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Keith Duckworth (1933 – 2005)
December 19 2005  We are shocked and saddened to learn of Cosworth's co-founder Keith Duckworth’s untimely death. Everyone at Bishop would like to offer our condolences to the family and give recognition to a real motorsport legend. Keith was a true innovator and a genuine legend in his lifetime, his name will live on as an integral part of both the Cosworth name and culture.

Keith Duckworth Memorial Website; Keith's son, Roger Duckworth, has launched a tribute website in Keith's memory, Fans and friends can visit and leave messages of condolence, anecdotes and fond memories. Please visit www.keithduckworth.co.uk

3D CARBON AERODYNAMICS FROM BISHOP!
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (December 1 2005) Bishop Sales is pleased to announce that we are now the official Western Canada 3D Carbon Distributor. 3D Carbon are the legendary designers of the Boy Racer body kit for the 2005/2006 Ford Mustang. But that's not all, they made custom universal fit spoilers, wings, roof vents, A-pods, spats, vents and more. Call Jeff Dann toll free 1-866-VORTECH of pricing or tech information. Visit the following link for more information!

KENNY BROWN'S NEW MUSTANG PARTS
NORTH VANCOUVER (October 1 2005) Kenny has released his new line of street and competition performance chassis and suspension parts for the all the S197 Ford Mustang. These parts are built tough to handle the toughest race track or to cruise your local main drag. The pride and dedication Kenny puts into each part can clearly be seen in the perfect fitment and design of each serialized part.
These parts include a strut tower brace, panhard bar, chassis brace, jacking rails, third link called the K-link and rear adjustable lower control arms. These and more can be seen online at Bishop's dedicated Kenny site: KennyBrownParts.com

KENNY BROWN FOR CAMARO AND FIREBIRD
NORTH VANCOUVER (October 1 2005) Kenny is the master of chassis and performance for late model Mustangs. Well the theory or performance is the same when it comes to GM F-Bodies! Kenny Brown's philosophy on performance is simple: Cover the basics first, build from a solid foundation, avoid "trick" parts, keep it simple and user-friendly, and make it work better than anything else in its class.

V8 MIATA CONVERSIONS KITS
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (September 15 2005) Bishop Sales has once again another wonderful toy for the performance minded that wants unreal performance with day to day drivability! That's right, monster horsepower with everyday comfort! The V8 Miata is it! After completing our second V8 conversion, we are ready to start offering these kit to the hard core performance enthusiast! Available for the do-it-yourself to complete vehicle conversion completed by Bishop! Call Jeff Dann toll free 1-866-VORTECH of pricing or tech information. Visit the following link for more information!

BISHOP'S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (September 11 2005) That is right! Bishop Sales is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary this September 2005! Apart of this event we are giving out free Dragon Sunglasses with every retail purchase over $2000.00 Canadian not including tax. Limit one per retail sale, Selective style only apply, please call for details, no cash value. This offer can not be combined with any other promotional offer directly from Bishop Sales Ltd. FOB North Vancouver BC, subject to availability. Sale lasts from September 1 2005 to September 30 2005.

COSWORTH RACING HEADS FOR SUBARU WRX
TORRANCE CA (September 1 2005) COSWORTH RACING releases their all new performance head for the Subaru EJ25 2.5L Engine. This is truly a performance piece with CNC Ported - New Castings, Hand blended finish work. Intake flow increased by 14.63% and exhaust increased flow by 30.56%, now this is power! Hears are also ultra sonic cleaned and prior to assemble and are finished off with a COSWORTH serial number and machined logo. Cosworth is number one when it comes to real power, ask any CART driver!

VORTECH VISIT AUGUST 2005 & MORE PARTS!!!!!!!!
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (September 1 2005) On our quest to improve and increase customer service, Bishop's Jeff Dann made a special trip to Oxnard CA to get this new program going. Bishop Sales, Canada's largest supercharger distributor, now has grown once again and this time it is in inventory of Vortech support products that include FMUs, FMU Re-calibration kits, Super FMUs, Fuel Pumps, Fuel Rails, Supercharger Pulleys, Fuel Regulators, By-Passes, Maxflow By-passes, Mondo By-passes and the latest V57 monster By-pass. Yes, this is in stock and ready for shipment, most small parcels can be shipped overnight anywhere in Canada for less than $25.00 CDN.

KW SUSPENSION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (AUGUST 19 2005) Well, we did it again, with the growing line of performance parts and increasing inventory size. we had to add another world class performer! Bishop Sales is pleased to announce that we are one of the newest KW Suspension distributors for British Columbia. KW is know for it's real performance in their trade mark coil-over systems, springs, struts and shocks. For domestic and import applications, KW has performance products for street and competition applications. Kenny Brown Performance uses the KW systems exclusively with their competition and street vehicles.

BISHOP - MASTER CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR FOR KENNY BROWN PERFORMANCE
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (AUGUST 15 2005) Bishop Sales is pleased to announce, yes another big scoop, that we are now the Master Distributor for Kenny Brown Performance Parts in Canada. That is right, Kenny Brown is now easier to buy and readily available in our warehouse in North Vancouver ! Kenny Brown IS the master of chassis and suspension parts for 1979 to 2005 Ford Mustangs & Cobras and late model GM F-bodes. Kenny is know for his suspension expertise, after all, he got Saleen started and built all those championship Mustangs from the early 90's. Kenny is the King and we are proud to be a member of his court! Click here to learn more about Kenny or visit our on-line store! Thanks Ken!

BOZE BILLET WHEELS
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (August 15 2005) Bishop Sales is please once again to announce that we are an authorized distributor for the high class, ultra detail BOZE FORGED WHEELS. The Boze line of performance wheels include a full line of 20 styles from their forged line and another seven style from their ZE Tuner series. These wheels are available in various finished such as polished, painted, brushed and power coated. The attention to to details is second to non and picture do not do these wheels justice so watch for these wheels to be featured on the Bishop V8 Miata, Thunderbird, Freestar and coming soon, Project Fox! From 16" to 24" sizes available and all wheels are custom built for your vehicle that guarantee the perfect fit and look! Boze rocks and we are proud to now offer. Wholesale enquiries welcome!

FORD RELEASES THE FORD GT IN CANADA FOR 2006
OAKVILLE ONTARIO (JULY 8 2005) Ford of Canada today announced the news to the public that they will be releasing a limited number of two hundred (200) of their legendary Ford GTs. These cars will be available on a first come first serve basis and can be ordered at your local Ford dealer of Canada. This news comes on the tails of the release of Ford concept Shelby GT500, the next generation Cobra, to released as a 2007 in late 2006. Again, this car will be available at all Ford dealers in Canada, making it easier for performance enthusiast in Canada to purchase their dream.
BISHOP PROJECT MX-SV8 - V8 MAZDA MIATA
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (JULY 8 2005) The latest and greatest form Bishop Sales is our next project vehicle, a 1999 Mazda Miata powered by a Ford 385 hp 332 cu.in small block from Precision Valve and Crank, 6-speed Viper transmission, and RX-7 axle and front suspension upgrade. The cream de la cream, we will be installing a Vortech T-trim for this years SEMA Autoshow in Las Vegas Nevada in November 2005. To learn more,

WAR OF THE WHEELS
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (JULY 8 2005) Bishop Sales is pleased to announce that we will be supplying parts for the new up and coming Global TV show "WAR OF THE WHEELS". Two crack teams of mechanics, modifiers and automotive artiest are given identical cars, limited cash and only three days. The goal? To transform daily drivers into radial rides. A drag race and a panel of judges determine who has created a head-turning beauty and a fast n' furious beast. This show is produced in Canada by Global TV.

BISHOPSALES.COM GETS A FACE LIFT!
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (JULY 1 2005) Look, look! we got a new look! Welcome to the all new BishopSales.com new look and design. Lots more info, pictures and fun stuff for you internet surfers. We had a blast with this new look that will go hand in hand with our new corporate look when we move into our new facilities this fall 2005. Thanks for visiting!

KENNY BROWN EQUIPPED CARS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ACTION AND STRONG COMPETITION IN AMERICAN V 8 SUPERCAR SERIES.
Indianapolis Indiana (April 30 2005) The Kenny Brown equipped Mustangs of Brian Tone and David Morrison took to the track at Nashville Superspeedway this last weekend and continued to show superiority despite being underpowered. The racing action was intense and the competition is really heating up in AV8SS with new drivers and cars moving from American Iron for a chance to earn prize money.  

STEEDA IN VANCOUVER
NORTH VANCOUVER BC (MARCH 31 2005) It is the last big event of the year for 2005, the Vancouver Pacific Autoshow at BC Place Stadium. There you will the now famous, Bishop's 2005 Steeda Mustang SYQ, 1st Steeda built Q car! We love it and we are thank full for everyone's support and great help!

Thank you Steeda Autosports, Ford of Canada, Pioneer Electronics of Canada, RPM Magazine and the wonderful people at BFGoodrich Canada. THANK YOU and see you at the Vancouver Autoshow! See updated pictures on Bishopsales.com