ford. “All the hard work achieved a great result.” Stop by for a tour of the beautiful new dealership, featuring the signature blue Ford Oval overlooking the welcoming showroom, comfortable visitor’s lounge and the expansive service area. In 1981 Louis and Henry Stanford most prestigious awards, including It’s the perfect time to explore the new opened Varsity Ford in Ann Arbor the President’s Award, Triple Crown, showroom and Move Up to Varsity! Michigan. Within a year of opening, Partners In Quality, Ford One Hundred Varsity Ford became one of the highest Club, Employee Excellence, and One Varsity generously supports The Ford volume dealerships in the nation. Ford Elite. and Mercury Restorers Club always Since the beginning, Varsity Ford and consider Varsity first for your next Ford Varsity’s commitment to excellence the Stanford family have remained or Lincoln purchase. They always includes keeping its facilities up to date committed to their customers and receive Ford Motors top awards for sales to provide an enjoyable environment retained their industry-leading position and service. for customers and staff. Since opening for over 37 years. The dealership’s in 1981, Varsity has invested in two commitment to excellence has resulted Thank You Varsity for your support. remodels and numerous building in receiving Ford Motor Company’s updates. TheTheThe RotundaRotunda Times Times The Rotunda Times TheThe Rotunda Rotunda Times Times ThePublishedPublished Rotunda by: by: Times FMRCOA FordFord and and Mercury MercuryPublished Restores Restorers Club by:Club of Americaof America FORDFMRCOA AND MERCURY RESTORERS P.O.Ford P.O. Boxand Box 2938 Mercury 2938 Dearborn, Dearborn, Restorers Michigan Michigan Club 48123 of 48123 America FORD ANDFMRCOA MERCURYCLUB of AMERICARESTORERS FORD AND MERCURY RESTORERS P.O. Box 2938www.fmrcoa.org • Dearborn, Michigan 48123 P.O.CLUB Box 2938of AMERICA • Dearborn, MI 48123 www.fmrcoa.org CLUB of AMERICA www.fmrcoa.org P.O. Box 2938 • Dearborn, MI 48123 Newsletter StaffNewsletter Staff P.O. 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