At that time, ford canada was a separate company from ford usa. Ford australia continued with create remnant stock of the 5. This unique 160 page book, with a foreword by john goss, features images of all the gtho falcons that raced at. It was a beautiful, streamlined, well proportioned little ford that got good gas mileage. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Ford falcon bf series the bf provides nononsense family transport with improved fuel efficiency and surprisingly good road manners anyone who has ridden in an australian taxi will understand why ford perseveres with a design that, by world standards, is. The ford falcon is a fullsized car that was manufactured by ford australia from 1960 to 2016. Aff tech docs, general tech, car care, cleveland, windsor v8, 5. It also dictates that you need to be an overweight slob, living in the suburbs and routinely beat your wife. For any falcon lover, this book is a treat and one that will have you soaring down memory lane in your cool cyber falcon. This information guide covers the australian ford falcon xw gt and gtho vehicles. A rich history we track the blue ovals local history, and it started long before falcon although at least one ford arrived in australia in 1904, just a year after the formation of the ford motor company, the local story of ford began in earnest in october 1909 when r. It was the sixth generation ford falcon and also included the ford fairmont authe luxuryoriented model range. Jul 19, 2017 for souring of archive footage please contact.
Nov 09, 2019 australian vin format ford australia have used the same basic system for chassis numbers on australian assembled vehicles since the early 1960s. This website has grown considerably since it started in 2003. Falcon 500 fairmont gs gt and fairlane ltd engines. Ford 1964 falcon rare 2door wagon, complete, has rusty rear pan, original interior, good straight body, never been wrecked, possible delivery. Ford australia will only build 1,400 falcon sprints. The fg x is the only falcon in history to have three letters in its model designation. Ford sourced 70% of its fg x falcon components from australian suppliers, a small decrease on the fg mkii. The last variant from fords updated falcon range being introduced in australia next year has been revealed. The falcon gt is inextricably linked with the history of australian sport sedan car production and. Winner of various automotive awards since its introduction, the territory was the first suv to win the coveted australian title of wheels car of the. We have built a culture that we are proud of and no one knows why.
Easily find and download your fords owners manual online using your nameplate, model year and vin number. Ford falcon parts and comet mercury parts 19601970 macs. This is a 1976 australian built ford falcon that has been custom built into an xb gt mad max police car replica. Huge selection of service workshop manuals and technical books covering australian ford. The ford motor company of australia limited, known by its trading name ford australia, is the former australian subsidiary of united statesbased automaker ford motor company.
Ford ba and bf falcon common problems gdl automotive. From the xa series of 1972 onward, each falcon and range of derivates have been designed, developed, and built in australia, following the phasing out of the americaninfluenced falcon of 1960 to 1971, which had been reengineered locally as the xk to xy series for the harsher australian conditions. Australian ford falcon panel van, 1977 ford falcon, classic. Ford falcon upgraded for aussie police duty if you drink and drive youre a bloody idiot. Australian ford falcon xy gt showing 129 of 29 messages. Models covered ford falcon, fairlane, fairmont and ltd. The ford falcon is synonymous with the australian motoring landscape. The book that i bought some years ago on the holden. Its production was resumed by a joint venture in 1992 and 1997 with tickford, and between 2003 and 2014 with prodrive, the latter being marketed as the fpv gt. This page is dedicated to all falcon enthusiasts and fans and we encourage you to share your comments.
Ford falcon photos photos of the australian ford falcon. Unfollow ford falcon australia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The xw was the third generation falcon gt, and the first to offer the ho handling option homologation model. This car is all original never been welded with all stock running gear, also i have some history from the usa with it, m. Photos of the ford falcon, fpv, ute, and a heritage shot of the falcon. The very first aussie falcon left the ford factory in june 1960. The ford falcon gt is an automobile produced by ford australia from 1967 to 1976 as the performance version of its falcon model range.
Ford excursion 2002 electrical wiring diagrams pdf. The ford ranchero, was a falcon with a truck back 196065, the years that truck and its automobile counterpart looked their coolest to me. This week, we take a look at the birth of the australian ford falcon, including the 19601972 xk, xl, xm, xp, xr, xt, xw, and xy falcon, the falcon gt, and the beginnings of a storied racing career. Ford falcon remained numberone seller in australia until 1988, when holden returned to the fullsize australian sedan design. Compared to its ww1 biplane american counterparts, the australian falcon was like a modern jet fighter. The iconic car driven by mel gibson in the mad max films is up for sale. Feb 11, 2016 this pin was discovered by tim johnson.
Ford falcon fg series 200811 the fg almost certainly will be the last australiandesigned falcon. From the xa series of 1972 onward, each falcon and range of derivates have been designed and built in australia, following the phasing out of the americaninfluenced falcon of 1960 to 1971, reengineered locally as the xk to xy series for the harsher australian conditions. The xw falcon gt was sold exclusively to the australian market. Get the vin and call ford on the 1800 number listed in the phone book. The history of the early australian ford falcon the xk through the xy. Photographs of the classic falcon, in all its prime glory will appeal to falcon lovers and bring many a smile to many a. Ford was known for their halfmodel releases, particularly with the 1963. The 462horsepower ford falcon xr8 sprint is a loud. There was too much emphasis on the falcon which i can understand, and very little on other ford vehicles. Australian ford capri and mercury club home facebook. While the north american ford falcon quietly disappeared in 1970, its australian counterpart went on to a long and eventful career that continues to this day.
This beautiful 1961 ford falcon is one of only a few left that are made in 1961. It is based on the ea169 platform introduced by the 2002 ba series falcon, and its internal project codename was e265. Ford falcon bf series the bf provides nononsense family transport with improved fuel efficiency and surprisingly good road manners anyone who has ridden in an australian taxi will understand why ford perseveres with a design that, by world standards, is well due for its seniors card. The dreadful irony of all the complex maneuvering was that lawrence hartnett was not able to extract the financial commitment he needed from his superiors in new york, who insisted that the money be raised locally. We represent over 200 local australian publishers as well as leading publishers. Get other ford repair manuals hereford falcon fairlane xr xt xw xy 1966 1972 owners service repair manual covers the following models. Also covered are the australian variants and series x cars.
Nov 11, 2015 the racing history of the australian ford falcon gtho. Ford falcon xr xt xw xy and fairlane za zb zc zd 1966 1972 series. With millions invested in chassis refinement and build quality it also ranks as the bestever big ford. The last v8powered australian ford falcon passenger vehicle with be produced became a silver four. Henry ford had granted the manufacturing rights of ford. Australian ford falcon panel van, 1977 ford falcon. In its heyday, falcon sold in numbers large enough to top australian sales sheets. Australian ford falcon xb gt 351 bird of no feather. Models covered ford falcon, fairlane, fairmont and ltd series au, au ii and au iii 4. This california 1962 ford falcon deluxe 4 door station wagon was owned by its first owner for 43 y. Peugeot australian history 1888 to 1975 new 2018 release book.
Our feature car hid under a blanket for 30 years before being uncovered and finding its way to australias gosford classic car museum. The ford falcon is a fullsized car, manufactured by ford australia from 1960 to 2016. Available as the sporty xr6, the thrilling xr6 turbo and the legendary xr8, power, performance and superb handling combined to create a truly exhilarating drive. A new book detailing every ford to compete in bathursts great race has been released to coincide with the falcons last supercars flight. It also appears on the drivers side of your vehicle, between the windscreen and the dashboard. This book covers the sporting versions of fords escort mk2, including the rs mexico, sport, harrier, rs1800 and the rs2000. Bill simpson lit himself on fire to protect racers. While the north american falcon wagon top and ranchero were 7. On september 21, 1959, ford unveiled its new 1960 falcon at a closedcircuit tv news conference.
The ford falcon xb, and in particular the gt 351 version, was way ahead of its time. On june 28 1960, the first ford falcon rolled off the production line. The ford territory is a crossover suv built by ford australia that was introduced in april 2004 and produced until october 2016. It was founded in geelong, victoria, in 1925 as an outpost of ford motor company of canada, limited. In reality, the falcon was as significant in its own way as the mustang was a few years later. Nov 03, 2012 it also drew ford australias first symbolic line in the sand in terms of how the local ford branch would manufacturer its australian falcon, by starting with the basis of a us design and then modifying it to withstand the more robust demands of australian drivers and carbusting roads.
For lovers of the australian built ford capri, or as known in the u. The xk falcon was the first ford to be stamped out of steel right here in australia, rather than assembled from a kit of parts as fords had been since 1925 with the model t. Drinking beer out of cans, putting sofas on the front porch and doing burnouts in the driveway. Make offer 2010 ford falcon fg upgrade xr6t 50th anniversary black automatic 6sp a sedan 2002 ford falcon au iii xr8 sedan 4dr auto 4sp 5. Ford falcon classics for sale classics on autotrader. French and thennew prime minister ben chifley continued to debate over the future of the ford falcon.
Ford falcon australian 500 estate press photo ebay. It was truly a better idea and this book is such a treat for people who love that car. Dec 14, 2018 ford eseries electrical wiring diagrams pdf. Falcon 19941996 models ef series service and repair manual 2nd hand book in excellent like new condition. If you supply the sido, they will also tell you what dealer sold it. Ford falcon xy gtho 1971 ford falcon, australian cars, ford. To some enthusiasts, the falcons significance is based solely on its use as the platform on which ford built the original gamechanging mustang. Ford falcon australia workshop and repair manuals online. Your 17 character vehicle identification number vin is listed on numerous documents, including your vehicle title, registration, finance statement and insurance documents. Ford falcon fairlane xr xt xw xy 1966 1972 click here to find out more.
The fg almost certainly will be the last australiandesigned falcon. Get the vin and call ford on the 1800 number listed in the phone book, they will tell you what it is and what options it had from the factory. More than 50 years of australian manufacturing and engineering made the fgx the bestever falcon. The car spent most of its life in the dry deserts of western australia so is an almost rust free car. Offline order call us 03 9830 2644 australian eastern standard time international 6 9830 2644 and leave voicemail with details. Automatic and manual transmission repair book ford 1960 2007. The ford falcon au is a fullsize car that was produced by ford australia from 1998 to 2002.
Apr 30, 2017 australian culture dictates that you need to be either a ford or a holden fan. The racing history of the australian ford falcon gtho. Mad maxs ford gt falcon pursuit special driven by mel. Modelbymodel, with hundreds of pictures, it gives you all. The variant is the 2015 ford falcon ute, and its been revealed in its xr6. In 1971, ford of australias racing program homologated 300 of these 1971 ford falcon gtho phase iii racers for the australian touring car championship. More than 50 years of australian manufacturing and engineering made the fgx the bestever ford falcon. The 1974 ford xb falcon gt351 that featured in the iconic australian films has been put up for sale at the orlando auto. However, ckd kits were exported to south africa from 1970 where the vehicle was sold as the fairmont gt. The tech area of the australian ford forums subforums.
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