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Dec. 29, 2021 7:21 AM ET by Jared Rosenholtz Rumor / 14 Comments Including the Capri, Escort, and more. Automakers often submit trademark filings to protect a name before revealing a new model. Ford did just that when it filed to protect the Maverick name back in 2016, eventually releasing the 2022 Ford Maverick pickup truck earlier this year. Not every trademark ends up making it onto a production car, but it's worth noting the Blue Oval also filed to secure the Thunderbird name with the USPTO. Ford may just want to ensure its classic monikers don't fall into the hands of another automaker, but a recent bombardment of trademark filings with the EUIPO and UKIPO lead us to believe the American automaker may bring back at least one nameplate from its past. On December 23, 2021, Ford filed for a whopping five trademarks of the following vehicles: CarBuzz Ford Escort
One of only two models on this list to sell in the United States, the Ford Escort was the company's entry-level car before the Fiesta existed. Our North American Escort was nothing special, but Europe received countless sporty versions that are all sought after classics today. Some of these include the RS2000, RS 1600i, XR3i, RS 1700T, and RS Cosworth. If the Cosworth ever came back, we'd like to see it revived as a sporty electric hot hatchback. EUIPO Silverstone Auctions Classic Car Auctions Silverstone Auctions Ford Cortina
Long before Ford made the Fusion (or Mondeo in Europe), there was the Cortina. This humble family saloon lasted five generations from 1962 to 1982 before being replaced by the Sierra. Most Cortina variants wouldn't move the needle for a classic Ford fan, except for the Ford Cortina Lotus. This version used a twin-cam Lotus engine and received special tuning from the UK sports car manufacturer. Since Ford and Lotus no longer have ties, it's hard to imagine any interesting modern cars using this name, maybe a mid-size EV of some kind. EUIPO Silverstone Auctions Classic Car Auctions Ford Capri
While Ford lovers in America got the Mustang, European Blue Oval fanatics lusted over the Capri. Based on the Mk2 Cortina, the Capri sold nearly two million units from 1968 to 1986. Much like how the Mustang Mach-E brought a classic sports car name to an electric SUV, the Capri name seems ripe for an EV revival of some kind. Ford already sells the Mach-E in the UK and Europe, so perhaps the Capri could be a smaller model in the lineup. EUIPO Car & Classic Classic Car Auctions Silverstone Auctions Ford Granada
Though Ford offered a Granada in the US and Europe, the two cars were not related at all. The original North American version came as a coupe that replaced the Maverick, eventually spawning full-size sedan and wagon variants before Ford replaced it with the LTD, and later the Taurus. In Europe, the Granada was marketed as an executive sedan to replace the Ford Zephyr. It was sold under various names, including Consul, Scorpio, and in the US market, the Merkur Scorpio. If it came back today, we could imagine the Granada being a full-size premium EV of some kind. EUIPO Classic Car Auctions Ford Ford Ford Orion
Last and likely least on this list, the Ford Orion was a compact car that succeeded both the Escort and Cortina without reaching the heights set by either. The Orion arrived at a point when affordable cars were shifting to front-wheel-drive, but before hot hatchbacks became popular. It never spawned a cool Cosworth variant, though the Orion 1.6i did share an engine with the Escort XR3i. Of all the cars on this list, the Orion is the one we'd care the least to see again today. EUIPO Ford Ford Ford Join The Discussion
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Ford Maverick Jared Rosenholtz Editor-at-Large After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now spends most of his time evaluating new vehicles and chasing the latest news stories in the automotive industry. When he’s not attending Cars & Coffee events on the weekend, Jared loves to watch NFL football and cruise around with the top down in his German convertible. Contact Jared @Carsnbites @jar_rosenholtz LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top