Australian Muscle Car

Al Turner: the passing of a Ford legend

Al Turner died away on November 3 at age 89 in Florida, USA. Al Turner’s time here in Australia was only brief, but his legacy is huge. He presided over a hugely successful period for Ford’s motorsport effort in Australia in the early ‘70s, but more importantly was instrumental in the development of what even 50 years on are still regarded as the pinnacle of Australian

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