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explain? you lost me mate.. what does the b series have to do with it? its still a GT.
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It was 40th ann. of GT the original poster saw. ![]() Not the 5th ann. of FPV. ![]()
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Nice^. if ford sticker pack this, I'm gunna be sooper dooper not happy. And on the subject of fords marketing, they should really try actually advertising their cars. All I've seen is one ad for the XR6, then.....not even many of them. So....make some ads ya wallies.
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Hmmm ... will the supercharger on the alloy engine make it in time ??
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Thought I might get the thread back on track by posting a couple of pics of my soon to be.. 50 year old falcon.
![]() ![]() ![]() I'm open to any offers of useage of the car to celebrate 50 years of a true legend 'Ford Falcon' Looking for some 14" 4-stud early model rims if anyone knows of any ![]()
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We have got the right boss at Ford Australia now. He won't miss an oportunity like this............
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Current Rides Mystic FG Turbo, 19" GTP's XK sedan stock. 1989 F250 V8 Previous Rides Black G220 Dumped 93 Black ED XR6 04 Territory, 20's, Black, Bling 94 NC Barge, Dumped, 17's 93 EB S, Dumped, 17's 86 Barge, Dumped, 17's 86 Cruiser of Land! 86 XF Wagon, Bull Bar, Raised, Salt Lake cruiser! 82 XE Sedan, Dumped, 15's 74 XB Coupe, 18's 73 XB Sedan 61 XK Wagon, old school. 78 Cortina. Projects 65 Zephyr, Tubbed, 289, Simmons 65 Mustang LT Project ![]() |
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Many fond memories, she had the Blue 144 cubic inch motor with 2 speed auto column shift. Mine had a white body with a grey pillars and roof though....the bonnet emblem was a quite distinct Falcon in flight position laying down flat and it was chrome...I noticed that it is missing on the XK in the Photo. I was the third owner of the car, my Father purchased the XK in 1967 second hand as our Family car, which he passed on to me in 1974 when he purchased a new XB Falcon Wagon. (yep we was a Ford family) I remember at 60 mph you could kick her down into first gear, she would scream momentarily then go back into second gear again. Vacume operated wind screen wipers where a hassel under acceleration in the rain however Great Car had a lot of fun as a youth in it...(especially at the Narracourte drive in...sigh...those country girls where fine) Cheers all |
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BTW, here's another photo of that exact XK in the original post, but at the Melbourne Motor Show this year (sorry if it's a bit big, couldn't be bothered resizing!!) ![]() EDIT: Resized image - it was WAY too big ![]()
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why is it that every time there is some sort of milestone, everyone wants ford to build some sort of 'super' model.
so what if it just gets a badge and a few extra options. the more they do to it, the more it will cost. the more it costs, the less they sell. they have to weigh up cost of options against a reasonable sale price. |
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I was looking through some old family photo albums....and came accross the sole surviving photgraph of our Familys XK Falcon, that would later become my first car as a teenager.
The Photo is circa 1967...black and white, unfortunately picture quality was not as good back then as it is these days.... I had forgotton that she had a metal Sun Visor.... ![]() and of course our Family Falcon today circa 2009.... ![]() Cheers all |
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Maybe a special blinged up, GT rebadged the "Raptor"..... "Untethered, menacing and celebrating fifty years" |
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The Falcon performance pedigree is the way to market the Ford for sure.
Back in the early 1970s Holden backed off in V8 form at the race track altogether they could not compete with the money Ford was spending to develope the GTHOs The bean counters at Chrysler where in the same financial boat as Holdens back then. We are so lucky that Henry Ford the 2nd was a Rev head, his open cheque book policy about doing what ever is required to out bore and out stroke the competition...on every platue...saw some fine beasts emerge from the Ford stable. And as for Holdens backing off in V8 form in 1971....Ford sold every GTHO Phase III at a loss....all 300 of them, because back in those days the Classes at Bathurst where decided on Price. They sold the Phase IIIs in the same price class as the Torana UX1, Ford where not even going to allow Holden to claim a class Win at Bathurst....even if they had to sell every phase III at a loss. Would we all Like Ford Australia to get that seriouse again eh! Cheers all |
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The July issue of Wheels Magazine has an interesting story regarding the possibility of a return of the GT-HO badge in the next couple of years - could be a nice way to celebrate 50 years!!!
http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/In_the_M...late=domWheels
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Ford Australia celebrates 50 years at Broadmeadows
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http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-new...0331-rctk.html
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Wonder when the 50th Aniversary models will be released??
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Sorry, I can't figure out how to attach a Word doc or an image so i can't attach the 50th anniversary logo we just released, but here's the text of the media release that just went out...
FALCON SOARS IN ANNIVERSARY YEAR The legendary Falcon will soar again during 2010 with the release today of a commemorative logo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Falcon cars in Australia. Inspired by the original Falcon bird logo from the early 1960s, the new logo will feature prominently across a range of product and celebratory activities during 2010. "2010 is a very special year for Ford in Australia," said Ford Australia Marketing, Sales & Service Vice President Beth Donovan. "In addition to celebrating the 50th birthday of Falcon, we are also marking our 85th year as a company in Australia." While Ford vehicles have been sold in Australia since 1904, the company was officially established on March 31, 1925. Production of the first Model T Ford began at the company's Geelong plant three months later. Falcon, the longest-running nameplate in Australian motoring history, will enter its 51st year on Monday June 28 – 50 years to the day after the first Australian-built XK Falcon rolled off the production line at Ford's manufacturing plant in Broadmeadows. "There is no doubt that Falcon has been a true icon of the Australian motoring scene since 1960," said Donovan. "Falcon has a history of being first to market with a wide variety of technology and safety advancements. We will continue that tradition in the next 12-18 months with the introduction of an all-new liquid phase injection LPG system and the world's first rear-wheel-drive EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine." Ford Australia Design Manager Todd Willing looked to the past to create the commemorative new logo. "We wanted to recognise the heritage in the original Falcon motifs of the early sixties, but it was also imperative that we created a new design that reflects the contemporary and dynamic vehicle that Falcon represents today and will tomorrow." Key anniversary dates Ford Motor Company of Australia officially established – March 31, 1925 First local production of a Model T Ford – July 04, 1925 First I6 engine produced at Geelong engine plant – April 29, 1960 First Falcon (XK) produced at Campbellfield manufacturing plant – June 28, 1960 First Falcon (XK) on sale – September 14, 1960 |
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Happy birthday old girl.
EDIT: Ford PR, where is the media release hosted? I can't find it on the interweb :-|
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Thats pretty good considering the All Aussie Falcon is only 38 years old XA was the first.
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I think this is where you will see XR50.
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http://www.caradvice.com.au/63149/fo...s-50/#comments
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plus Bud Tingwell is dead, that can't help either. |
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I have this to say.. ![]() I'm waiting to see your other Holden fan mates post soon. |
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