[2] As a result of the merger, Ford and Mazda began to share models in South Africa, as they already did in other markets like Australia.

[4] However, this badge engineering proved unpopular with many South African buyers and came to an end in 1998 when the Mondeo replaced the Telstar in this market.

[5] In 1988, Ford divested from South Africa and sold its 42 per cent stake in Samcor, although it would continue to sell Ford-branded automobile components for assembly and sale in the country.

Ford South Africa was based in Port Elizabeth (now part of the Eastern Cape province) and had been operating since 1923.

In 1984, after undergoing losses over the past two years, Sigma was restructured into a new company known as Amcar.

Samcor also used to have a separate design studio and Service Training facilities, both in nearby Silvertondale.

After the introduction of the new national flag, the colour logo was dropped and only the monochrome version used.