Community & Business
21 April, 2023
Ford dream opens to public
A DREAM to create the perfect destination for Ford enthusiasts has been realised with the long-awaited Blundell Classic Ford Museum opening for business this Friday.
The museum, which has sheds filled with vintage Ford cars, tractors, and memorabilia, was a dream for the father and son duo Ron and Paul Blundell, who are excited to welcome everyone to their new attraction.
Ron believes the museum will become a great asset to Mareeba, offering a bit of history for everyone to delve into.
“I feel like this is something we really need in this town because if you have friends here as tourists, where do you take them?” he said.
“From a historical perspective, I feel like it is of interest to Mareeba, and that is part of the reason we built it, and also because it was Paul’s dream.
“Paul has always been in love with Fords and strongly believes they are “the only car to buy”.
After a medical incident 12 years ago left Paul with permanent brain damage, blindness, and a speech impediment, Ron was motivated to make his Ford dreams come to life.
From the first Model T to the latest 2015 Falcon, Paul’s collection grew quickly over the past two decades, and now the family is ready to show it off to the world.
The museum, located at 109 Cobra Road, Mareeba, will be open from 9.30am to 4pm from Friday to Monday, with the café also open from 10am to 3.30pm. Admission is $8 for children, $12 for pensioners, and $15 for general admission.
