Pour One Out For The Pricey, Candy Ford Fiesta

We’re gathered right here right this moment to mourn an expensive pal. A steadfast companion, who stood by us all by thick and skinny. After we wanted low cost, environment friendly transportation, it was there. After we needed one thing enjoyable, light-weight, and flickable, it was there too. But now, as the sunshine begins to fade from its freshly-facelifted eyes, it’s time for us to be there for the common-or-garden Ford Fiesta.

The Fiesta’s demise is a tragedy, however one which doesn’t come as a shock. We’re all accustomed to its time spent on life assist, and the ever-changing world that had begun to depart it behind. However the expectation of distress makes it no much less painful, so let’s keep in mind the nice occasions we shared.

Our American experiences with the Fiesta had been fleeting. The primary, within the automotive’s infancy, got here too early — we, as patrons contemporary out of the muscle automotive period, weren’t but prepared for its compact, light-weight format. We spurned it, declaring it unsuitable for American roads, and turned our eyes to its huge brother named Escort. The Fiesta, wounded, went again to the UK for some time.

In its absence, we matured. We seemed extra kindly on compact vehicles, and gained an appreciation (if not a European love) for the hatchback. So, too, did the Fiesta develop — gaining extra doorways, and even a efficiency trim that appealed to our interior fanatic. When it confirmed again up at our door, for 2014, we had been prepared.

For 5 years, we had the time of our lives with the Fiesta. We laughed collectively, we road-tripped, it introduced significant pleasure into our lives. However typically, even the best of connections can’t overcome a altering world. When its dad and mom determined the Fiesta wanted to return to the UK, we waved it a tearful goodbye on the shoreline.

Goodnight, Fiesta. What we had, after we had it, can by no means be taken away. See you within the subsequent life.