A Ford Bronco's Epic Journey: From Cologne to Sydney!
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Alexandra Rondorf and Jürgen Walleneit started their journey in a classic 1991 Ford Bronco.
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|Alexandra Rondorf and Jürgen Walleneit started their journey in a classic 1991 Ford Bronco.
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|The Ranger is an old army vehicle with an engine mileage of hundreds of thousands of kilometers. -
|The two adventurers received suitable outfits from the stylish Ford Lifestyle Collection. -
|A thorough inspection before the journey was essential. -
|The dedicated team at the Ford Pilot Plant didn’t hesitate. -
|In Niehl, Alexandra and Jürgen were also given a tour of the latest Ford Bronco. -
|Inspection completed!
COLOGNE, Germany – Can you take a 1991 Ford Bronco on a trip around the world? Two German adventurers are confident they can – thanks to the help of Ford’s Pilot Plant team in Cologne.
Alexandra Rondorf and Jürgen Walleneit have embarked on an extraordinary, multi-year global expedition that will take them from Cologne all the way to distant Sydney. The star of this journey is a classic 1991 Ford Bronco, which the couple discovered online and immediately chose as their ideal expedition vehicle. Given its history as a former military vehicle with plenty of miles on the odometer, a thorough inspection before the journey was essential. Upon learning of the adventurous duo's ambitious plans, the dedicated team at the Ford Pilot Plant didn’t hesitate and offered to put the vehicle through its paces.
Jürgen, who had worked at Ford as a precision mechanic in Niehl for a while and whose father, grandfather and uncle were Ford employees, explains: “We are now the third owner of the vehicle. It’s an old army vehicle with an engine mileage of so many hundreds of thousands of kilometers, that we don't even know if it's not already at a million.”
The Bronco was enthusiastically received, and the Ford team was eager to find out what state the vehicle was in. After a comprehensive inspection and a test drive the mechanics went to work and optimally prepared the Bronco for the rigours of a world tour.
While in Niehl, Alexandra and Jürgen also had the unique opportunity to experience first-hand how much the legendary Ford SUV has evolved over the decades. Bronco Product Manager Anna Bobrov had the initial idea to get Ford involved in the project and gave the couple a tour of the latest Ford Bronco, explaining its off-road capabilities and highlighting some of the design features. Furthermore, to ensure they were well-equipped for every challenge, the adventurers received suitable outfits from the stylish Ford Lifestyle Collection.
In total, Alexandra and Jürgen plan to traverse over 30 countries in the next three years.
So, who are these modern-day explorers? Alexandra and Jürgen are professionals on a mission to demonstrate how mobile work can be successfully implemented in the most remote corners of the world. As part of their "MilesMeetsMoments" project they’re combining their marketing agency work with a nomadic lifestyle. Along the way, they will also be searching for and sharing the success stories of German entrepreneurs who have built a life for themselves abroad, creating a unique blend of adventure and business storytelling.
The official kick-off for this incredible world tour took place on September 29th in Cologne. The initial leg of their journey will take them through France and Portugal, before they reach Morocco. In total, Alexandra and Jürgen plan to traverse over 30 countries – proudly powered by Ford's Pilot Plant Cologne!
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