DFB's Ford Brochures.

**DFB FGXR6** · 29-08-2021, 05:58 PM

I started collecting Ford brochures as a teen, my Uncle who worked at a Ford dealership brought me a stack of the then current Ford range in the early 2000's. Ever since, I continued to add to the collection to the point where I have nearly every Falcon brochure from the late 90's till the very last FG-X.

Being in lockdown and needing something to do, I thought I would put a few into pics. So, behold my retirement fund...........

Starting with these two FTE brochures from 1999. I wish I had T2 and T3 versions. Check out that Aubergine leather!

Continuing the AU theme, I have a collection of AU, AU II and AU III brochures.

AU -

AU II -

AU III -

Now onto BA and BA MK II. The BA one (top left) has been well loved, would hate to think how long I have spent reading that brochure over the years.

Also have BA and BA MK II Fairlane & LTD brochures.

BF and BF MK II including Fairlane & LTD -

There was a multiple editions of the FG brochure, switching from landscape early on to portrait format for later editions. Again, the early FG brochure was much read when I was shopping for one early in 2008.

Then onto the last Falcon brochures -

**DFB FGXR6** · 29-08-2021, 06:00 PM

These are the FPV brochures I have, including some pre-launch items.

**DFB FGXR6** · 29-08-2021, 06:01 PM

Being a brother to the Falcon, Territory brochures are a natural addition.

**DFB FGXR6** · 29-08-2021, 06:04 PM

Over the years, I have also amassed a variety of promotional material as well.

A lot of that stuff was from when the Melbourne Motor Show was still a thing. The first image, the 2010 Falcon and Falcon Ute Upgrade Comparison Guide more of a dealer training item that I somehow ended up with.

xkxlxm · 30-08-2021, 02:46 PM

In the picture with the UTEOPIA 'number plate', is he operating a power tool from inside the ute? That's slightly bizarre, but I guess it's why the plate says what it says.

Brochure collecting can be a fun thing to do. They are factory items, they are free if you get them when they are current and they are a record of the past.

hackney · 30-08-2021, 03:01 PM

Use to collect all the brochures from the dealers in the sixties,had hundreds.Sold them to fund a new driveway in the nineties.Have all the Ford brochures from the AU up,67-68 Cortina.A very rare Honda NSX brochure from the very early nineties.(dealer)Numerous other manufacturers.Unfortunately most manufactures have now gone digital.I try & obtain a brochure for any car I have owned.There is also an anomaly in the FGX ute brochure,see if you can pick it!Great collection DFB!

**DFB FGXR6** · 30-08-2021, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xkxlxm

In the picture with the UTEOPIA 'number plate', is he operating a power tool from inside the ute? That's slightly bizarre, but I guess it's why the plate says what it says.

Brochure collecting can be a fun thing to do. They are factory items, they are free if you get them when they are current and they are a record of the past.

Ford were using the tag line "so comfortable that once you get in you'll never want to get out" when the FG Ute launched.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tulXEux6eDk

CyberWasp · 30-08-2021, 06:52 PM

Are old car brochures worth any money?
I have a collection from the late 70's - late 80's
Not just Ford but other makes as well.
Haven't looked at them in years so not sure of the condition.
Pretty sure I have XD / XE Falcons and maybe the XE ESP for example.

hackney · 30-08-2021, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Are old car brochures worth any money?
I have a collection from the late 70's - late 80's
Not just Ford but other makes as well.
Haven't looked at them in years so not sure of the condition.
Pretty sure I have XD / XE Falcons and maybe the XE ESP for example.

My word they are.You would have no issue moving them on.Price is condition dependent of course.Some are more valuable than others.

**DFB FGXR6** · 30-08-2021, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Are old car brochures worth any money?
I have a collection from the late 70's - late 80's
Not just Ford but other makes as well.
Haven't looked at them in years so not sure of the condition.
Pretty sure I have XD / XE Falcons and maybe the XE ESP for example.

To a degree, yes, although like anything, it will depend on age and condition.

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...chure&_sacat=0

**DJM83** · 31-08-2021, 07:56 AM

That's an awesome collection.
I'd love an FG Ute one.

xkxlxm · 31-08-2021, 10:39 AM

Some brochures will be more sought after than others, or very hard to find. A hard-to-find brochure on a special or desirable car or bike will probably push the price up. I think ebay etc made it easier to find brochures than it was pre-internet and prices might have softened as a result.

Dr Terry · 31-08-2021, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xkxlxm

I think ebay etc made it easier to find brochures than it was pre-internet and prices might have softened as a result.

An interesting piece of trivia is that the very first item to be advertised on ebay was a car sales brochure.

Dr Terry

**Rallye Sport** · 31-08-2021, 11:53 AM

Great collection DFB

The internets opened up the world of collecting but I remember them being plentiful at car show and autojumble stalls. Not so much now.

I've got a few for the cars I own but mainly aim for factory workshop manuals and parts catalogues.
It was like the planets aligned when I picked up My Mk1 Cortina, it was in pieces and a parts manual with all the exploded diagrams of how it goes back together popped up on gumtree a week later. Better still it was only $20.

**Polyal** · 31-08-2021, 01:45 PM

Oh how I miss going to the Melbourne Motor Show and cleaning out the stalls of free stuff...I feel sorry for kids these days not having the opportunity.

**DFB FGXR6** · 01-09-2021, 05:29 PM

Here are the few E-Series brochures I have.

The very rare XG XR6.

**DFB FGXR6** · 01-09-2021, 05:32 PM

Escape and Kuga brochures dating back to 2001.

**DFB FGXR6** · 01-09-2021, 07:31 PM

This one was released for the launch of the AU III Falcon in late 2001, although it's more of a leaflet/poster than a brochure.

Always love this image of the XR8.

Interior luxury, 2000's style!

When the heights of safety were ABS and dual airbags!

**DFB FGXR6** · 01-09-2021, 07:34 PM

The early 2000's Mustang Cobra, which were RHD converted by Tickford, and the 2015+ Mustang.

The single best thing about the Cobra was the engine.

Love the sketches of the S550.

Cashie · 07-09-2021, 10:59 AM

Thanks for sharing these, some bitter sweet memories there. Also your mention of the Melbourne Motor Show, something else that has gone along with local manufacturing. Miss the motor shows.

**Polyal** · 07-09-2021, 11:10 AM

Gosh it makes me want a turbo.

**DFB FGXR6** · 07-09-2021, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polyal

Gosh it makes me want a turbo.

I was SO CLOSE to buying a Turbo early last year, just before the first of the Covid lockdowns took hold. From then on, the prices of Turbo's have been through the roof. I fear I have missed my opportunity to be honest. The Turbo is the only late model Falcon engine I have never owned or driven.

**DFB FGXR6** · 09-09-2021, 06:13 PM

A collection brochures on the Tranny Van!

Current model / body -

**DFB FGXR6** · 09-09-2021, 06:15 PM

Endura, Everest and Ecosport -

All hail the mighty Ecosport!

**DFB FGXR6** · 11-09-2021, 08:42 PM

PE Courier and PK Ranger -

And some more promotional items -