Tag: Falcon

Want to live out your Mad Max fantasy?

Post author By Liam
Post date 23 September, 2013
3 Comments on Want to live out your Mad Max fantasy?

1974 Ford Falcon XB Coupe 'V8 Interceptor'

If you’re a fan of the Mad Max trilogyâ€”let’s face it, who isn’tâ€”we’re guessing you have a broad grin on your face right about now.

Up for sale in England is this 1974 Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe V8 Interceptor. It’s understood to be one of six cars used in the filming of the movies. The attention to detail is first class and for Â£79,995 (AU$136,000) this car can be yours. But you don’t have long, the seller says the car will be withdrawn from sale by 1 October.

Some research tends to indicate there may have been only one V8 Interceptor with that car being sold by its UK owner in 2011 to the Dezer Collection in Miami. You can read more about that theory on the Mad Max Movies website (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4).

Either way, we don’t see any reason why the buyer of this car shouldn’t don some black leather and start chasing the Nightrider!

[Source: Pemberton Cars & EDP24 | Thanks to Dale for the tip]

Tags Falcon, Falcon GT, Mad Max, V8 Interceptor

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Ford Australia to stop local manufacturing in 2016

Post author By Liam
Post date 23 May, 2013
17 Comments on Ford Australia to stop local manufacturing in 2016

Ford Australia has confirmed it will cease all local production at its Broadmeadows and Geelong factories from October 2016. Declining Falcon and Territory sales, along with combined losses of $430 million over the last two years would appear to be the main reasons behind today’s announcement.

Bob Graziano, president and CEO of Ford Australia, says up to 1200 jobs will be lost. He added Ford will increase their imported product lineup by 30% in a bid to return to profitability.

Updated versions of the Falcon, Falcon Ute and Territory will go ahead later this year as planned.

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan said the Government will provide support to those affected. “The government will do everything within our power to support workers and local communities that may be affected by the decision taken by Ford,” he said.

Now that one has gone, how long will Australia’s other iconic manufacturer, Holden, survive? It’s currently in the middle of launching the all-new VF Commodore range to the media and it’s not too far fetched to suggest that could be the last major local model built by Holden.

Tags Falcon, local manufacturing

Ford News

Ford Australia to cease local production?

Post author By Liam
Post date 23 May, 2013
4 Comments on Ford Australia to cease local production?

Wheels Magazine reports that Ford Australia is about to announce the closure of its operations and rely on imported models only. Apparently a statement will be made at ~~9:15~~ 10:45 this morning.

ABC radio says it understands Ford Australia’s local production will cease in 2016. Cars Guide is also running a story which states:

Ford was due to release its financial results today but News Limited has been told the media conference is about â€œmore than thatâ€.

Confidential sources say that Ford Australia will become an import-only brand. It is unclear when the factories will close but Ford was due to introduce a facelifted Falcon and Territory next year.

Declining sales, which are showing no signs of improvement, are believed to be the main factor behind the decision. Closure of the Broadmeadows and Geelong factories will result in hundreds of job losses.

[Source: Wheels Magazine]

UPDATE: Confirmation from Ford Australia has come through.

Tags Falcon, local manufacturing

Ford

1970s Ford GT stash uncovered in South Africa

Post author By Liam
Post date 19 February, 2009
12 Comments on 1970s Ford GT stash uncovered in South Africa

Many readers will have great memories of the Australian muscle car era. The best years were the 1970s and one of the best examples of the age is the XW/XY Ford Falcon GT. Not as many of you will remember that during that era a whole bunch of Falcon GT parts were exported to South Africa where they were assembled into Fairmont GTs. Recently (or perhaps not), a large haul of Fairmont GTs was unearthed making Ford enthusiasts across the country go weak at the knees.

There were a few cosmetic difference between the Fairmont and Ford GT models, but essentially they are the same car. Indeed, in the areas that matter, these were fair dinkum Falcon GTs.

There appear to be scant facts around about the way this collection was built, but interweb rumour suggests the cars were purchased individually in South Africa with the sole intention of exporting them back “home”. The idea being, of course, that the home grown collecter market would gobble these GTs up at some profit to the importer.

Tags 351, Cleveland, Fairmont, Fairmont GT, Falcon, Falcon GT, Ford, garage, GT, haul, South Africa, stash, V8, XW, XY

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High resolution Ford FG01 V8 Supercar images

Post author By Liam
Post date 6 June, 2008
3 Comments on High resolution Ford FG01 V8 Supercar images

Ford has released images of its new Falcon-based FG01 V8 Supercar ahead of the car’s track debut. Craig Lowndes will drive the only FG01 in the field in this weekend’s Sandown 400. There are five images in all, simply click on an image for a high resolution download (all images 3800px wide, approx 1.5mb).

Ford’s press release and additional high resolution images can be seen below.

Tags Falcon, FG01, Ford, High resolution, Lowndes, Supercar, V8, V8SC