[5] Together with Sigma Motor Corporation, which at that time belonged to Anglo American plc and produced Mazda models for the local market, Ford founded the South African Motor Corporation (Samcor) in 1985.

A source confirms the sale of the Mazda 323 under the Sao Penza brand name in the UK between 1991 and 1992.

[7] With the renewed takeover of Samcor shares (45%) in 1994 Ford returned to South Africa.

[12] The model Sierra XR8 achieved international fame, of which a total of 250 vehicles were produced between 1984 and 1988.

The vehicle, which can be recognized externally by the air inlets on the bonnet, made around 209 hp with a displacement of 5 liters.