- Concept based on the all-new Ford
Transit, showcasing vehicle’s capability and flexibility
- Custom luxury motor coach designed with
Ford Motor Company and built by Galpin Auto Sports provides
immersive comfort and luxury
- Four dynamic experience modes –
theater, business, reception and travel – transform Skyliner’s
environment and make the most of Ford Transit’s 487 cubic feet of
interior space
The future of ultra-premium land transportation is here, and it
comes with a spacious interior that morphs to support an immersive
entertainment experience or a business meeting with the swipe of a
smartphone.
Ford today unveils the Transit Skyliner Concept luxury van,
illustrating the unlimited flexibility, versatility and capability
of the all-new Transit, which goes on sale this summer.
Transit Skyliner embodies the spirit of luxury motor coaches and
builds on the heritage of custom vans, showing how Ford Transit can
be transformed to fit the needs of limousines and high-end
transportation services as well as commercial fleets, shuttle
providers and small-business owners.
Inside, Transit Skyliner can transform into four dramatic modes
– theater, business, reception and travel – with movable
custom-designed “throne” seats that reposition automatically,
controlled by a smartphone or tablet:
- Theater: Seats face the 52-inch
retractable Stewart movie screen and recline for optimal cinematic
viewing
- Business: Motorized table unfolds and
leather-trimmed seats are gathered around it for face-to-face
conversation
- Reception: Sliding door opens four feet
wide and seats are arranged for easy entertaining while parked at
an event
- Travel: Passengers can adjust their
reclining seats and retractable footrests for ultimate comfort and
solitude
The entire interior – from seats to LED mood lighting – is
integrated into a Crestron automation system controlled through a
smartphone or tablet. The entertainment system also features Focal
Utopia 7.2 surround sound with speakers handmade in France
specifically for Transit Skyliner, a KVH DIRECTV satellite for HD
TV and a Kaleidescape media server with storage space equivalent to
more than 300 Blu-ray movies or more than 1,000 DVDs.
Refreshments can be served from Transit Skyliner’s built-in bar.
Matching custom luggage complements the vehicle’s one-of-a-kind
leather-trimmed seats.
“Traveling in Transit Skyliner is an experience unlike any
other,” says Tim Stoehr, Ford manager for commercial truck
marketing. “You step into the vehicle and are immediately immersed
in the custom interior and high-tech audiovisual environment. The
next thing you know, you are arriving at your destination.”
The exterior of Transit Skyliner features a custom silver
metallic paint scheme accented by contrasting lower trim, chrome
highlights and custom Forgiato wheels. The dynamic design reflects
Transit’s modern, European look.
“Transit Skyliner is the ultimate expression of a custom
Transit,” Stoehr says. “We created the vehicle to highlight the
potential of the Ford Transit platform for the limousine market and
to showcase Transit as the next generation of modern, cool,
fuel-efficient vans.”
Transit Skyliner features the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine
available on Ford Transit.
With 487 cubic feet of cargo volume and an interior height of
81.5 inches in the long wheelbase/extended body high-roof model,
Transit can be personalized to create a private jet for the road.
Its unique custom limo design proves the capabilities of Ford
Transit go beyond the needs of shuttles, commercial fleets and
general contractors.
The 2015 model year Transit will offer two wheelbases, three
roof heights and three powertrains to accommodate multiple needs
without body modifications.
The exterior design for the Transit Skyliner originated out of
Ford of Europe’s Design Studio in Dunton, England, and its
execution was led by Melvin Betancourt, a Ford design manager, and
Galpin Auto Sports President Beau Boeckmann.
Galpin Ford is the world’s largest Ford dealership and has a
history of customizing vehicles that spans more than 60 years. Ford
approached Galpin for this project because the group was at the
forefront of the customized van trend of the late 1960s and 1970s
and was among the pioneers in launching the conversion van
industry. Galpin remains a longtime leader in conversion vans.
“We are sincerely excited to work with Ford in creating the
future of luxury travel,” said Galpin Auto Sports’ Boeckmann.
“Tapping our history of creating the conversion van segment in the
1960s and ’70s, as well as our recent high-tech work, together with
Ford we have brought the modern ultra-premium van to life.
“Galpin is especially excited about the launch of the Transit,
which builds on Ford’s commercial van leadership with a new design,
making it the perfect platform from which to modify,” Boeckmann
added.
Transit Skyliner will make its auto show debut at the New York
International Auto Show on April 16 at Jacob K. Javits Convention
Center.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 181,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide,
the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products
worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
About Galpin Motors
Galpin Motors, home to the world’s largest volume Ford
dealership for the 24th consecutive year, was founded in 1946 and
is headquartered in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. Galpin is
comprised of a family of quality automobile brands that include
Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Volkswagen, Volvo, Jaguar,
Lotus and Aston Martin. For additional information on Galpin Motors
and Galpin Auto Sports, contact Marketing Manager Jeff Skobin at
818-778-2540/jeff@galpin.com, visit the dealer at 15505 Roscoe
Blvd., North Hills, Calif. 91343, like on Facebook at
Facebook.com/GalpinMotors or visit www.galpin.com.
About Galpin Auto Sports
Galpin Auto Sports, located at 15600 Roscoe Blvd. in Van Nuys
offers customizing and personalizing services on all new and
pre-owned vehicles including collector and classic cars. For more
information on Galpin Auto Sports’ unique products and services,
please contact G.A.S. General Manager, Steve McCord
(smccord@galpin.com), at (877)-GO-GAS-GO or visit the website at
www.galpinautosports.com.
For news releases, related materials and
high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com.
Ford Motor CompanyJessica
Enoch313.594.7933jenoch@ford.comorGalpin Auto SportsNathan
Hoyt818.992.4353nhoyt@jmprpublicrelations.com
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